Rehoming a pet after your child turns out to be allergic
Some people look for a new home for their pet as soon as they find out they are expecting a baby, while others decide to continue to live with their...
Kids and restaurants: do they combine?
Is taking (young) children out to a restaurant a living nightmare that most parents try once, and then give up on? Or can kids and restaurants combine very well... if...
Five reasons to get into meal planning
Are you not sure whether to give meal planning a go? There are plenty of reasons to plan your meals out in advance that have nothing to do with Obsessive...
Can tomatoes help prevent prostate cancer?
The nutrient lycopene is what gives tomatoes their red color... but this nutrient may also be able slow down the growth of cancer cells, and even destroy them! Dr Midrula...
Does doing Kegel exercises help speed up postpartum recovery?
Kegel exercises are known to strengthen the pelvic floor, and they are often recommended to pregnant and newly postpartum mothers. What are the immediate, practical benefits a woman who has...
When your friend's kids don't get on with yours
Even as parents, we all need some me-time. Isn't it wonderful to have friends who have children around the same age as your kids, so they can play together while...
Hidden dangers: how to baby-proof your home
Baby proofing your home and especially toddler proofing your home involves a lot more than making sure they can't mess with the electricity outlets, and removing toxic cleaning materials from...
Coconut oil for acne
Taking a closer look to the coconut oilAs already well known, the oil extracted from coconut is very beneficial nourishing agent for the skin in general. However, at this point...
How to prepare a child for your birth and hospital stay
Becoming a big brother or sister is quite the event for a child, and most parents prepare their older children for the arrival of a sibling over the course of...
Toxoplasma gondii – Small parasite which causes toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that is normally found in the cat, the primary host of the parasite and sporadically affects humans. The person may get infected after consuming...