Most common reasons toddlers in Kenya refuse to share
For children, sharing is often a foreign term until it is taught and demonstrated by parents. Toddlers in Kenya are no different with many of them refusing to share their personal items with others...
View ArticleThree (3) fun games to help your toddler learn sharing
For many Kenyan parents, teaching their toddler to share is as hard as anywhere across the globe. It is common to find them whining and throwing tantrums when asked to share leaving their parents...
View ArticleVisitors at Home
Once you get home, you will be busy settling in and bonding with your little one. Bonding occurs during the sensitive time in the first hours and days after birth when you as parents make a deep...
View ArticleShaken Baby Syndrome
Sometimes when a baby is crying or irritable, caregivers may shake a baby due to a build up of tension or frustration. However, shaking a baby can cause Shaken Baby Syndrome, which is a serious and a...
View ArticlePotty Training: Girls vs Boys
Potty training in Kenya is a chance for parents to finally stop buying diapers and channel that money to other household expenses. However, training children to use the potty is not as easy as it seems...
View ArticlePopular methods of potty training
POPULAR METHODS OF POTTY TRAINING For many Kenyan parents, potty training is often approached with uncertainty and anxiety. The main reason is the work and patience needed to getting toddlers to use...
View ArticleProblems mums are likely to face when potty training
Getting your child to use their potty well is an achievement for many mums raising toddlers. The main reason is that potty training is a process that can take a few days or even months depending on...
View ArticleHosting Baby’s Big Days.
In our African culture, the birth of a baby is a celebrated event and most often there are parties and events planned to celebrate the new addition to the family. These include baptisms, ‘welcoming the...
View ArticleFever
See a doctor if your baby’s temperature is higher or lower than the following normal ranges. You only need to check your baby’s temperature when you think he/she is ill. Causes Of Fever In Children •...
View ArticleOverview of Toddler Illnesses in Kenya
The probability of your toddler getting sick while at home or childcare is quite high as their immune system is still not strong enough to guard against viruses and bacteria. Fortunately, with proper...
View ArticleAllergies and Toddlers
In Kenya, some toddlers are confirmed to suffer from allergies from an early age resulting in parents looking for ways to manage the problem well. Allergies are caused by a variety of allergens that...
View ArticlePreparing to go Back to Work?
One of the most traumatizing days for me as a mum was when I had to leave my baby for the first time to continue with my usual routine of earning a living. I felt torn and apprehensive and as I walked...
View ArticleCommon Ailments
Colds and other illnesses Babies can get colds just like the rest of us. A cold is caused by a virus and usually results in mild symptoms in your baby (stuffy or runny nose, mild fever, and mild...
View ArticleHow to Maintain Consistency in Discipline
When it comes to discipline of toddlers, consistency is very important if they are to learn right from wrong. Even so, many parents in Kenya have a hard time being consistent leaving their children...
View ArticleTips to Stop Your Toddler From Hitting and Biting
For parents, getting their toddler to stop hitting or biting may seem impossible especially when yelling “NO” is not working. It is important to remember that discipline for toddlers should always end...
View ArticleTerrible Twos: What to Expect
Many mums in Kenya are warned about “the terrible twos” as their toddler gets closer to that age in a few weeks or months. Most of the stories are usually negative, leaving them afraid of that time in...
View ArticlePoisoning
Children under the age of 5 are at the greatest risk for accidental poisoning. All children are naturally curious about the environment around them. They explore the environment by putting everything...
View ArticleSigns That Your Toddler Has Hit “Terrible twos”
Most parents in Kenya that have toddlers approaching two years old have the fear of the “terrible twos”. It is common to find them preparing by reading books or consulting with parents of much older...
View ArticleTransitioning Twins to Toddler Beds
Parents with twins are likely to face double challenges when transitioning them to toddler beds. The transition requires the cooperation from both children as they usually feed off each other’s energy....
View ArticleHow to Teach Your Toddler Basics of Hand Washing
Hand washing is a habit that should be encouraged among toddlers all over Kenya in order to avoid health problems. However, for a toddler to develop this important habit the training has to begin from...
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