Ever seen a professional ballerina dance? Impressive, isn’t it? Her posture, grace and incredible body control is physical perfection at its peak. In other words, her gross motor skills are highly developed. Not all [...]
As a baby grows and developmental milestones unfold, he is on a quest of discovery & adventure. Parents often enquire of ways to engage kids in activities that are fun and cater to their [...]
When you pick up a pencil or use it to write, you have the strong muscles in your thumb and index finger to thank. The tweezer-like act is what helps you button your clothes [...]
My son was almost 3 years when a well-meaning person offered him his first chocolate biscuit. Till then I had carefully managed to avoid any junk from escaping down my kid’s throat. No processed sugar, [...]
Raise your hand (stretch it if you like) if this has happened to you: Your sibling/cousin/college friend is visiting from USA/Singapore/Australia/UK etc. and wants to know if you want anything for your baby. If you [...]
A few days back, I read a rather disturbing message in a WhatsApp group. The group admin informed us that a fellow mom lost her baby to Intussusception. An 18.5-month-old baby had vomited her [...]
There is a scene in every sci-fi movie where it appears as if the aliens have won and humankind is doomed. Exactly that is how I felt when toilet training my son K. Pure [...]
Ever woken up at 3 am with a baby on your lap with no idea how he got there? I have. I remember placing my son back in his crib in a daze, but [...]
Renowned painter MF Hussein encouraged young children to colour on the walls in his house. He believed that creativity in children should be encouraged, not stifled. While I agree with his philosophy, I tweaked [...]
Have a baby, and very soon, you’ll have to roll up your sleeves and battle an illness your child is inflicted with, while your heart pounds outside your chest. It’s inevitable. With brand new [...]
