The Curious Mom

The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non communicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the life course.” 

The limited distribution and access to food supplies aggravate the plight of poor and low income Filipino households to sustain each person’s required nutrients through healthy meals. On the other hand, home confinement due to the mandated community quarantine may cause more people to not only restrict their physical activities but also to overeat and/or consume more food with empty calories as part of coping with stress and/or boredom. 

Given the importance of maintaining healthy diets to sustain our health and immunity against viruses and bacteria, we should turn to the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® as a viable safeguard to protect our family from diseases.

Some smokers appreciate the custom of smoking. They likewise state that smoking gives them a pleasurable inclination. For certain teenagers, it is an approach to defy their folks. Different teenagers may feel pressure from their companions (peer pressure) furthermore, start smoking as an approach to seem "cool". Some might be displaying a parent's or kin's conduct, and others trust it is an approach to mitigate pressure or fatigue. Regardless of whether you don't think you are going to continue smoking, it is anything but difficult to get "snared" or dependent in view of the nicotine found in all tobacco items.

Vintage bathrooms are trendy for several reasons. Homeowners who buy older homes often want to replicate the charm of original features. Some people love the beauty and elegance of historic elements like ornate plumbing and pedestal sinks. Vintage-style tubs are often easier to fit into awkwardly designed spaces. Fortunately, it only takes a few well-chosen elements to create a bath with a feeling of yesteryear. The right tub, sink, tiles, paint, and faucets can instantly add historical elegance to modern bathrooms.

Updating a bathroom sink is a fast way to alter the room's style. Modern homes often include bathroom cabinets with nondescript basins pre-installed. Sinks in older homes were typically standalone versions with decorative styling and little or no storage. As a result, simply replacing your current sink with a console or pedestal style gives the room a historic feeling. Pedestal sinks are mounted on a single, graceful column. Console styles have a unique, gracefully styled basin mounted on two spindly legs that curve gently. Suppliers offer both options in a range of styles that you can view in a bathroom remodeling showroom.

Per remodeling specialist Bob Vila, adding a retro freestanding tub changes the entire tone of a bathroom. Suppliers offer replicas of elegant clawfoot and pedestal tubs that can be installed almost anywhere in a bathroom. The beautiful fixtures are sold in a range of styles and sizes. You can choose from acrylics or metal versions that often have decorative finishes. Many are sold as packages that include matching hardware. The graceful tubs and hardware give bathrooms an old-world look as soon as they are installed.

Do you feel like there’s a missing member of your family? Maybe your household is a little too empty and quiet, or it’s loud and confused, and you really believe a pet is needed for bringing a little more harmony into the situation? Either way, it’s time to start looking into what pet would be best for your household, and why that matters. 

The best pet for your household differs from person to person; you’re going to need to do your research, and a lot of it! Because a pet is a commitment, and you won’t be able to just put them out when you’re sick and tired of the mess they make, or how many of your commands they don’t follow. 

So, what pet is the best for your household? You need to be able to keep up with each other, as well as suit each other’s personality, and you definitely need them to fit into the whole family. With all that in mind, let’s go through a few questions below that should help you 

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What Bond Do You Want with Your Animal?

The kind of bond you want with your pet is going to very much dictate what kind of animal you bring home one day. Let’s go through a few examples of the most common types of bonds people want to have with their pets:

• Some people want their animals to be their best friends; to be close to them, and be the biggest buddy they’ve ever had in their life.

• Some people fancy taking care of an animal, and ensuring it’s as happy and healthy as it can be within their home, but aren’t too fussed about the closeness of their bond with their pet. 

• And some people want to have a pet, but want to stay a little distant with it too - they want to have their own space, and they want a pet who desires the same thing, and that works out just fine for them. All they need to know is that there is a bond there! 

For people who desire the top option, a dog is always going to be the best pet for them. It might still be hard to bond with your animal, if you don’t have the time or the effort to put in, but most of all, dogs are social creatures that simply love to be with you, and they’re hard to ignore! Of course, some dogs are famous for being better natured than others. Some dogs, like the labradors you can find at this website, have wonderful temperaments when it comes to their owners. They’re friendly and open, and it’s very easy to bond with them simply by spending time with them.

Any parent knows that kids are clumsy, and any parent knows that their kid will, at some point, injure themselves. For a lot of parents, this fills them with dread. They don't want their precious baby to feel any pain ever. However, while this is a sign of a caring parent, it may not be ideal for the kids. 

Reacting too dramatically after your child falls, trips, stumbles, or collides can impact how they deal with accidents, injuries, and pain. If you fail to stay calm, then how can you expect them to remain calm? While you should be aware of what happens to your child, it's also vital to stay calm when an accident happens, and here is how to do that. 

Reacting harshly, jumping up in shock, and screaming your lungs out that your baby is hurt is not going to do anyone any favors. All this will do is make your child overreact to your overreaction, and this will make the pain feel much worse than it is. 

While you definitely should acknowledge that your kid is hurt, it's also worth trying a different approach. Instead of shock and horror, consider laughing or even don't react at all. It could be that your child is just looking for attention, and if you don't give it to them, they will get over any pain soon enough. 

Most playground injuries are never too bad. However, there is always going to be one time where the injury is just as bad, if not worse than it looks. When this happens, you've got to ensure you are prepared for all scenarios. 

Being prepared for everything will help you find the treatment your child needs. This will save you panicking and stop them from panicking. Whether you treat a cut knee or bloody nose, or even arrange for tooth veneers from a particularly nasty fall, being ready for anything will help keep everybody calm.