Mother and daughter
Shy child

How do you support a shy child?

Mother and daughter

One in five children is born with a predisposition to shyness. However, not every one of them develops into a shy child; a lot depends on the child's immediate environment. It is important for parents to provide the right support for a shy child so that they do not develop a complex about their shyness as a result of teasing and humiliation, but learn to recognise it as a normal character trait.

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Raw vegetables and salad
Diet

Why don't diets work?

Raw vegetables and salad

The good resolution is the first step. You resolve to go on a diet to fit back into your bikini. But even if you stick to the diet and actually lose weight, the success usually doesn't last. After a short period of time, the pounds start to pile back on as soon as the diet is over. Diets are preprogrammed for failure, what you need to change is your inner attitude towards food.

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Grandmother and grandson
Grandparents and grandchildren

Do grandparents know enough about their grandchildren's safety?

Grandmother and grandson

Grandparents are irreplaceable in the lives of children and also give parents a well-deserved break from time to time. Even though older generations obviously have experience of bringing up children, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are up to date when it comes to safety.

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