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Asanga Patience

Asanga Patience is a science writer with a passion for fact-based storytelling. She has a background in Animal and Environmental Biology.
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Education

What Dyslexia Means, and Its Causes and Types

You’d agree with me that toddlers are a talkative bunch – from singing your name while running around the house to repeating every word they hear – they just can’t get enough of their newfound superpower.  It’s always a pleasant delight to watch your little one hit their talking milestone Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 1 yearOctober 27, 2021 ago
What Are The Signs Of Measles?
Babies & Toddlers

What Measles Look Like? Rash, Fever & Koplik’s Spots

“What are the signs of measles?” I asked myself again for the umpteenth time after examining my face in the mirror.  I had flat flaky rashes on my face that made me really uncomfortable because I thought it was measles. And I didn’t want to believe that I had escaped Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJune 5, 2021 ago
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Features

Does My Child Need Therapy? An Introduction to Child Therapy

Does my child need therapy? No parent hopes to get a yes to that question but sadly, children do need therapy. And if you’re asking the question, chances are you have a gut feeling about your child needing one. Thankfully, it’s okay and normal for young children and adolescents to Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsApril 30, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

Baby Crawling: What are the different crawling positions?

When they say variety is the spice of life, babies were paying attention, because they sure do love doing things in different but cute ways. Let’s take crawling, for instance, there’re quite a number of crawling positions that babies use to get around. Not all babies adopt the classic hand Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsApril 24, 2021 ago
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Crawling: When do babies learn how to crawl?

It’s quite common for parents to get curious about baby milestones like sitting, crawling, walking, talking, and others. Hence, it’s not out of place for parents to ask the question – when do babies learn how to crawl? It’s a habit that is born out of our inquisitive nature as Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsApril 17, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

Baby Shower: How to Plan a Baby Shower

Outline: how baby showers started – a quick guide | baby shower host | baby shower when | how to plan a baby shower | baby shower games | final note Yay! There’s a baby on the way! It’s exciting, thrilling, and you must be eager to rain showers of Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsFebruary 27, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

Self-soothing babies: What’s the big deal about self-soothing?

What have you heard about self-soothing babies? Watching your baby’s eyes gradually fall shut in sleep, after rocking and singing while dropping gentle pats on their back is an amazing experience. But as your baby grows older – and you return to your regular activities – they need to be Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsFebruary 24, 2021 ago
why do kids get cancer?
Health

Why Do Kids Get Cancer? How To Help A Child Battling With Cancer

Why do kids get cancer? Did you know that cancer is a leading cause of death in children between 0-19 years? Every year, roughly 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Yet, only 20% of these children get cured in low and middle-income countries. For low-income countries like Nigeria, certain factors Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 25, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

Food Allergy: How To Protect And Treat Food Allergies In Babies

There are tons of reasons why your baby might throw up on you after lunch, and food allergies in babies are just another reason. But how on earth are you supposed to know that it’s an allergy (which is a big deal) and not just a little tummy irritation? Simple, Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 20, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

Low Milk Supply: Causes and How to Increase Milk Supply

It is common for nursing mothers to complain about their babies not getting enough milk. Although most of these are more perceived than actual, low milk supply is still an issue for some mothers. It is one of the main reasons nursing mothers abandon breast milk and adopt formula feeding. Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago
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Health

Poor Cognitive Function In Children: The Role Of Gestational Age

What is poor cognitive function and how does gestational age influence it? Children need all parts of their brain to function well. The cerebrum helps them learn, speak, and reason well, the cerebellum coordinates their balance, while the brainstem aids their digestion and sleep – to excel within and outside Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 8, 2021 ago
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