How to manage different special needs

Down Syndrome

The first physician to diagnose and describe this syndrome was known as John Langdon Down and thus the condition was named Down syndrome.  This...
‘We change diapers!’ Meet the Hands-on Fathers

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy, also commonly referred to as CP, is a term that describes a group of disorders caused by damage to the brain. It...

Treatment Options for Cleft Lip and Palate

Since this condition is present at birth, the doctor will have a plan of treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. These treatment...

Cleft Lip and Palate

Approximately 1 in every 500 Kenyan children is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate.  This congenital condition may lead to difficulty breathing,...

Spina Bifida

This largely means "cleft spine," and is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges (the protective covering around the...

Allergies in Babies

When I was a little girl, I wondered why my skin looked rough, and was constantly itchy.  I envied my friends’ smooth skin that...

Hosting Baby’s Big Days

In our African culture, we prepare big events to celebrate every milestone. So, within the first year of your baby’s life, you will have...

Drowning: Prevention and First Aid

Drowning is one of the main causes of death among children between the ages of 12 and 48 months. It only takes seconds for...
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