In his profession as a marriage counsellor, my husband handles complicated marriage issues. Surprisingly, he recently shared with me about most of the major conflicts resulting from sexual deprivation or total lack of it. While sex is not the centre of any marriage, it contributes to happiness and emotional fulfilment. Sex is a basic need. […]
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My best friend –Sue- recently confided in me about something that I only read in parenting magazines. Her husband of 7 years received a call from a 13-year-old teenage girl introducing herself as his daughter. Since then life has never been the same in her marriage. Surprisingly, Sue’s husband didn’t know of the girl’s existence
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Toilet training toddlers is not an easy task. While every parent looks forward to the independence and freedom that comes with successful potty training, the process takes hard work and some occasional tears of disappointment. Nevertheless, don’t give up. There’s a notion that boys take longer to potty-train but for me, my firstborn boy was
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Ranch Dressing Popular seasoning; various ingredients can cause reactions. Causes of Reaction 1. Eczema/history of eczema 2. Artificial additives, preservatives, flavors 3. Allergens like spices, dairy products Symptoms – Rashes on skin – Reddish-pink spots – Swelling around mouth – Mild itchiness Treatment 1. Cold compress 2. Clean, dry skin 3. Gentle moisturizer 4. Avoid
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My colleague Jenny was preparing to conclude her 3-months maternity leave. I met her at the baby shop shopping for new clothes for her 10 week old son, who has grown chubbier and taller. As we laughed at how babies work hard to burst their newborn clothes fast, she told me about her 10 week
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When my little girl clocked one year, I was so proud of her. She had achieved numerous milestones, and her bubbly nature saw her make friends everywhere. I remember the first time she walked unaided-it was by her 9th month. By 12 months, she’d sleep, play and eat independently. A month later, I started worrying
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When I accompanied Terry- my neighbor’s wife, for delivery, the doctor shockingly recommended an emergency c section since her little one was overweight. After one tension-filled hour, she delivered her baby. Then came three days of hospital stay for recovery. After discharge, we were all ready for the tasking parenting journey ahead. Fast forward, the
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