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| Sous Vide Cooking (part 1) |
| With a name like “sous vide,” this cooking technique sounds foreign, and for good reason: the French chef George Pralus introduced it to the culinary world in the 1970s. While foreign in origin, it is certainly not complicated or mysterious. |
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| What a Newborn Truly Needs (Part 4) |
| Babies love skin-to-skin contact. Researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, in Nashville, US, found that full-term newborn who shared bare-chested snuggles with their mom (a therapy for preemies knows as “kangaroo care”) may breathe easier |
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| What a Newborn Truly Needs (Part 3) |
| Although you may be tempted to give your child a dose of medicine to ease her discomfort, paracetamol has been shown to reduce the antibody response to immunizations. |
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| What a Newborn Truly Needs (Part 2) |
| Laying your little one in the crib before his eyes shut, so he learns to fall asleep on his own is one of the first steps you can take toward sleep training. Early on, though, he’ll probably fall asleep in your arms – and that’s absolutely fane. |
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| What a Newborn Truly Needs (Part 1) |
| After giving birth to my son, I couldn’t wait to leave the hospital, picturing sweet snuggle-fests, leisurely stroller walks, and the fun of dressing him in his tiny outfits. But once we were home, reality set in. L |
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| Your Baby: 0–3 Months - Breastfeeding Basics |
| Although breastfeeding is one of the most natural acts in the world, it can take a lot of practice before you get the hang of it. Both you and your baby may be amateurs, so take your time to become accustomed to different positions, and enjoy the experience. |
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| Toddler: The cling thing |
| Around 16 to 20 months, toddlers are working to develop more mastery over their body (think running), and every new challenge that they face can cause stress, Dr. Walfish notes |
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| Planning with Kids : Routines - Holding family meetings |
| During the meetings we try to encourage the kids to take part in solving problems and generating ideas. If a child has an issue they want raised at the family meeting, they have to bring along a solution and not just the problem. |
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| Kids - Keep Them Healthy And Happy (Part 1) |
| It’s important to see that the school does not have a set curriculum that is the same every day, but something that speaks to the child in terms of how they learn. We know about multiple intelligences, children learn in different ways – some are interactive, some scientific, while some enjoys language-based learning. |
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| Big kid: Their secret life |
| If other kids are over, it makes sense to leave the door open for at least part of the time, since kids in a group are more likely to try inappropriate things, like playing baseball indoors, or making a mess with art supplies, than they would if they were alone. |
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| Baby: Happy returns |
| Returning to your job after having a baby, once your maternity leave is over, can cause a major upheaval for you and your little one both. There are lots of thing that start worrying you. |
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| Your Baby: 0–3 Months - Developmental Milestones, Best First Toys |
| Your new baby can see only a short distance in front of her face, and she won’t see everything in full color for another few weeks; however, her sense of touch and hearing are very well developed, and she will enjoy experimenting with different sounds and textures. |
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| From Ahhh… to Aargh!: Where did your marriage go? |
| When you focus too much on them, you neglect to nurture your marriage. This can happen without you even realizing it. And when you do spend time together, your conversations are inadvertently about them. |
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| Planning with Kids : Routines - Slotting cleaning into your routine |
| People often think that as I’m slightly planning obsessed I must have the ‘perfect’ house, but I’m always happy to dispel this myth! My house is generally well organised, but with five children it meets that ‘perfect’ status only on very rare occasions, and even then only after a tremendous amount of work. |
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| Planning with Kids : Routines - Establishing routines |
| Routines are like a comfort blanket for kids; they give them a sense of security. They let kids know what’s coming up, what’s expected of them and when it’s expected, which helps to place boundaries around their big wide world. |
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| Sloppy Janes |
| Add turkey; cook3 minutes, breaking it up with wooden spoon, stirring until no longer pink. Add tomatoes and their juices, Worcestershire, chipotle chile, and ½ teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, 3 minutes. |
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| Scampi Gratin Recipe |
| In food processor, pulse bread until coarse crumbs form; transfer to bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, capers, garlic paste, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; stir until combined. |
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| Tired? Who, Me? |
| It’s a fact of life hat sleepless babies mean sleepless parents. One of the biggest challenges fro you and your spouse when caring for your new baby is learning to cope with the lack of sleep, especially in the first four months when it’s too soon to sleep-train her. |
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| Sometimes They Care Too Much (Part 2) |
| Often, mother-in-law would also enter my room as I was trying to breastfeed or nap. I lost count of the number of times I woke up in fright to see her face hovering above mine, as she peered over my body to admire her granddaughter. |
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| It's A Date!: Play is good |
| Play is good for your toddler. Through it, he learns about the world around him, develops new skills and gets the opportunity to mix with others. |
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| Get Organized: Play with others |
| Aim for your tot to play with others his own age at least once or twice a week, if possible. While you could do this by taking him to a playgroup, you could also organize play dates and invite other children and their parents over. |
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| Ahoy Here: Preparation for an imaginary |
| Tell your children they’re going to learn about Singapore’s history this coming holidays, and you might not get the enthusiastic response you were hoping for. But tell them they’re going on an island adventure – and they’ll definitely get excited! |
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| Watercress – The “nose twister” |
| The Latin name for watercress, Nasturtium officinale, means ‘nose twister’. It’s a lovely description, I think, of the aquatic plant’s peppery bite. And it’s no surprise to learn that it belongs to the mustard family. |
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| Uncle, One More Plate, Please! (Part 2) |
| Make sure to vary your choice of veggies every day, as different colored ones give you different types of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, says Nehal. If the stall offers brown rice, opt for that. The wholegrain version gives you added fibre, which keep you full longer and benefits your heart. |
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| Uncle, One More Plate, Please! (Part 1) |
| A nutritious breakfast should consist of slowly digested carbs (fresh food, wholegrain cereal) paired with protein (egg, reduced fat cheese, soya bean milk), advises Siew Choo. |
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| Top Toys For Kids (Part 2) - Age 5, Age 6, Age 7, Age 8, Age 9 |
| Your eight-year-old demonstrates good understanding of numbers, shapes and dimensions. So, naturally, Lego, an open-ended construction toy, appeals to him. It enables him to think, imagine, create, design and extend language. |
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| Top Toys For Kids (Part 1) - Age 2,Age 3,Age 4 |
| Your four-year-old is on the brink of amazing physical growth. He probably has good balance and smooth muscle action now. By his next birthday, he would experience rapid muscle growth and start to run faster, says Tee Shan Shan, psychologist at Thomson Paediatric Centre. |
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| Stuck On You |
| When you bought your five-year-old that tablet for his birthday six months ago, you never imagined he’d be glued to it – he plays with it before he goes to school, when he comes home from school and even watches TV programmes or Youbtube videos on it while eating his meals. |
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| Preparing for Baby : Your Nesting Instinct |
| There is nothing like late pregnancy to inspire all sorts of new feelings, including the mysterious “nesting” instinct, which can be alien to women who have previously shown no interest in housework. |
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| Preparing for Baby : Bathtime Essentials,Soothers and Comfort Items |
| You may want to think ahead about whether you want to use soothers such as comfort toys, blankets, and pacifiers. These can provide an easy, way to soothe an anxious or sleepless baby, and may even help to reduce separation anxiety as your baby gets older. Here are some things to take into account. |
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