Category: General Wellbeing

Apr 23
6 Tips for Keeping Children Hydrated

As children are more prone to dehydration than adults and Thailand is definitely having one of the hottest summers in five decades, with thanks to our friends at Samitivej hospital […]

Apr 07
Safety Tips for Songkran

It’s time to dust off the water guns and raincoats as Songkran is approaching. There’s an extended holiday this year from April 13th to 15th but Songkran, AKA the Seven […]

Mar 19
Sun Awareness for Families in Thailand

As few as 7-10% of young Thai children are given sunscreen, and according to Professor Siriwan Wananukul it is never too soon to apply such protective lotions on children. Spending a […]

Mar 19
5 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Heat

With the hottest time of the year upon us, everyone in Bangkok will inevitably find themselves wilting from time to time. And it goes without saying that kids can be […]

Mar 12
5 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Around Water

Drowning is the leading cause of children’s deaths in Thailand, due in part to lax health and occupational safety regulations. For example, many condominiums and apartments have unfenced pools and […]

Mar 12
The Benefits of Learning to Play an Instrument in the Early Years

Music is everywhere – from myriad streaming apps to live concerts, music is an infectious feeling in which kids just love. Encouraging a love of music and learning to play […]

Mar 05
The Importance of Learning to Swim in The Early Years

Learning to swim in the early years is one of the most important skills parents can teach their kids, it’s one of the skills that could easily save their lives. […]

Feb 25
No Nits: Tips for Handling Head Lice

Yes, head lice are gross, but don’t panic! They are a nuisance for sure, but definitely not a health hazard — and certainly not an indication of your household’s level of […]

  • Babies
Jan 16
The Air We Breathe: No Replacement for Clean Air

Unlike energy, there is no “alternative or renewable air”. Clean air – we either have it or we don’t. And when we don’t, we notice it in ourselves and in […]

Jan 16
Coping with Air Pollution in Bangkok

Air pollution is a growing problem around Thailand. Although many steps have been taken locally, such as consideration of fuel used in motor vehicles (especially public transport) it is always […]