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Dinosaurs Toys - Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Play with Them

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If your kiddo has a dinosaur obsession, you should be thrilled. Science calls this an “intense interest” and says it will drive a child’s learning as well as help foster lifelong curiosity. In fact, above-average intelligence is not unusual for kids who are enamored with dinosaurs, or any subject that generates a natural strong interest. The same thing goes for a focus on cars, trucks, trains, dolls, drawing, etc. If a child shows an incredible fondness in something, it can be a very good thing. In this post, I’m going to talk specifically talk about dinos because it’s such a popular interest among kids. WHY A DINOSAUR OBSESSION IS SO GREAT “When we’re interested in what we’re learning, we pay closera attention we process the information more efficiently; we employ more effective learning strategies…” – source That’s precisely why boys and girls who are fascinated with dinosaurs can tell you the names of so many of them. They find them incredibly interesting which makes...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS – Photography Posing Tips for Parents

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HOHOHO, it’s just a few more weeks to Christmas! How’s your preparation for the Holidays? Apart from all the festive celebrations, this is also the best time to capture your child a midst all the beautiful decorations. Oh but children would hardly stand still long enough for you to press the shutter. I have some tips to help you take that perfect Christmas photos during the coming holidays. Tips for a Great Christmas Photoshoot 1. Santa Hat/Headbands . How to dress your baby up as a Christmas baby? Chubby babies under 1 years old wearing diapers are the cutest! Have the baby lying down beside a snowman or reindeer, wearing only his diapers and a Christmas hat. CUTE! Children over the age of 1 can be dressed in red, with some white or a green accessory, a Christmas hat, reindeer headband or scarf to easily bring out the Christmas atmosphere. 2. Christmas Tree . What is Christmas without a Christmas Tree? Just put a Christmas tree at home, decorate it with some Chri...
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Simple Overnight Oats Recipe – 7 Delicious Ideas

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Overnight oats is a super fast, simple, healthy and delicious breakfast. It takes only a few minutes to prepare, no cooking and you can mix and match your taste. During the overnight soaking process (hence called overnight oats), the oats will gradually soften after one night. It is ready to be served the next morning along with some fruits or nuts. I will share with you 7 simple overnight oats recipes here adapted from PenguinOlivia. Benefits of Overnight Oats The nutritional value of oats is very high. Oatmeal is rich in carbohydrates, water-soluble fiber, protein and unsaturated fatty acids. Carbohydrates can replenish the energy and blood sugar after a night’s sleep. Water-soluble fiber provides a feeling of satiety and stablises the blood sugar. Oats’ unsaturated fatty acids also help lower cholesterol and maintain cardiovascular health. In addition, most of overnight oats are made with milk, which contains various nutrients such as protein, vitamin A, B, calcium, cop...
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Negative Ions Air Purifiers – Its Not All Positives

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Like many parents, I have also invested a fair bit on air purifiers to remove allergens in the bedroom when my children sleep at night. A three layer air cleaning process is fairly common. The first step is the carbon prefilters which traps larger particles like hair and some odours. The second layer of volatile organic compound (VOC) filters trap odors and airborne pathogens; and lastly the HEPA filters reduce indoor allergens such as dust and pollen. The icing on the cake, negative ion air purifiers which releases negative ions into the air. Negative ions are abundant in nature. Negative ions are supposed to be further clean up the air off any mold spores, pollen, pet dander, odors, cigarette smoke, bacteria, viruses, dust and other hazardous airborne particles. Negative ions are also said to increase your sense of well-being and mental clarity. At this point in time, let me caveat that yes, air purifiers does a wonderful job cleaning up allergens and pollutants in th...
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Rilakkuma Food – Inspirations for Everyday Breakfast

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I’m sharing today some cute appetizing Rilakkuma themed food for breakfast. These are definitely not the ugly bentos I’ve shared earlier. Rilakkuma (リラックマ Rirakkuma) is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company San-X, created by former employee Aki Kondo. Grab some inspirations to make them for your loved ones.
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Mahdis Mohamaadi – The Internet is Mesmerised by this Iranian Girl

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If your daughter is so pretty, would you quit your job and be her full time bodyguard? A father in Iran did just that for fear that her daughter’s good looks may bring her unwanted harassment or harm. Little Princess from Iran, Mahdis Mohammadi Meet 8-year-old Iranian girl Mahdis Mohammadi who has a pair of big dark eyes, thick eyelashes and a high nose. She has been praised by foreign media as being “the most beautiful girl in the world.” Despite her young age, Mahdis has a super-beautiful appearance. In addition, her parents like to dress her up as a little princess. Her parents hope that she will go into literature and arts after she grows up. She maybe a musician or a dancer, depending on her daughter’s own development, talent and choice. But for now, Mahdis’ dream is to become a teacher or a scientist. She is also interested in literature and nature. 189k followers on Instagram and the number is still growing. Mahdis’ parents also created an Ins...
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What is URTI - The Doctor's Jargon

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Diagram of the Human Respiratory System If you have been to a doctor,  you would probably have seen URTI written in your diagnosis at one point or another.  So what is URTI?  Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI), also known as the “common cold” or the “flu”, is easily transmitted via the inhalation of aerosol droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs or through direct contact with the respiratory secretions and saliva of an infected person. While most symptoms are mild and self-limiting, there are cases of severe infections and flu-related complications. It is therefore imperative that everyone takes preventive measures to avoid URTI. If, however, you are diagnosed with URTI, it is also vital that you take protective measures to reduce or eliminate the transmission of the virus or bacteria, so that the infection does not spread to others, including your friends and family members! Don’t let the Cold get to You. Here’s what you can do: Wash your han...
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How to Raise a Smart Baby – Sleep on It!

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SLEEP . A crucial part of a baby’s development. We all know this. Sleep, is also the way to raise a smart baby. Before we discuss how to sleep the right way, let’s see how the lack of sleep can affect our babies. Unhealthy for the Heart How many of you are going through this. Your child couldn’t get to sleep at night, and they cannot wake up in the morning for school? They end up being cranky, fussy and restless throughout the day. Some might even have poor appetite or experience anxiety. Anxiety increases the heart rate and this regular increase in heart rate is detrimental to the heart’s health. Lowering the Immune System Is your child skipping his afternoon nap regularly? Did you notice your child falling sick more often after he missed his afternoon nap for a period of time? The frequency of falling ill is “inversely proportional” to the number of sleep he gets every day. When a child does not have sufficient sleep, his body does not have sufficient rest and hen...
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