Kids need shoes more for function and less for fashion. As kids’ feet grow fast, the need for new pairs of shoes is frequent. Parents try to save up buying new shoes too often by buying shoes two sizes larger...

Most households have pets – cats, dogs, birds and other tame and friendly animals. Having pets give us happiness, unconditional love, companionship and better health. However, many couples choose to forego having pets when babies come. But, keeping Fido and...

Raising independent children is no easy feat. It is a complex amalgamation of restraint, love, understanding, support and discipline. Parents would easily just do everything for their children. But spoiling them, doing everything for them and preventing them from learning...

Proper care and maintenance of your child’s feet are important. It hugely contributes to your child’s health, happiness and success in life. Fit and strong feet means unrestricted mobility, better posture, enhanced confidence and limitless possibilities in life.  Your child’s...

Children’s active play has significantly decreased over the last few years. Unlike before, when raucous, sweaty and energetic kids outside were common to see, today playtime is spent engaging in more sedate activities. The reduced physical activity derived from play is ultimately...

Shopping for your child’s shoes is certainly a pleasure. Parents naturally want the best for their children, and that includes the best shoe money can buy. But the most expensive and chicest pair aren’t always the best choice for your...

Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. They are already exploring different food tastes and developing preferences. Unfortunately, young children go for the sweet, rich, oily and generally unhealthy food choices. Calcium’s Role in Bone Building Calcium is a critical nutrient needed...

“Sporty” kids’ activities have a wealth of benefits that go beyond just motor skills. Involvement in toddler sports makes for healthy exercise, socialisation, and learning sportsmanship and camaraderie. Take note though that kids who get into sports at a very...

Are you running out of fun activities for kids? Kids like doing stuff that are for adults; it gives them a sense of entitlement or promotion. They also like creating things and watching their parents create. Nevertheless, it’s good to...

The term “helicopter parent” was coined in a book where teens described overprotective parents as always hovering over them like helicopters. Perhaps the terms hover over mother or overprotective dad are more familiar to you, but all these mean the...