When I was pregnant with my first child, I devoured YouTube videos about everything I “absolutely” needed for the baby. Some advice was useful, some not so much. Like many first-time parents, we ended up buying plenty of items we barely used. Over time, I realized that a few key products and solutions can make the first months of motherhood much more manageable. The postpartum period is physically and emotionally demanding, and it’s the little things that truly make life easier. After a baby arrives, parents are often showered with gifts—clothes, blankets, toys. While cute, many of these items aren’t practical for daily life. Fancy outfits, iron-required shirts, or tiny…

I’m writing this post during a special moment—we’ve just recovered from the flu, and for me, it was the hardest one I’ve ever experienced. As usual, our children handled it much better. Their illness lasted only two days, during which they slept a lot and had a mild fever. My eldest son is now four years old and has never taken any medication, while my younger son has had antibiotics only once. From the beginning, we have chosen to treat them naturally, using herbs, homeopathy, vitamins, and a health-supporting diet. When I was a child, every infection meant antibiotics and syrups from the doctor, along with sweets from family members…

Paracetamol, known as acetaminophen in the USA, is a widely used pain reliever and fever reducer. In the USA, it is commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol, while in the UK, it is marketed as Calpol. It is frequently administered to infants and children and is widely available, as recommended by the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. As a result, nearly every household has it in their medicine cabinet. However, emerging evidence suggests that the use of paracetamol early in life may lead to long-term neurological issues. Paracetamol and Toxicity While paracetamol can cause liver damage in adults, studies indicate that its use during early childhood may…