Making Positivity the New Normal - 4 Things You Can Do to Prepare for 2021

What a year it has been! 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year with unprecedented ups and downs. While it was a tough year for most of us, let us take a step back to reflect on what we have learned and recognise the leaps and bounds in facing a challenging 2020! As we look forward to welcoming the New Year 2021, it is also important that we look back at our experience to determine how we can do better in the upcoming year. In the same spirit, we gathered four (4) simple ways you, mommies and daddies can prepare for a positive New Year ahead, with the help of the newly launched Enfamama A+ Club mobile app! 1. Health is wealth Now more than ever, the strength of our immune health is our priority, especially for young children because they have yet to fully develop their natural defenses to protect themselves from infections and illnesses. However, not to worry, immunity can be built through the gut, where 70% to 80% of our immune cells are found. Hence, the right nutrition, proper lifestyle habits, and necessary hygiene practices are crucial in activating and modulating the immature immune system. To kick start this activation, families can start by consuming proper nutrition that comprises balanced and nutritious meals with a variety of key food groups in proper amounts. Examples of these food groups are wholegrains, fresh vegetables, and fruits, lean meat, dairy, and minimal fat. Also, do not forget to stay active and hydrated! Getting a good night’s rest will make a big difference to our body’s ability to support a strong and effective immune system. For children, milk is one of the most important daily meal requirements. Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), a nutrient that is naturally present in our brain and in milk, is shown to have a protective effect against gastrointestinal infections – resulting in a significant decrease in days of fever symptoms . To find out more or to keep abreast of the latest news, parents can tap into the Enfamama A+ Club mobile app. The app is a free resource that contains educational and scientifically-supported articles for both pregnant mummies and mummies with young children; covering topics, such as nutrition, pregnancy, motherhood, and expert opinions. Like your own personal mini digital library and more, the articles are readily accessible 24/7, categorised accordingly based on your needs, and you can bookmark your favourite articles for future reference! 2. Stay organised As change is constant, staying grounded and organised is vital. It helps us make sense of the chaos and also, helps us prioritise quickly. We live in a highly-digitalised world and the key to smart organisation is to utilise technology that is readily available. Enfamama A+ Club mobile app provides in-built trackers for expecting parents and parents with children (1-year-old and above). It is a great organisational tool that is tailored to your pregnancy journey and your child’s age. For pregnant mummies, the ‘Mommy Checklist’ is an assistive tool that tracks your pregnancy journey by the weeks and creates checklists and guidance according to every pregnancy and fetal developmental milestone. You will never miss out on the highlights of your journey and stay ahead with the content that is constantly updated accordingly for you. But wait, it gets better. Parents can also track their child’s growth and developmental milestones, as well as their poop! The amazing thing is that the app not only tracks, but also provides you with an explanation based on the information that you have provided. All trackers are designed to make it easier for you to monitor your child’s development, bowel movement, and to update the important activities of your parenting journey. All this information is stored safely in the app, like a data warehouse. References are made easy, which helps in being prepared and informed for your doctor’s visits. 3. Encourage constant communication Spend quality time together and make the effort to engage with your children, ask questions, and provide plenty of reassurance. Actively managing your child’s perspective helps set healthy expectations and ease of transitions between routines. This gives them a peace of mind, which will translate to a calmer child. Enfamama A+ Club mobile app ensures that parents know what to expect and are up-to-date with their child’s developmental milestones. Knowing the right milestones can help you understand, communicate, and parent your child better accordingly to their age. The ‘Milestone Tracker’ covers four (4) important skill sets in a child’s life – mental, communication, motor, and social. Each skill tracker provides a practical guide and detailed explanations on nurturing healthy-developed children. 4. Count your blessings and pay it forward The grass is greener where you water it. Take time to list down the things you are grateful for and what you have learned this year. Gratitude has an immense power to bring about a positive perspective and growth during tough times – it works like a pair of lenses that offers rational and manageable perspectives, so we are not easily overwhelmed by temporary circumstances. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is the important lesson of support and compassion. Give thanks to those who have shown you support and help lift those that are struggling. It can be as simple as a phone call or a small gift to let them know that you are thinking of them, or even share a tool with others that has helped you in your daily life! Sign up with Enfamama A+ Club mobile app and you are entitled to special promotions and exclusive membership benefits from a selection of retail partners ranging from health and beauty to kids, fashion, and leisure. Show your appreciation to your loved ones today by passing on the good word and sharing them the various promos and rewards available on our site! Let’s make this 2021 a positive year! Experience the Enfamama A+ Club mobile app today and enjoy membership benefits with vouchers up to RM900! Available to download via the App Store or Google Play. For more information, please visit Enfamama A+ Club. *Disclaimer: Enfamama A+ Club is for pregnant mums and mums with children above 1-year-old only. References: 1. Veereman-WautersGetal.Milkfatglobulemembrane(INPULSE)enriched formula milk decreases febrile episodes and may improve behavioural regulation in young children. Nutrition. 2012;28:749-752. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900711003741?via% 3Dihub

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