Breast milk is best for your baby

Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for healthy growth and development of babies. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants. Thereafter infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to two years or beyond. Good maternal nutrition helps sustain an adequate supply and quality of breast milk. Unnecessary introduction of bottle feeding, partially or fully, or of other complementary foods and drinks may have a negative impact on breastfeeding, which may be irreversible. Consult your doctor and consider the social and financial implications before deciding to use breast milk substitutes or if you have difficulty breastfeeding. Follow usage, preparation and storage instructions of breast milk substitutes or of other complementary foods and drinks carefully as improper or unnecessary use may pose a health hazard.

A young child demonstrating responsibility by watering plants

Growing Up Together Naturally

Cultivating Character In A Day Of Fun

Children are master copycats – and many character traits are created by imitation. Here are 10 ways you can incorporate character-building activities naturally into your daily routine.

10 everyday activities to cultivate your child's character

COURAGE

Try a new experience like climbing a ladder at the playground or patting a neighbour’s pet.

Let the child draw something that he/she is grateful for

GRATITUDE

Draw one thing to be thankful for every week.

Explain extra gentle and care is needed for elderly and fragile items

GENTLENESS

Give your child several delicate items like a picture frame. Explain how some objects and people require extra gentleness.

PEACEFULNESS

Put on some soft music and do stretches while taking deep breaths. Encourage your toddler to follow you.

Watering a plant helps implant the responsiblity in child

RESPONSIBILITY

Water a plant every day.

GENEROSITY

Bake some muffins and encourage your child to offer some to your neighbour.

KINDNESS

Create a home for your stuffed toys.

SERVICE

Prepare a teatime snack for the family.

Children learns eye contact while speaking

RESPECT

Look into the eyes of the person you are speaking to.

Learn to say please and thank you when children request for sweets

COURTESY

Offer your child a special treat during mealtimes and request that they say “please” as they ask for new bites. Add “thank you” and “you’re welcome” as they master each word.