Mother, Baby & Child - January 2024

In this issue

Happy New Year to you and your family! I’m wishing you a prosperous, fun-filled, and healthy one too. This time of year often brings plenty of talk of resolutions and self-improvement and, while that’s often a good thing, it can lead to lots of pressure! I spoke with Kamelia Salimi, CEO and owner of Zoga, about her top three ways to stay grounded when it comes to goal-setting for the year ahead. Give it a read on page 20 - I hope the pointers help you on your way to success! And if your goals involve setting aside a little more time for yourself, there are some important ideas to take on board, on page 16, as you embark on your journey.

THE BENEFITS OF NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL TESTING

We look at how new developments in prenatal testing can help parents to be as prepared as possible.

2 mins

FIVE WAYS TO KEEP KIDS HEALTHY THIS WINTER

Children are most susceptible to picking up colds and illnesses in the winter season. Here are a few top tips to make sure your little one is at their best.

3 mins

WHY 'ME TIME' IS ESSENTIAL

We spoke to Flora Castillion, a limiting belief specialist in the region, on the very apt topic of me time’ and how it impacts your life.

4 mins

THE UNSPOKEN WEIGHT OF NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Here, Kamelia Salimi, CEO and founder of Zoga, shares her top three ways to stay grounded when it comes to goal-setting.

3 mins

NUTRITIOUS, SUSTAINABLE MEAL SOLUTIONS

Bumblebee Food can help busy parents on days when they simply need a quick, tasty dinner for children, that doesn’t compromise on nutrition!

2 mins

SUSTAINABLE PARENTING: CHOOSING ECO-CONSCIOUS BABY CARE

Parenthood is evolving, and with it comes a shift towards sustainable baby care. The choice of plastic-free wipes and minimal ingredients reflects a global commitment to a healthier planet.

2 mins

SUPPORTING NEW MOTHERS GETTING BACK TO WORK

We tackle the important and underdeveloped topic of helping new mothers ease back into their professional roles, looking at the progress that’s still needed to help working women with families.

7 mins

HOW BIRTH ORDERAFFECTS PERSONALITY

Birth order can play a huge role in the type of personality your children will have. Let’s take a closer look at what this means.

6 mins

PLAY, LEARN, THRIVE: DIBBER'S FAMILY FUN DAY

We discuss the Scandinavian nursery, Dibber, and everything it offers at its Family Fun Day this month.

3 mins

WHAT TO DO WHEN HOMEWORK IS A STRUGGLE

Many parents try to encourage good homework habits, but what approach should you take if homework is a challenging issue between you and your child?

2 mins

THE TOP INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2024

These are the seven diverse design elements that are predicted to gain a lot of popularity this year, bringing fresh inspiration into your home.

3 mins

KENWOODS FARMSTAY: AN INTERVIEW WITH DESIREE GONSALVES

We sat down with Desiree Gonsalves, entrepreneur and owner of Kenwoods Farmstay, to discuss what goes into creating a homestay business and her advice for others who want to do the same.

7 mins

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