Category: Blog

Preparing For A Hospital Visit

THE ‘P’ IN PARENT STANDS FOR PLANNING  Whether you plan to visit the hospital for a stay or a regular check-up, the whole ordeal can be quite nerve wrecking. Late nights, toddlers in pain and unable to sleep, finding out you forgot the medical information you need… We understand, it can be a lot. Especially […]
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As A Parent, Why Is Learning First Aid Important?

Parenting Is A Full-Time Job! Watching over your little ones is truly a full-time job! From eating, playing with their friends or while they are helping us in the kitchen, their curiosity can get the better of our little ones. That is why as a parent you have to be their eyes and ears until […]
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New Parents

New Parents Excited and eager? Nervous, but in a good way? Overwhelmed yet grateful? Somewhere in-between terrified and thankful is where you will find new parents. The joy and responsibility of being called “mom” or “dad” is indescribable and whether you are thinking about it or on your way to parenthood, there are a few […]
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Autism

What is Autism? Autism, more properly called Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), is a range of disorders in which a child’s brain doesn’t develop normally. It affects how a person interacts with the world. It can cause difficulties with socializing, communicating, learning, and behaviour. There is a wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of deficits […]
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Tuberculosis (TB) in Children

What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis is an infection primarily of the lungs and may later involve any part of the body. It is caused by a bacteria of the genus mycobacteria, species mycobacterium tuberculosis and other species. Most of the species cause disease in humans and a few cause diseases in animals as well. It […]
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5 Ways Your Child Can Stay Healthy

Eat a Variety of FoodsYou may have a favourite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety. If you eat different foods, you are more likely to get the nutrients your body needs. Taste new foods and old ones you have not tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, may […]
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Depression

I remember a day not too long ago when I sat in the salon getting my hair ready for a function. All of a sudden, my hairdresser and other people in the salon were drawn to some commotion occurring in the street where the salon overlooked. There was a lot of shouting going on and […]
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