My child asked me, “Mama, why are we taking the bakra away?” This question can be very difficult for many Pakistani mothers to answer during Eid al-Adha. One moment your child is happy and playing with the bakra, and the next moment they are confused and sad. If you have ever wondered how to explain […]
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11:47 PM You finally sit down after cleaning the kitchen, folding the laundry, and putting your baby to bed after a full hour of “just one more story.” Then suddenly… crying. You run to the living room, thinking maybe the blankets have slipped. You put them back in place. Thirty minutes later? Same thing. By
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Having a baby is a thing but it can be really tough on your body. You need to make sure you are eating well and taking care of yourself so your baby can grow strong and healthy. Prenatal vitamins are very important for this. They help make sure your baby is getting all the nutrients
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Mother’s Day is here. You might see flowers, posts and perfect captions everywhere. Your reality might be different. You’re tired. Your child woke up several times last night. The house isn’t perfect. Instead of celebrating you’re just trying to get through the day. And inside you think: “Am I really doing enough as a mom?”
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Are you trying to get pregnant? It is just not happening? Sometimes the reason is not very clear.. One thing that people often do not think about is the thyroid. The thyroid is a gland but it has a big impact on hormones and pregnancy health. Whether it is TSH in pregnancy, high TSH or
A Complete Guide to Object Permanence for Parents If you are a parent you might have noticed that your baby sometimes ignores things when they are out of sight.. Then at a certain age they start looking for those same things. Whether it’s a toy or you yourself. This behavior is actually part of a
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Why Is My Baby Refusing Solid Foods? If your baby is not eating solids this is an issue. Especially in Pakistan where feeding practices are different. Your baby refusing food can happen for many reasons. Common reasons include: Teething discomfort Texture problems Breastfeeding preference New taste rejection Many parents search for answers when their baby
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What Are Fertility Exercises? Fertility exercises are activities that improve female reproductive health. These days many women search for exercise for fertility, exercise and fertility and fertility exercises. The simple truth is that exercise and fertility are directly connected, if you do the workouts. How Exercise and Fertility Are Connected Regular exercise for fertility helps
When Can Babies Drink Water in Pakistan? One of the common questions Pakistani parents ask is: “Kya baby ko pani dena chahiye? Aur kab se?” In our culture elders often suggest giving water especially in hot weather. But medically the answer is very clear: Babies should not be given water before 6 months of age.
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Formula feeding is an option for many parents but it can be tough too. Lots of parents in Pakistan struggle because they do not know what to do. From gas issues to mixing the formula wrong there are things that can go wrong. This guide will tell you about the common formula feeding problems and
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