Mothers Are Magic A calm, rested mom makes a happy home! If you take this message from the Sister Lilian Centre to heart, you will leave an indelible mark on the world – for the better! The Sister Lilian Centre’s ‘mothering mantra’ is that it’s ultra-important to let go [...]
Fever In Babies And Children The normal body temperature for a baby or child is the same as for an adult: 36–37 °C. Feeling Baby’s forehead will give you an indication of whether or not Baby is warmer than usual, but you should always use a thermometer to get [...]
Do South Africans Care More About Their Cars Than Their Births? We are notoriously famous for not questioning poor service in South Africa. Even if we mumble and grumble, we seem to settle for second best – and service providers get away with murder a lot of the time. [...]
Daycare, or day hospital? ‘Daycare disease’ needs no explaining – every parent with a little one in crèche can relate! It’s a well-known fact that when a baby or toddler is cared for in a crèche or similar group facility, she is more prone to becoming ill often. When [...]
Curing Constipation In Toddlers Just like with babies, the biggest cause of constipation in toddlers (and older children and adults too) is diet. Here are some dietary adjustments you should make to help prevent constipation in your toddler: Give your tot 3–5 pieces of fresh fruit per day – [...]
From Mother To Mother Most mothers who use the many services the Sister Lilian Centre has on offer, and who interact with us on our social media platforms, and read our unique blogs are the age of my own children. Now there’s a sobering thought, writes Sister Lilian! I [...]
Leaving babies to cry is cruel! Quite honestly, I am exasperated by a number of mantras I constantly hear about how to deal with crying babies. Let’s be honest and see the bigger picture. “Self-soothing” is the idea that babies should learn to comfort themselves using another device like [...]
3 Essential Tools In Every Mom’s Medicine Cabinet What if I told you that health doesn’t come from a bottle? In today’s quick-fix age, looking to medication for a cure to our family’s illnesses has become the norm for many. There are three must-haves in every mother’s medicine chest [...]
EQ tips for successful pregnancy and parenting Whatever your reasons for deciding to have a baby, the realities of parenting often turn out to be quite a shock! Ask yourself which qualities you need to cultivate in order to be a successful parent. Here are some EQ tips that [...]
How You Can Help Soothe Your Child’s Pain Pain, much like fever, is not a disease, but a symptom alerting one to an underlying problem. That’s why you should be guided by common sense and the presence of additional symptoms like fever, when assessing the need for medical attention [...]
