Your teeth during pregnancy: what happens and how to treat them right
Pregnancy affects your teeth in a number of ways, from the hormonal changes in the body to the changes in lifestyle that pregnancy brings with it. But there’s nothing to worry about once you know the processes and are equipped to handle them. Share — Facebook In this article we’ll walk you through the main changes […]
Does a soother harm your baby? What to look out for to ensure the proper jaw development of your child
When your child is born, their skull is not completely formed. The bones that make up the skull and the jaw are soft in places, and can move around. It will take months before these bones become more solid and fuse together, and during this time there are many factors that can affect the correct […]
New on the shelves! Panado® Grape Flavoured Paediatric Syrup
Panado®’s new paracetamol-based Grape flavoured1 paediatric syrup is colourant-free, tartrazine-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free. It provides soothing relief of pain and fever in little ones. Parents trust2 Panado® to be gentle on tummies3 and to provide comfort to babies and kids. Always administer using a medicine measure or a syringe. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Dosage details can […]
Preventive Measures and Managing Fever and Pain in Babies
As parents, every day brings its own set of adventures, from tackling common colds to soothing post-vaccination grumbles. With the right knowledge and tools at your disposal, you can navigate pain and fever in babies with confidence. Prevention Is Better Than Cure The saying, “Prevention is better than cure” rings especially true when it comes […]
EFFECTIVE PRAISE: HOW TO USE PRAISE TO ENCOURAGE & EMPOWER CHILDREN
Praise is a powerful tool that can shape how a child thinks about themselves and ultimately impacts on their behaviour, motivation and self-actualization. When used mindfully, praise can help to create an affirmative, enabling learning environment and the development of a growth mindset. An education expert says it is important to understand the dynamics of […]
Probiotics and Travel: Your Gut’s Best Friend On the Go
Travelling is an exciting adventure, but it can sometimes throw your digestive system off balance. Multi-strain probiotics contain a variety of live micoorganisms1a that provide health benefits,1b including enhancinggut health1c while on the move. Benefits of Multi-Strain Probiotics The human digestive system is filled with hundreds of different types of tiny organisms living together in balance with […]
Sleepless Nights: Understanding and Addressing Pain and Fever in Children
There’s no “right” moment for pain and fever to strike. Yet, when they jolt your child awake in the wee hours, the challenge often feels magnified. Understanding the symptoms of pain and fever and knowing how to address them can make the experience less daunting for everyone involved. Why Do Children Experience Fever? Fever in […]
STRONG FOUNDATIONS: FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS FROM GRADE 1
Parents and guardians are widely acknowledged as the primary educators in a child’s early years, and the significance of their role cannot be overstated. Cultivating a child’s independence and self-assurance begins with fostering a sense of belonging and security within the family unit. This foundation provides children with the confidence to explore, learn, and grow, […]
Breathing is easy, or is it? Blocked noses in newborns and pregnant or breastfeeding moms: what you need to know.
We all just want to do what is best for our babies. Knowing what that is might be challenging to new and even experienced parents because advice comes at us from all angles, and everybody has an opinion. It is therefore reassuring to know that for all disease entities, healthcare providers follow guidelines, carefully put […]
Back to School 2024 – Creating Healthy Lunch Boxes
The 2024 school year has kicked off and parents are back to the challenge of the daily packing of nutritious and appealing lunch boxes. Time constraints, especially on weekday mornings, picky eating, getting the nutritional balance right and cost concerns are all hurdles that busy parents must grapple with. What goes into the lunch box, and what […]