Smarty Pants : building a brainy baby

What parents need to know about building a brainy baby. Max out cuddle time Terrie E. Inder, M.D., a neo­natal neurologist at Washington University in St. Louis, studied premature babies and the amount of negative stress they incurred (mostly due to medical procedures like shots, changing of feeding tubes, etc.). Babies with the highest number … Read more

Can You Hear Me Now?

“Nowadays, kids can possess and use electronics rapidly and easily. However, technology can’t be compared to parents’ responsibilities” Nowadays, kids can possess and use electronics rapidly and easily Serena Marie, aged 7, was bought a mobile phone by her mother because the mother worried that she would be waiting alone at the bus stop which … Read more

Weight Watchers

“Children having fat bellies and thighs usually look chubby and cute. However, it becomes parents’ concern when they don’t know which diets they should choose for the kids”. Children having fat bellies and thighs usually look chubby and cute Eloise – an 18-month-old baby – has a round belly: she usually tucks up her pull-overs … Read more

Weekday Cooking – Good Timing (Part 1) – Roast chicken salad sandwich, Shrimp and black mushroom fried rice, Chicken shish taouk with garlic yogurt

Whether you have 15 or 50 minutes to whip up something delicious, we guarantee it’ll be a snap with these easy, quick-fire recipes. Monday: Roast chicken salad sandwich 10 minutes Make use of shredded roast chicken to rice up this classic. Add caramelized onions and red bell peppers for a touch of sweetness. For even … Read more

Shrimp Taco Pockets

Divide shrimp and vegetable mixtures among pitas. Top with cheese and garnish with cilantro Total time: 30 minutes Makes: 4 main-dish servings Receipt: If pitas are dry and threaten to crack, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave on High 15 seconds to make them more pliable. ·         12 oz. cooked and peeled med. … Read more

Roast Beef & Pepper Relish Tartines

Top with pepper relish, then cucumber slices and frisée. Total time 20 minutes Make 4 main-dish servings ·         ¼ c. sour cream ·         1 tsp. drained prepared horseradish ·         ½ c. finely chopped roasted red pepper ·         ¼ c. sweet relish ·         4 lg. slices sourdough bread (1/2 in. thick), toasted ·         12 oz. thinly … Read more

PB, Pear & Cream Cheese

Arrange one-fourth of pear slices on top. Serve immediately Active time: 8 minutes Total time: 12 minutes Makes: 4 dessert servings ·         4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread ·         ¼ c. cream cheese, softened ·         1 Tbsp. maple syrup ·         ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch salt ·         1 sm. Red Anjou pear ·         ½ c. crunchy peanut … Read more

Tori Katsudon, Meringue Nests with Orange Curd

Tori Katsudon Wondering what to cook for dinner? Turn to this classic Japanese rice topping. Make kitchen work stress-free by breading the meat and preparing the sweet spy stock ahead of time. This way, dinner is served in minutes! Tori Katsudon Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes For the culters §  … Read more

Taking A Nap Helps Children Increase Their IQ

There are many ways to increase simply and surprisingly children’s IQ. Children will be smarter when taking enough nap. There are many ways to develop children’s IQ; here are several methods of German researchers that parents should consult. Many scientists around the world have shown that children’s IQ depends very much on genes. But this … Read more

Dipping Into The Past : Ria du Plessis’ Beskuit

While fancy biscuits and elaborate cakes may make her heart beat faster, it’s the humble rusk that tugs at Sam Woulidge’s Heartstrings My fondest memories of my Aunty Elaine, or Tannie Laina as I called her, are of cuddling up in her bed on cold Port Elizabeth mornings when I was about six years old. … Read more

Salads To The Max (Part 2) – Mexican chicken salad, Beef satay salads

Mexican chicken salad Inspired by an American “chopped” salad, this easy assembly job is sure to become a summer favorite Hands-on time 15min. Serves 4 ·         2 skinless ready-cooked chicken breasts ·         2 fresh corn on the cobs, or 225g (8oz) corn kernels ·         125g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated ·         25g (1oz) jalapeno … Read more