A relaxing massage is a great way to bond with your infant. Here is why (and how) you can make massage an integral part of your infant’s daily routine. – Gayathri Kumar
Before a massage
Right place. Select a room in the house which is draftfree. Ideally choose a sun-lit room and place a clean mat/ […]
Appetite slump in toddlers in paediatric jargon is loss of desire to eat. This is common in children between the ages of two-six – Dr. Atish Laddad
A common refrain of parents especially mothers, is that their infant is not eating enough. Appetite slump in toddlers is paediatric jargon for loss of desire to eat. This […]
A new-born’s first cry is joy to a parent’s ears as it shows first signs of life. But as you progress into parenthood, incessant crying by infants can cause stress, anxiety and feeling of helplessness. It’s important to understand that for a toddler — yet to develop language skills — crying is the strongest and […]
Early childhood is the time when children begin to form personal and social relationships. Therefore it’s important for parents, grandparents and caregivers to encourage them to identify, express and manage their emotions positively – Diya Shivlikith
Young children experience the same range of emotions as adults. They get angry, sad, happy, embarrassed, annoyed, etc. But unlike adults […]
It’s imperative that parents exercise great care and caution in choosing preschool which provide safe and nurturing environments and age-appropriate learning experiences to enable young children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development – Kausar Sayeed
Choosing an appropriate preschool is often an emotional and difficult decision for parents because it’s the first experience of youngest […]
“My daughter has a cupboard full of toys, but doesn’t value them at all!” laments Preetha Rajan, the mother of a seven-year-old. Preetha herself grew up with two or three toys, with a new one added every birthday.
Today, privileged children grow up with full baskets of toys from day one, and it’s hard to get […]
Pooja Goyal recommends the ACT — Awareness, Communication and Take action — mantra to keep children safe
It’s no longer a rarity to read bone-chilling reports of child sexual abuse in newspapers every day. India leads the world in child sexual abuse with 36,022 cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act […]
It’s critical for parents to understand the importance of sufficient sleep during early childhood development and ensure infants in particular sleep for 11-14 hours every day – Vineeta Kumar
Restful sleep is critical for the physical and emotional well-being of human beings of all ages, but in early childhood it is of greater importance because it’s […]
For preschoolers, lying is simply a way to escape trouble; they are too young to think about its moral implications. Counsel them that telling lies is wrong by explaining how lying can make a person untrustworthy.
“I did not do it!”
“You did!”
“I didn’t!”
“You’re lying!”
Parents often feel cheated and betrayed when faced with blatant […]
Teething aka tooth eruption in infants, is a natural physiological process for which most first-time parents aren’t prepared – Shivani Sharma
Teething aka tooth eruption in infants, is a natural physiological process for which most first-time parents aren’t prepared. Teething generally occurs between six to 24 months of age. As the first primary tooth breaks through the […]
Is your one-year-old child sitting in a pram for long periods of time? Is your preschooler spending too much time on digital screen activities? Unhealthy lifestyle habits start early. Children below five years of age must spend less time in sedentary activities such as watching digital screens, restrained in prams and child-seats. They need good […]
Young children are naturally curious and accident prone. If left unsupervised for even short periods of time, they are likely to place themselves in harm’s way. Therefore it’s important that parents take special care to make their homes child-safe to prevent accidents. Here are 10 common household safety hazards and dangers parents must watch out […]
Children below five years are most vulnerable to ocular damage, as their still-developing eyes are unable to cope with the speed of moving images on electronic screens – K P Malini
With a rising number of parents using tech gadgets to pacify toddlers, it’s unsurprising that over the past decade there’s been a corresponding increase in […]
Baby-wearing is gaining popularity in India with a multiplying number of women finding it practical and convenient to strap their children to themselves. It also promotes parent-child bonding with both infants and mothers experiencing less stress and anxiety – K.P. Malini
With her baby strapped to her back, the legendary Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi fought off […]
Babies thrive on routine,” said the you-can’t-survive-without-it book that a friend presented me on her first visit to see my baby.
But baby doesn’t seem to understand that verity. She thrives on upsetting my routine and chortling gleefully at my puffy sleepless eyes. Everyone coos it’s cute but I know she is secretly laughing at […]
Getting kids involved in household chores is beneficial in several ways for preschooler. It helps children learn skills and responsibility and build self-esteem – Radhika Meganathan & Sherine Kingsly
Juggling parenting, household chores, office work, socialising and multi-tasking can drain your energy. Getting kids involved in household chores is beneficial in several ways:
Most new parents are confused about the right age to enrol children on a preschool programme. While the decision to enrol children in playschool is determined by several factors, the most important should be child readiness – Aarti C. Rajaratnam
A neighbour’s child started preschool at age two, while another friend insisted on homeschooling until four. […]
It is 9 p.m and Roopa Malhotra’s nerves are frazzled after a long day as she tries unsuccessfully to get her three-year-old daughter to sleep. The Bangalore-based homemaker’s daughter Anju refuses to sleep and is soon bawling from exhaustion. Baby’s bedtime tantrums has become a nightmare for the Malhotra household.
Excessive use of digital devices can cause ophthalmic problems ranging from eye strain to myopia, especially in younger children – Aruna Raghuram
Digital screen-based activities dominate the lives of 21st century children. Computers, smartphones, video games and television are taking precedence over playing outdoors, sleep and family time. Children who have barely completed toilet training are […]
Parents should allow children to play in the mud, splash in puddles and play with animals. Exposure to germs helps them build robust immune systems – Dr Chaitali Laddad, founder & director, The Paediatric Network, Mumbai
The tendency of 21st-century parents to over-protect their children from all types of dirt and dust is debilitating their immune […]
Diapers cause skin rashes in the majority of infants and toddlers. Here are some pointers on how to prevent and protect infants from this painful affliction – K.P. Malini
For latter-day parents, disposable diapers offer great convenience. But they have their drawbacks. Diapers cause skin rashes in the majority of infants and toddlers wearing them. A recent […]
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