CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Yeah, it is that time of the year when everyone is running around doing some shopping for Christmas. Are you ready my fellow young parents? This is the time for us to show our love for our children and to spoil them rotten with gifts, new clothes and yummy treats. However we must be careful not to overdo it, especially with the treats. We have to think about their tiny tummies, they can't handle all the sweet stuff so please don't give them too much and make them sick. 

And the gifts, I think it's wise to ask the kids what they want for Christmas. As young as they are they know what they want and nothing gives a parent joy as seeing their child happy, finally having what they've always wanted. For those little babies that can't speak yet, well mommy or daddy will have to decide. 

So do we have to buy Christmas clothing for babies as well? In this case I think it depends on the parents' generosity really. I mean that little cute thing has no clue whatsoever about what Christmas is but if you as a parent feel like you want your baby to dress up for Christmas no one can stop you. Go right ahead and spoil your munchkin. I know some parents will want to take the kids with them to do the shopping. I personally think that's not a very good idea, I mean this is a very hectic time, shops are crowded and things might get out of hand. I don't think that is the kind of situation a child should be exposed to. Also, these little fellows get irritated easily and will cry or ask to go home before you finish your shopping so I think it's wise to get their sizes right and leave them behind. Happy shopping fellow young parents!

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   Season's greetings: Love Poe

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE OR MEDICAL DOCTORS?

Many of us young parents still stay with our parents at our homes and some of our parents still believe that traditional medicine is the way to go. They were raised using traditional medicine and some of us were raised that way too. Problem is, we youngsters don't believe in this kind of medicine. I personally would not choose to burn "impepho" when my child is sick but would take him to the hospital but what do I do if my grandmother tells me that as long as I am under her roof I'll do things her way and that I should give the child a mixture of roots and water and he'll be fine? Do I go against her and take the child to a medical doctor or do I obey her and do as she says.
This becomes really confusing because as much as we are parents we are still our parents' children too. So who makes decisions about OUR children, us or our parents?