Becoming a parent will definitely be one of your biggest adaptations ever. Nothing can truly prepare you for the realities of having a child. Suddenly you have a responsibility that never goes away, a little human being fully dependent on you for all his/her needs. You also suddenly have someone that you love more than you ever thought possible. No wonder new parents may feel overwhelmed in this time. We encourage parents to embrace this period. Enjoy the happy moments, as these early months will pass faster than you can image. At the same time, don’t lose hope on those days where parenting is challenging and difficult.
This blog aims to provide you with information and coping skills for the common challenges that all new parents face.
Playing music or singing with your child can be great fun and very relaxing. If you find it difficult to naturally find ways to add music to your daily routine why not join a group music class like MusikMakers! You can pick up a few ideas, learn some new songs and activities you could do
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin best known for its important role in how the body uses calcium and phosphor, two minerals crucial for building healthy bones. A severe Vitamin D shortage can lead to a bone-softening disease called rickets, which causes bones to become brittle and to bend more easily. The child may also
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All babies teethe. Though this is a completely normal physiological event, it causes some discomfort for babies and is a huge stressor for moms. Started and run by Dr. Londiwe Sibisi-Maboye, Kids Dental Home is a private dental practice, based in Pretoria, with special focus on paediatric dental and oral health care, which includes infants,
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