Latest News
28 Mar, 2024
Nairobi
26 ° C
Search
a

H&S Tag

UNIQUE AFRICAN ANTELOPE - BY GARETH JONES Wow! What a sight for the naked eye to behold, before me stood a big herd of elands, moving slowly across the Embakasi plains as they grazed and interacted with each other. So

Importance Of Sleep In Children! Sleep is extremely crucial for children for both their mental as well as physical health. According to studies, kids who get an adequate amount of sleep regularly, perform better as they have better attention, behaviour, learning

NAIROBI BUFFALO HERDS - BY GARETH JONES Some years ago, as I rounded a bend in the Langata forest, the road was full of buffalo. There were so many, from tiny calves to cows to young bulls to old bulls, what

Fever In Children- Causes Of High Fever In Children & When To Worry! Parents, especially first-time parents, get alarmed when their child has a fever. But when should parents really be worried and call the doctor? In order to answer

Breastfeeding: A Guide For First Time Mothers! Being a new parent can be challenging, after all, a newborn baby can be demanding as it relies on the parent to have all its needs met, one of the most important being hunger.

Sophisticated Food Porn: The Best Of Chef Patrick Stromvall Buckthorn jam is an unusual yet amazing recipe to try out, and it is extremely easy to make at home. If you are not fond of over sweet jams, then use to

7 Signs Your Partner's Possessive! Some people mistake possessiveness to be love, when in fact it's the complete opposite of love. It is a form of 'ownership', where one partner believes the other 'belongs' to them. Love, on the other

3 Exercises For Him & Her For Better Sex! Did you know that regular exercise could help improve your sex life? Well if you are wondering how, here's the thing..exercise helps increase strength & flexibility that helps one perform better in

Wonderful Sunbird Therapy! - Nairobi National Park After plentiful rains this year, there is an abundance of wildflowers in the park, as a result, many species actively gain nutrition from flowers, including the wonderful sunbirds. Sunbirds are incredibly created and are

What Factors Can Affect Your Child's Height? Did you know from the time of birth, there are changes in growth plates that make new bone, increasing the length of long bones in the arms and legs of a baby? In the

Sex Education In Children According To Their Age Talking about sex education and introducing this most frowned upon topic amongst the young can be daunting for any parent. Every parent needs to approach this topic with an open mind and needs

COLOBUS MONKEYS IN DIANI! Early one morning, I walked out behind our accommodation at Diani Beach Chalets to explore the natural sights. Suddenly a movement caught my eye, it was a colobus monkey in a tree above me. Then I saw

Cultivating Empathy: Benefits & Tips Empathy is the ability to understand how others feel and & be able to put yourself in their shoes, despite any differences. It's basically about perspective-taking and compassion. It is a foundation needed to build good

Don't Survive, Thrive: Your Relationship Should NEVER Be In 'Survival Mode'! It is so common for people to get into the 'survival mode' especially when it comes to long term relationships. Why because, it's the easy thing to do. Just

Homework Hassles: Every Parent's Headache! Homework is a set of tasks assigned by teachers, for students to complete outside the class. These commonly include assignments comprising reading or writing tasks, mathematical exercises etc for practice. The whole point of homework is

Stage Fright: How To Help Your Child Combat Stage Fear Have you noticed your child gets nervous, fearful or stresses just before a recital, play, class presentation or school concert? Though some children love having all eyes on them, not all

Create A Mathematical Rich Environment At Home To Help Your Child Love & Master Mathematics! Raise a child who not just falls in love with letters, but also numbers. The idea is to encourage your child to keep learning numbers, by

Dad & Nighttime Duties: How & Why A Dad Should Help With Babies During The Nighttime! Being a new parent is a full-time job, that can be stressful especially, when you have to wake up in the middle of the night

4 Signs You & Your Partner Might Lack Intellectually Compatibility Intellectual compatibility is when a couple is able to indulge in deep, meaningful, and interesting conversations. Note intellectual compatibility doesn't mean having the same IQ level. It just simply means you

Foreign Language Teaching Methods To Help Your Child Master A Foreign Language Learning a foreign language has many benefits & research supports teaching your child a second language at an earlier age from birth to about three years of age, because

How To Deal With A Procrastinating Child Who Struggles To Stick To A Schedule Is your child leaving his/her homework for the last minute? Is there difficulty sticking to a schedule? Dealing with a procrastinating child can be quite a challenge

How To Raise A Smart Child If you are wondering, is it even possible to raise a smart child without struggle, then the answer is YES! All you need is a conducive environment which includes love, support & care, encouragement along

What To Do When Hiring A Nanny For Your Child? For working parents, parents of twins or triplets, single parent, hiring a nanny can make things easier when it comes to taking care of your child, however, the process of

All Relationships That End, Aren't Failures! No one enters into a relationship knowing or hoping that it will end. It's therefore hard to predict when and why a relationship will end. Just because the goals or desires have changed doesn't mean

What Is Gentle Parenting & How Can You Incorporate This In Your Daily Life? Parenting is an extremely rewarding job, and it doesn't have to be messy or difficult. Gentle parenting also known as collaborative parenting is a peaceful and

Parenting As A Team Helps Raise A Healthy, Happy & Successful Child! Raising your child as a team is when both you and your partner work together by agreeing on making decisions and supporting your child together. This way you and

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) - What Every Parent Should Know! SIDS or sudden infant death syndrome, every parent's nightmare, is a sudden and unexplained death of a baby less than 1 year old. As most babies are found dead in

Father-Daughter Relationship & Its Importance Having a strong male influence is not only important in a son's life, it is equally important in a daughter's life. A father-daughter relationship can play a key role in the psychological development, in fact, research

Father-Son Relationship & Its Importance  There's nothing like the father-son relationship; it is unique and beautiful. From the time a son is born to the time he grows up, his father plays an imperative role in his development & in shaping

How To Successfully Toilet Train Your Toddler Toilet training can be fun, rewarding, as well as messy, but most of all it requires love and patience. But before you begin the toilet training journey, it's important to know if your

The Importance Of Career Counselling & Guidance When your child finishes schooling, it is important to help students make a sound decision on the next steps they want to take in their life with respect to their higher education and career

The DTaP Vaccine: What All Parents Need To Know! The DTaP vaccine is a 3-in-1 vaccine that contains inactivated forms of toxins (produced by the 3 bacteria that cause the diseases), given to children under the age of 7 in 5

4 Types Of Compatibility In Relationships Compatibility is an essential factor in a relationship & the more compatible you are with your partner, the more successful the relationship is. It's when you have issues with compatibility that relationships end. This

Teaching Your Child To Learn From Mistakes: Your Child Will Make Mistakes, It's How You React That Makes All The Difference! Everyone makes mistakes, children included. It's how you react to those mistakes, as a parent, that can make or break

Pleasing Your Partner At The Cost Of Yourself - Acknowledge Your 'Self Worth' & Make It Known. - Written By Alvira Diwan Every relationship has a dominant and submissive partner respectively.

Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate: Everything A Parent Needs To Know! Cleft lip & cleft palate are common birth defects where a baby is born with a cleft/gap or split in the lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). This malformation

Child Neglect: Types, Causes & Consequences What Is Child Neglect? Did you know that child neglect is considered a form of child abuse? That's right! Child neglect is the most frequent form of abuse that is not always easy to spot. It

This Easter, Surprise Your Loved Ones With A Fresh, Floral Easter Bouquet From J.K. Florists! It's almost Easter, so why not surprise your loved ones with a beautiful Easter fresh, floral bouquet from J.K. Florists? After all, there's no better way

5 Fun Easter Activities To Try With Your Children This Easter! It's almost Easter & what better way to spend the Easter break than with your precious little ones. So, let's make this Easter a little fun and interesting, especially for

My Child Refuses To Eat: 10 Reasons Why & What You Can Do To Help! Parents always want to ensure that their child is eating a balanced diet and getting the right amount of nutrients from the food. However, as parents,

Get Your Loved Ones This Easter, Floral Bouquets & Centrepieces From J.K. Florists Looking for a perfect gift for Easter? There's no better way to wish your loved ones a Happy Easter than with a fresh floral bouquet or centrepiece? Check

Sophisticated Food Porn: The Best Of Chef Patrick Stromvall Butter Chicken is a heavenly recipe made with a spiced tomato buttery sauce. The gravy is silky smooth with a flavoursome, rich texture that gives this dish a regal taste and look.

Book Floral Bouquets For Your loved Ones This Easter, With J.K. Florists! Looking for a perfect gift for Easter? There's no better way to wish your loved ones a Happy Easter than with a fresh floral bouquet? Check out the gallery

Boarding School- To Board Or Not To Board? Sending your child to a boarding school for the first time can be quite frightening for both parents and the child. There are so many questions that go through a parent's mind whilst

Place Your Fresh Floral Orders For Your Loved Ones This Easter, From J.K. Florists It's almost Easter & if you are looking for a perfect gift for Easter, there's no better way to wish your loved ones a Happy Easter than

Child Counselling: A Complete Guide For Parents! If you thought adults alone can be in the need of counselling, then you are wrong. Children too struggle and can get stressed, and may have difficulty coping with life. They, too, can suffer

Pre-book Your Easter Floral Orders For Your Loved Ones This Easter, From J.K. Florists It's almost Easter & if you are looking for a perfect gift for Easter, there's no better way to wish your loved ones a Happy Easter than

Strabismus In Children: Recognizing & Treatment Of Strabismus A squint also known as strabismus is a common paediatric eye condition in children, where the eye muscles fail to work together. There is thus a misalignment of the eyes and may be

Instilling 8 Good Manners In Your Child! It's imperative that you instil good manners in your child, as it is an incredibly important life skill, and it's important you start early. Good manners begin with simple words such as thank you

Instilling 8 Good Manners In Your Child! It's imperative that you instil good manners in your child, as it is an incredibly important life skill, and it's important you start early. Good manners begin with simple words such as thank you

Parenting With Love: The Importance Of Love Towards Your Child The most important thing every child needs growing up, is love! Yes, that's right! If you are a parent, and you're reading this, then you must be wondering 'but wait, that's

Are You A Victim Of Gaslighting? Gaslighting in a relationship, is a manipulative tool used by a toxic partner to take control over the partner, by making them question their own reality & self-worth. Simply put it is a form of

Advantages Of Living In A Nuclear Family A Nuclear or immediate family is a 'typical' family structure, that includes parents and children living in the same household. This is considered the ideal family arrangement to raise children, by most. There are

7 Pieces Of Relationship Advice For Women It's important to understand that relationships aren't hard as such, it's just that it takes effort and time to make it healthy and happy. Both men and women approach relationships very differently and thus

What Is Academic Motivation & What Role Do Parents Play? Academic motivation has been defined as 'a child's desire in learning which is reflected in the approach, persistence and level of interest in academics, as judged against a standard of performance

Join The Right Team: We currently have several projects lined up and if you are seriously looking at building your wealth and getting into real estate you can start today, start putting your monies into a proven industry that will

Childhood Trauma- What Every Parent Needs To Know! It's so common to hear parents saying 'but this happened to him/her when he/she was so young! So don't worry he/she won't even remember!' This is completely UNTRUE! The truth is yes children

8 Toxic Parental Behaviours To Avoid! Toxic behaviour doesn't have to be the 'obvious' mistreatment or neglect of a child. There are also other behaviours that go unnoticed as toxic. These behaviours can have a long-lasting negative impact on children

Helping Your Child Set New Year's Resolutions The beginning of a New Year is the perfect time to help your child build some good habits and form a 'routine' & what better way than using New Year's Resolutions to make this

A Parent's Guide To Screen Time! The schools continue to be shut until next year & this means kids will be spending a lot of time indoors. The first thing that parents get concerned about is 'Screen Time'. Naturally, since children

Childhood Asthma- Childhood Asthma- What Every Parent Of A Child With Asthma, Needs To Know! Childhood asthma is an incurable condition in which certain triggers such as pollen or a common cold, can cause the airways and lungs to get inflamed.

Understanding Stress In Children Stress is a reaction of one's body to the different situations or things that occur within or outside one's body. Little amount of stress is good not just for adults but also for children. This good stress

5 Dating Tips For Men & Women Let's face it, not everyone is good at dating and it can be quite a hurdle for many. However, to make things easy we have some dating tips for both men & women

3 Things To Look For In A Partner, When Searching For Love When searching for love, often one has unrealistic expectations about the person and the relationship. Usually, these unrealistic expectations are based on what others think, one's past experiences, family

7 Signs You're Being Clingy & How To Stop! The word 'clingy' synonymous with 'anxious attachment in a relationship, refers to being needy and overly dependent on your partner. This behaviour of wanting constant reassurance from your partner or craving constant

5 Warning Signs Of A Troubled Marriage To Look Out For! No marriage is perfect and every marriage has its ups and downs. Having said that, there is no issue that can't be resolved in a marriage, but if it

Relationship Myths: 4 Common Things That People Consider Toxic In A Relationship, That Are Actually Healthy! Most people have misconceptions about 'love' and what a good relationship should entail. They have unrealistic beliefs that blur their understanding of what a purposeful

7 Trendy Ottomans That Can Transform Any Room The modern ottoman is the most versatile piece of furniture that is found in modern chic homes! Versatile because it has so many uses, one can sit on it, rest their feet on

Childhood Obesity- What Every Parent Needs To Know! Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition in which a child is noted to be significantly overweight for his/her age & height. This complex disease is no longer a disease of the developed

9 Steps To Help You Lover Combat Depression Does your partner suffer from depression? Are you finding ways to help support your partner who is struggling with depression? Are you struggling to find the right words and actions to comfort your

Hearing Loss In A Child: My Child Can't Hear? The 'hearing ability' is what helps a child to develop his/her speech as well as language skills. A child with hearing loss can either be diagnosed at birth or during childhood, which

Are You 'Stuck' In A Sexless Marriage? What is a 'Sexless Marriage' you may ask! Firstly, it's important to understand that 'physical intimacy' is what makes a marriage romantic. A sexless marriage is a marriage in which there is little or

Does Your Child Have ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD can be extremely challenging for you and your child, however, you can overcome the challenges by understanding what this is, the types & symptoms and the treatment to help your

How To Manage A Rebellious Child! Is your rebellious child driving you up the wall? Don't worry you are not alone! A child can be rebellious at any age be it at a toddler stage or during the teens. It's therefore

Stuttering In Children Stuttering is a common speech problem among children whereby the normal flow of a child's speech is disrupted making it difficult for the child to speak & communicate smoothly with others. A child with a stutter knows exactly

5 Common Relationship Fears That You Should Be Aware Of! Whether you have been in a relationship or you are about to enter one, fear is one of those factors that can take a toll on you and your relationship.

How To Ensure Your Child's Safety On Social Media & The Internet There is no denying that we live in a digital world. Social media has taken over everything we do. It's not just our lives but also our children's lives

Nurturing Your Child's Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence EI also referred to as EQ or emotional quotient is defined as the ability to understand as well as use and manage your emotions to not only communicate and empathize with others effectively

Importance Of Father & Child Bonding Long gone are the times when a mother was known to be the only important figure who took care of all the emotional and physical needs of a child. Nowadays, the number of single

5 Common Marital Problems No marriage is perfect and many couples face similar issues at some point in their marriage. Most issues can be resolved but there are others that need a lot of effort, willingness, and even help. Marriage is

Connecting With Your Child- How To Connect With Your Child & Its Importance! How many of us feel that we are disconnected in one way or another with our child? How many of us feel that the screen time has

Teach Your Child To Be Kind Starting This Christmas! Being kind is imperative and it's every parent's responsibility to make sure that they instil this important quality in their child. We all know that the world has become a meaner place

6 Relationship Issues That Just Can't Be Fixed! Many couples have been indoors since March and for the couples who have been living together, this so-called '4 months and counting' period for some of them has been a blessing, whilst

6 Fun Indoor Easter Activities To Try With Your Little Ones This Easter! This year, for the second time in a row, we are celebrating Easter at home. Irrespective of the current situation, it's time to make this Easter a little

Your Guide To Sibling Rivalry If you have children you may have been faced with the issues of sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is a concern for almost every parent with two or more children. It is defined as competition and animosity

Healthy Disciplining - The Best Way To Discipline A Child! Disciplining a child is every parent's nightmare! It is a job that parents dislike as it takes a lot of patience and can be very taxing. Remember it is your duty

4 Biggest Parenting Challenges Faced By Every Parent Parenting can be the most wonderful & most rewarding job in the world but at the same time, it can be the most challenging and at times frustrating too. If you are a

Understanding Mental Health In Children Just as physical health plays a vital role in the overall well being of a child so does the mental health. Good mental health is needed for a child to thrive and survive as it allows