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 [...]
How To Have Merry Munchkin Moments Over Holidays And Weekends Busy, bored toddlers can often keep parents on their toes and feeling like they too want to shed tears! That’s why we’ve come up with some game ideas to keep your tot happily busy during the holidays. Try these [...]
Working Mom Every mom works 24/7, but if you’re also employed outside the home, you’ll need to think about how to manage both work and family. Whatever your reasons for returning to work, juggling a full-time job and family life can be challenging. Making work WORK for you Here’s [...]
Away With Postnatal Emotional Problems It’s normal to experience a bit of emotional upheaval when a baby is born. Most women get ‘baby blues’ or ‘third day blues’ a few days after giving birth and have a week or two of increased anxiety and emotionality before things return to [...]
5 Parenting Resolutions That Will Make Your Home Happier Resolution 1 I will not treat my children like a project to be completed as efficiently as possible. Parenting is about 'human resource management' and calls for EQ skills, not rigid rules, efficiency and deadlines. Resolution 2 I will remember [...]
