Many parents struggle with the need to protect their children while still respecting their privacy. However, when the safety is the most important thing, parents need to know how to give their children space in the established boundaries without damaging their trust. Read on to learn how to protect your child’s privacy. However, when the … Read more
Styrofoam Containers Styrene—the building block for polystyrene—is described by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a suspected carcinogen and a suspected toxin to the gastrointestinal, kidney, and respiratory systems. The foamed version of polystyrene is what we typically use to pack home restaurant leftovers. Polystyrene is also used for disposable cups, especially those made for … Read more
At 2 years old, the baby should be able to communicate verbally with a vocabulary of 50 words. She will be able to say 2 to 3 words sentences and eventually will increase to 4, 5 and 6 words each sentence. However, according to experts, just 1 in 10 children will have difficulties in talking. … Read more
2. Our Plastic Kitchen Take a look around any room in your home and you’ll easily spot dozens of items that contain plastic: carpet fiber, clothing, even the paint on your walls. In less than a century this man-made material has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, it also has the potential … Read more
When a newborn eats, she can swallow air when she learns how to breathe and swallow at the same time. If she swallows too much air, it can sometimes lead to spitting out, bloating and irritability, according to experts. Burping the baby helps her release air that she swallows. Whether a squirming newborn may seem … Read more
Cucumber pickles Cucumber pickles Makes 2 ½ cups Prep 10 minutes Cook 10 minutes You’ll need to start this recipe a week in advance. You’ll need a 2 ½ cup-capacity jar with lid, washed in hot water and dried Ingredient 1 cup cider vinegar 1 small eschalot, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon yellow mustard … Read more
Death by Charring The way you cook your food involves more than just the potential loss of minerals. Some people may like the charbroiled taste, but there’s no question that overheating food—no matter what it is—may result in toxic compounds. Simple Solution: Maintain a good distance—at least ten feet in front or five feet to … Read more
Solid foods Teething can be uncomfortable for your baby, with the excessive drooling, irritable mood and swollen gums With the babies who are ready to eat solid foods, you should give them the cold dishes such as popsicles, applesauce, pureed peaches or yogurt to soothe their gums. If the baby is 8 months old or … Read more
Double-decker cheeseburgers Double-decker cheeseburgers Serves 4 Prep 20 minutes (plus 1 hour refrigeration) Cook 10 minutes (plus standing time) You’ll need 4 skewers for this recipe Ingredient 750g beef mince 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive … Read more
Steaming No surprise here: Steaming appears to be one of the best cooking methods for keeping the vitamins and minerals in your veggies, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage. Optimize the positive effects by keeping the cooking time to a minimum and ensuring that your vegetables are not immersed in the water. If we … Read more
At 6 months old, your baby starts teething. Often the two front bottom teeth appear first, then the top two front teeth. Teething can be uncomfortable for your baby, with the excessive drooling, irritable mood and swollen gums. Fortunately, you can do tips at home to reduce your baby’s discomfort during teething. Massage gums You … Read more
Aussie burgers with the lot Aussie burgers with the lot Serves 4 Prep 30 minutes (plus 1 hour refrigeration) Cook 20 minutes Ingredient 600g beef mince 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons Smoky barbecue sauce 2 … Read more
The science of food and its ability to sustain life—or steal it—is a fascinating subject and one we never tire of discussing. It’s heartening to see how many people have recognized that what we eat is incredibly important to our wellness and longevity. But we’re also learning that how we eat—including how we prepare and … Read more
Being parents for the first time has tons of difficulties. Treating diaper rash is one of those difficulties. There’re lots of available medications, but maybe you want to use things that are as close to the nature as possible when taking your baby into consideration. There’re several home remedies that you can try to treat … Read more
Smoky barbecue sauce Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Makes 1 cup Prep 10 minutes Cook 25 minutes Ingredient 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ cup tomato sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce ¼ cup golden … Read more
Parents handle sleep habits of their babies in different ways. Some parents keep their baby in bed with them for many years; others have their baby sleep in the crib right from the start. What suits best your family will be different, but if your baby has slept in your bed or in a bassinet … Read more
Your child may be strong and healthy for most of the time, but almost all babies can have diaper rash. Diaper rash can happen when the baby gets stuck in the dirty diaper for too long. Other causes may include sensitivity toward towel or soap. Diaper rash may be huge deal to you and your … Read more
Whether you like them traditional or with a twist, you’ll flip for at least one of these five burgers, if not all of them! Beef, chorizo and bacon burgers Beef, chorizo and bacon burgers Serves 6 Prep 30 minutes (plus 1 hour refrigeration) Cook 15 minutes Ingredient 600g beef mince 1 … Read more
Whether you consider breastfeeding as the best way to feed your baby or you feel it is a great experience, weaning can cause anxiety for you. It is the end of one period and the beginning of another, because your baby starts getting the nutrition from sources other than breast milk. According to experts, the … Read more
Throughout those lasting and boring night feeding, there’s no surprise when your child become comfortable and snuggles and falls into a doze. Unfortunately, an international institution warns us that, while this may be comfortable, sleeping during feeding time can lead to shorter time of feeding and miss some essential nutriments for development. Keep him awake … Read more