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Toddler Winter Health Tip       unsplash.com While winter in France can be enchanting, it also presented our home with an unexpected problem: dry air. I saw that my baby's once-soft, delicate skin was becoming dry and rough, particularly on her legs and face. Her complexion appeared to change even indoors, although initially I blamed it on the cold climate. Her tiny body was experiencing the effects of the dry air caused by our home's heating. I tried everything—rich creams, shorter baths, and even changing her clothing materials. While these helped, they weren’t enough. That’s when I discovered the true culprit—our home’s dry air. Why a Humidifier Matters for Baby’s Health I didn’t realize how much of a difference the right humidity level makes, especially for babies and toddlers. Dry air doesn’t just affect the skin—it can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, leading to restless nights and cranky days. Babies breathe faster than adults, and their airways are smaller, so...

  Toddler Winter Health Tip                                                 istockphoto.com/fr/ Winter in France is beautiful, but it comes with a challenge I never expected—dry skin. My baby’s soft, delicate skin, which I once took for granted, suddenly became rough, red, and flaky. It started with small dry patches on her cheeks, then spread to her legs. No matter how much I moisturized, her skin remained irritated.  As a mom, I panicked. Was I doing something wrong? Was the cold air too harsh for her? I quickly realized that winter dryness isn’t just an adult problem—our little ones suffer too. But after some trial and error, I finally found the right routine to keep her skin soft and healthy. If you're facing the same struggle, here’s what I learned.                             istockph...

  "The  Art and Controversy of Foie Gras”   I got this big question all of a sudden one week before Christmas. WHY IS FOIE GRAS SO SPECIAL DURING THE HOLIDAYS? It all began when my husband mentioned that he had seen an advertisement on his way home announcing that some locals were selling foie gras. Unfortunately, my husband missed the signage or advertisement to find the sellers, even though he told me he would go buy the foie gras the next day. He double-checked the road where he spotted the signage, even in the Intermarche publication, to ensure it was still there. Sadly, it's sold out. Instead, he purchased one at the grocery store. Second, when I looked at my French Pinay Facebook group, I saw that my friends were eating foie gras in their family photos.  So Why is Foie Gras So Special to French People? For the French, foie gras isn’t just food; it’s an experience. It represents luxury, refinement, and the art of living well. Its presence on the table signifies ...

  Toddler Winter Health Tip      Photo by Zach Lezniewicz on Unsplash My Story: The Never-Ending Winter Sniffles Winter in France is beautiful—the crisp air, festive lights, and cozy evenings by the heater. But for me, winter also means one thing: my toddler is constantly battling colds and flu. It feels like a never-ending cycle. Just when I think we're finally past one illness, a new cough or runny nose appears. I used to wonder—why do toddlers get sick so often in winter? Now, after multiple doctor visits, sleepless nights, and endless tissue packs, I finally understand. And more importantly, I’ve found ways to handle it. If you’re a parent struggling with the same thing, here’s why it happens and what you can do to help your little one stay healthier during the colder months. Why Do Toddlers Catch Colds and Flu So Easily in Winter? 1. Weaker Immune System Toddlers’ immune systems are still developing, making them more vulnerable to viruses. Unlike adults, they h...