At my barely a week old son’s first doctor’s appointment, the assistant pressed his skin with her fingers, looked at his eyes and announced he had jaundice. I nearly fell out of my chair. [...]
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 [...]
Which Sippy cup/straw cup should I buy? A question parents often ask when their baby is ready to start solids, or needs to transition from feeding bottle. You may hear/read terms like a [...]
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 [...]
