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Having a Baby? These 5 Tips Will Help You Prepare Financially
Preparing financially for the arrival of your baby isn’t just about buying tiny cute clothes or tonnes of diapers; these are very important too but it’s a lot more than that. It involves a whole lot of financial planning because the last thing you want to deal with when your baby arrives is financial stress. … Continue reading “Having a Baby? These 5 Tips Will Help You Prepare Financially”
5 phrases to help your shy child feel brave
Every parent wants to see their children socializing with their peers, running around the playground, playing, chatting and all that. In fact, most parents might get worried when it dawns on them that their child is the shy type. However, as against the way most people see it, being shy isn’t something bad – it’s … Continue reading “5 phrases to help your shy child feel brave”
How to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule
“I’m too busy,” is one of the most common excuses for not keeping fit. We have the kids and our whole family to care for, our jobs are too demanding, I have too much school work or the gym is just too far away. The list is endless! But the truth is, if we really … Continue reading “How to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule“
Welcome to the second trimester! You might be feeling a full burst of energy and also feel less nauseated and less moody. The second trimester is the time to start some exercise, get more stuff done and have some fun. YOUR GROWING BABY Your baby is about 4.5 inches and about 1 ¾ of an … Continue reading “14 WEEKS PREGNANT”
How to Encourage Kids to Play Outside
As a child growing up, I remember playing outside a lot, riding my bike down our street, building stuff with sand, playing fun games with the other kids in the neighbourhood and and even walking to school. Playing outdoors as a kid was gold, I would practically beg to go outside. It was a time … Continue reading “How to Encourage Kids to Play Outside”
Who should choose the career of a child – Parents or Children?
Introduction Passing 10+2 is crucial, what to do next – is even more critical. Making a right career choice involves a lot of thinking as you have to analyze various fields of studies and right colleges. Now, a days, most of the students are forced to opt a career according to the choice of their … Continue reading “Who should choose the career of a child – Parents or Children?”
10 Strategies for Dealing with a Defiant Teen
Adolescence can be a difficult phase in life to navigate. Defying the wishes of their parents (or other authority figures) and testing limits is a normal part of growing up for teens. Youth are trying to figure out who they are, establish their independence, and express themselves. Unfortunately, in some teens, this process can cause … Continue reading “10 Strategies for Dealing with a Defiant Teen”
The first trimester is almost over, which is good news! The risk of a miscarriage has dropped significantly at 13 weeks pregnant. Your placenta is now fully developed and if you haven’t already started to show, you should by now. You’ll also feel renewed energy and less mood swings. Here’s what to expect this week. … Continue reading “13 WEEKS PREGNANT”
HAIR POROSITY AND PRODUCT CHOICE
Continuing on from my last post on hair porosity test, I want to share with you how knowing what your hair porosity is will help determine tha kind of products you use in your hair and your child’s hair. High Porosity Having highly porous hair means your hair takes in moisture easily. On the flip … Continue reading “HAIR POROSITY AND PRODUCT CHOICE”
10 Things Not to Say to a Victim of Sexual Abuse
Every victim of abuse processes and handles it differently. Some victims carry the trauma with them their entire lives while others are able to heal quickly and move on with their lives normally. Some victims even commit suicide because of fear and shame. Abuse, rape or assault are very sensitive subjects and many times following … Continue reading “10 Things Not to Say to a Victim of Sexual Abuse”
