Toddlers are naturally full of emotion, but to an exasperated parent a toddler temper tantrum can feel like a natural disaster if not quelled quickly. Tantrums are not a toddler’s way of being a b

As parents we are concerned about every aspect of parenting our children. We worry about the amount of nutrients they consume daily, that they receive adequate amounts of exercise and that we’re r

Baby showers are extremely popular and are one custom that most mothers-to-be practice in many countries. A baby shower is a social event and not just for giving gifts. This is why some etiquette ru

Have you been thinking about your kids’ toys lately? Chances are, if you are a parent, you have been. The many recalls of products made in China have dominated the news recently. We have had probl

The time to start thinking about Halloween Costumes is near, there are so many choices it seems and before you know it Halloween will be here and we will be scrambling for costumes. The stores have

Healthy food for a good night’s sleep! Hello I am Kasha Dubinska, a mother of a lovely baby girl and a home "chef" of healthy baby food. Together with a nutritionist, I produced Yummy Beginnings,

Fruit or Vegetables – what should I start with? I initially started my baby on rice cereal, and then moved onto fruit. Firstly, I started with cooked apple before moving onto cooked pear. This wa

The minerals your baby needs. Your baby needs a number of minerals to ensure they have a healthy start on solid foods. Importantly, by giving your baby a balanced diet, you will provide him or her

All the vitamins your baby needs when starting of solids. There is so much talk about vitamins and how good they are for our growing babies and for all of us. So what food has which vitamin, and wh

What is the difference between an allergic reaction and food intolerance? How do I avoid it? I thought that an allergic reaction or an intolerance reaction to food meant the same thing, but they ar