Thrush in the Mouth
When the mucous membranes become infected by a fungus called Candida albicans, it is called thrush. The growth of candida is usually kept in check by the normal presence of bacteria, but when these bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics, candida [...]
Mother Knows Best
The argument that women are better equipped than men for parenthood is no longer valid.
Sixty years ago, it was not uncommon for a woman to have ten children or more, and young girls were more likely to be involved in looking after them. Nowadays, [...]
Safety at Home: Kids safety
There are some general rules that apply to all rooms of the house. These include avoiding having trailing electrical cords, loose carpets, and flammable items of furniture. Choose furniture that is child friendly; for example – avoid tables [...]
What Causes Stuttering?
If your child is to become a fluent speaker then he needs to be supported and encouraged to boost his confidence. A combination of the following three conditions can cause a stutter to develop.
Parental demands that overestimate the child’s [...]
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This is one of the most common childhood disorders seen by psychologists. Children with ADHD behave impulsively, are highly distractable, and have trouble separating relevant from irrelevant information. They become frustrated easily and are [...]
Siblings
Older children may feel doubly displaced by the arrival of twins. The needs of twins, especially if they are demanding, can drain the rest of the family and leave you with little time or energy.
If you have had to go into the hospital several [...]
Child Care
You should start looking for reliable child care about six weeks before you plan to return to work. Currently both the public and private sectors have not given child-care issues the priority they should have, which makes things more difficult.
Unfortunately, [...]