We all want to keep the chaos at bay, but you might be making your life harder by wielding too much control over your kid. Toddlers, amiright? Unpredictable, destructive, stubborn and volatile, they can swing wildly from cuddle bug to incensed teenager to drunk uncle and back again in less time than it takes to
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your little princess deserves a name that will do justice to the beautiful yet strong lady she will become one day. As a parent, you want the best for her, don’t you? So why not choose warrior names that suit her persona. A name that becomes her identity and goes
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Social-emotional development of a toddler is a gradual and integrative process. It refers to the process of inculcating self-awareness, social skills, and self-control to maintain healthy relationships (1). Through this process, a toddler learns how to express, experience, understand, and manage emotions. And it enables them to build meaningful and
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A beach vacation with your baby sounds like a tempting outing and would surely be a memorable one. It allows the baby to discover and explore the world outside their home. After taking into consideration the preparation and safety measures required to take your baby to the beach you can
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Sushi is a delicious staple rice dish of Japanese cuisine. This famous and traditional dish is served cold and consists of cooked rice, flavored with delectable seasonings, and various vegetables with egg or raw seafood. The various ingredients make it nutritious. However, there is a concern about eating sushi when
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Stacking identical blocks, comparing two similar toys, putting together two sets of same books, and similar tasks reflect your toddler’s ability to match things. Knowing how one is matched to the other is some practical knowledge that they acquire by observing their surroundings. You can support their eagerness to learn
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Twinkle twinkle little stars, Johnny Johnny, yes papa! Feels nostalgic, isn’t it? Children are easily drawn to songs and rhymes that have catchy beats. Preschool nursery rhymes allow children to explore languages, alphabet and numerals in a fun way, which stays in their memory forever. The learning process automatically becomes
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The baby’s skin is soft and sensitive. Appropriate moisturizing, protection from the sun, and regular cleaning can keep the baby’s skin free of germs, dryness, and rash. Most parents consider moisturizing the baby’s skin to protect the skin. However, the baby lotion is essential during dry seasons to keep the
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE White curd in baby poop is not an immediate cause of concern. Since breastfed babies are on a milk diet, sometimes, the fat globules of the breast milk may not be properly digested and may be expelled along with the poop. Formula-fed babies also experience the same. However, if your
Image: Shutterstock The development of speech in toddlers is considered one of the major milestones of cognitive abilities (1). However, it might sometimes be difficult for some toddlers to start comprehending their feelings into thoughts. Therefore, speech therapists recommend using a speech therapy app for toddlers to help improve their communication skills and encourage them
“I only have to make it to naptime” was my refrain every single morning when I was juggling a baby, a toddler, and freelance work I somehow had to fit in. When there were ill-timed diaper blowouts, unending toddler tantrums, or tears from all three of us, the one thing I could count on was the
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Is your little one doodling all over the walls of your house? Fret not! It’s time to introduce painting to them. It is a playful sensory experience and a creative activity for toddlers. It fills them with imaginative ideas and the use of various colors can get them happy and
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Water is an essential resource that is also termed a “vital nutrient” for human survival. Just like adults, babies have their water needs which are small yet crucial. Feeding higher amounts of water than what their delicate system can handle can upset their body’s electrolyte balance. Disturbed electrolyte imbalance can
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Congenital hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder wherein the baby’s thyroid gland does not produce thyroid hormones or makes very little of them. The baby has an under-functioning thyroid gland at birth, hence the term, congenital. The condition is also called neonatal hypothyroidism. Newborns are routinely screened for the disorder before
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Achild with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a shorter attention span, which could hinder their day-to-day activities. Therefore, after-school activities that can enhance their attentive skills are valuable. In addition, these activities may also help them drain their extra energy and channel it better. Here, we bring activities for
Image: Shutterstock Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children between ages two and three can be allowed to watch a maximum of one hour a day of high-quality educational programs under the supervision of a parent or caregiver (1). Educational TV shows can help children learn new subjects and improve their
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