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How to teach your child to deal with the ‘F’ Word
Hold back on the praise Lavishing a child with compliments can do more harm than good. Kids who are overpraised become dependent on others for validation and may end up needing a constant flow of positive feedback to feel valued. Confidence grows from overcoming adversity, not from being told how great you are all the [...]
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Babies are born with 300 bones, but by adulthood only 206 remain. The reason? Some bones fuse together later. Children born in the month of May are on the average 200 grams heavier at birth than children born in any other month. Babies’ eyes don’t make tears until the baby is between three and six [...]
5 Healthy snacks for kids
Peanut butter celery boats – Celery makes a great vessel for peanut or almond butter, both of which are loaded with fibre and nutrients. Top with a few raisins and you have the classic ‘ants on a log’ snack that the kids will love. Popcorn and Parmesan cheese – Top your popcorn with just a [...]
Cooking time: Chicken Quesadillas
Queso is Spanish for “cheese”, and quesadilla is really a Mexican version of a toasted sandwich using tortillas – flatbreads made of corn or wheat flour. You can buy prepared tortillas in supermarkets. Make sure you buy soft tortillas, not tacos, which are hard. This recipe adds chicken to the mix. Makes 2 Preparation: 20 [...]
What your babysitter needs to know
While it may seem like overkill to provide your babysitter with tons of information when you’re only going out to dinner and a show, it’s not. How long a caregiver will be with your children shouldn’t determine whether or not you’ll give her important information that can help her care for your children and keep [...]
Get cooking: Chicken Paprikash
This stew is a Hungarian recipe and a great winter warmer. The simple ingredients are transformed by the spice paprika, made from dried sweet peppers, which gives the dish its wonderful flavour and colour. Serves 4 Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 45-55 minutes 8 boneless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tbsp olive oil [...]
Stay connected with your partner
The stress involved in becoming parents can throw even the most solid relationships into turmoil. It’s very important that you communicate with your partner, so resentment and feelings of inadequacy don’t build up. Here’s how to stay close amid the chaos: – Make sure you set aside at least 15 minutes a day to speak to [...]
Sex Q&A: Your partner and you…
Dr. Trina Read answers your sex Q&A’s Q Now that my kids are older, I’m a lot more self-conscious while having sex. What if they hear me? A It’s completely understandable. Trying to let loose with thin walls, or worse, having your kids walk in, can certainly put a damper on your sex drive. Keep [...]
Dads may affect eating habits
A new study has suggested that dads’ eating habits could affect their children. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour reported that dads who eat out tend to rear kids who eat out. The study looked at 312 families in Houston, USA with children aged between 9 and 11 and 13 [...]
Q&A: Dr Liam Kane answers your dental questions
Q Just how important isdiet in terms of tooth decay in very young children? A Diet is even more important than brushing. The tooth won’t stand a chance against decay if the minute it comes through, it is being bombarded with sugar and acid. One of the worst possible things you can give a child is a [...]
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