If you are reading this with a stack of wet chaddis in the laundry basket and a toddler who insists the potty is “scary”, take a deep breath. You are not doing it wrong. These potty training tips come from what paediatricians recommend today and from what has actually worked for the mums in the …
“Beta, just one more bite.” If that line is on repeat at your dining table, you are in very good company. Picky eaters are one of the most common worries we hear from Momyhood mums, whether your child refuses everything green, survives on dal-chawal and biscuits, or suddenly hates the paratha they loved last week. …
Few things worry a new mum more than watching her baby go red in the face, strain and cry, with nothing in the nappy. Constipation in babies is common, especially around the time solids start, and the good news is that most cases can be eased at home with simple, safe steps. This guide explains …
Remember lying next to your nani as she told you about the clever rabbit who tricked the lion, or Birbal outsmarting the whole court? Those stories stayed with you for a reason. Storytelling for kids is one of the simplest, cheapest and most powerful things you can do for your child’s brain, language and heart, …
Your child chatters non-stop at home, but at the school assembly, the annual day or even a cousin’s birthday they freeze, look at the floor and whisper. Sound familiar? Stage fear is incredibly common, and public speaking for kids is a skill that can be learned, step by step, without forcing a quiet child to …
A blocked nose, a barking cough at 2 am and a cranky child who won’t eat: cold and cough in kids is the most common reason for those exhausting nights, especially when the weather changes, schools reopen or Delhi’s winter smog sets in. Most colds are caused by viruses and get better on their own …
“What do I even do with my baby all day?” If you have asked yourself this between feeds and naps, you are not alone. The good news: you don’t need expensive classes or fancy toys. The best activities to do with babies are simple, everyday moments that use touch, sound, sight, smell and movement. These …
Tummy aches every Monday morning. Tears before exams. A child who won’t sleep alone, or who asks “What if…?” again and again. Anxiety in kids often hides behind everyday behaviour, and it’s more common than many parents realise, especially with exam pressure, packed schedules, screens and news reaching children younger than ever. The reassuring part: …
Read time: about 4 minutes A healthy newborn needs very little skin care. Most skin problems come from using too many products, not too few. Here is a simple routine based on Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) guidance. The newborn skin care routine Room and water: warm room (26 to 27 degrees Celsius), no draught. …
“Share with your brother!” “Give her a turn!” “Mine!!!” If your living room sounds like this every time cousins visit, here’s a secret that might surprise you: most toddlers simply aren’t developmentally ready to share yet. Knowing how to teach sharing starts with realistic expectations. Then come small, playful steps that build the skill over …
