1. Breastfeeding Counselors and Lactation Consultants If you have problems breastfeeding after baby’s birth, people are available to help you. Contact your local La Leche League to be put in contact with a breastfeeding counselor who can offer support and share experiences, usually for no fee. She may be available by telephone to answer questions, … Read more

4. Disadvantages of Breastfeeding Let’s be honest—there are disadvantages to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding ties you completely to baby. Because you must be available when baby is hungry, other family members may feel left out. Because breast milk empties rapidly from baby’s stomach, most newborns need to feed every couple of hours. You may spend more time … Read more

6. Your Nutrition If You Breastfeed You need to think about your nutrition when you breastfeed. It’s important in making breast milk. You will probably be advised to eat about 500 extra calories each day. Your breast milk provides 425 to 700 calories to your baby every day! The extra calories help you maintain good … Read more

The skin of your little angel is thinner and more vulnerable than yours. Therefore, the summer’s sun may not harm you but your children, leading to a deep pink color and some serious discomfort. Luckily, you can take care of the sunburn at home as long as it’s not a blistering one. Keep your baby … Read more

Children are often attracted by sexual topics on the internet, through TV, in magazine and at school, and these sources are not always provide an accurate or appropriate information for them. You are the most reliable and the best source for your children about sex, body changing and relationships, but almost all parents think talking … Read more

As life gets fast and furious, it’s hard to be anintroversive person. However, parents who have introverted children shouldn’t be so worried because, if you take care of them rightly, you can totally help them be successful. 1.    Respect children You need to accept your children “true colors”, put trust in and respect them. As … Read more

Grape contains 70-80% of water and a small amount of sugar from 15-30%. Grape has many health benefits that we do not know. Treating asthma Grape has the ability to cure you of asthma because grape can overcome the consequences of asthma. In Egypt, people with asthma are advised to eat grape because it is … Read more

There’s some advice you shouldn’t take when weaning your babies. Parents who have children old enough to start weaning from milk often receive tips from experienced people about taking care of babies. Those tips are really helpful for people who are first-time parents. However, those tips may not be all right; sometimes they get wrong … Read more

Children seem to hate pumpkins/carrots/apples… The fact that children aren’t cooperative in eating foods doesn’t mean they hate the foods. When children try new foods, they often shake their heads, spill the foods out or cry. We often take that as children hate the foods. In fact, it’s not like that. Specialists studying on infants … Read more

You shouldn’t get mad at children just because they refuse to fulfill your requirements. Specialists that have a wild range of experience about educating children will give you some tips to cope with things children hate. If your children keep going on and on saying ‘no’ to your requirements; it’s normal. That’s because children hate … Read more

4.    Washing hair That hair is wet and covered with shampoo is not an interesting thing to your children. Therefore, don’t be surprised when your children don’t like washing their hair. There’re some things you can try on your children: Let your children wash hair for their teddy bear or let them apply the shampoo … Read more

7.    Cutting hair You shouldn’t cut children’s hair when they’re tired, hungry or being objective. Explain why you take them to the hair salon before going to it. Try to make it an interesting day, tell them the plans of the day when they are having their hair cut. If your children don’t sit still, … Read more

Breastfeeding is a wonderful time between mom and her baby with many proven health benefit to the baby. Nothing special if mothers get hurt somewhere at their breasts, especially in the first few weeks of nursing. There are some home remedies mothers can try to reduce discomfort. Breastfeeding is a wonderful time between mom and … Read more

Breast milk is the first and the best gift you give your baby. Proper latching – the act of your baby suckling the nipple and areola for feeding – is very important. Improper latching prevents your baby from nursing and makes your nipples hurt and cracked. Instructions 1.    Take off and change your baby’s diaper. … Read more

Breastfeeding is not only a way to provide proper nutrition for babies but also a way to connect mothers and babies. However, what will happen if the babies are teething? You can be startled at least one time by their teeth. Continue reading to know some simple tips to cut down on future bites. Breastfeeding … Read more

Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both, in the first few weeks of babies, you may face trouble in feeding them. While every child is different and respond to the feeding in their specific ways, there’re some ways that can be applied on babies to know whether they’re in trouble or not. However, if you … Read more

Strawberry Patch Good for strengthening your immune system Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, iron, and potassium, which makes them perfect for boosting your immune system. If you cannot get fresh berries, feel free to substitute organic frozen strawberries for this juice. YIELDS: 1 CUP 1 apple, cored 1 cup strawberries, hulls intact … Read more

Cantaloupe Straight Up One cup of cantaloupe contains almost your daily requirement for antioxidants. Since antioxidants are the bodyguards of your system, this juice will protect your body from any free radicals wanting to cause damage. Cantaloupe is also a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, and niacin (vitamin B3). Potassium will support … Read more

1. Go to Sleep Smoothie Since your body is trying to accommodate a new person, you might feel more tired during your pregnancy and a good night’s sleep will help you stay feeling your best. If you’re tired, your body is going to have to put the energy it has available to support your energy … Read more

The first year is full of first impressions; however, the most important one seems to be the fact that babies learn to walk. The first step is a big mark Even when you aren’t obsessed with the fact that your children can walk, there must be times you question yourself about whether your babies are … Read more