A night of good sleep is one of the deciding factors of your baby’s health. If you sleep well during pregnancy, your immune system and brain function improve and growth hormone level gets regulated.  [Read more…]

How many of you struggled to carry out addition and subtraction as a kid? Not just addition and subtraction, but the basic understanding of different mathematical concepts is a vast process in itself. [Read more…]

With you working from home, kids not going to school, no household help or social interaction; things could go out of control at times.  But with proper planning & organization, everything becomes easier and you can make the most out of these changing times. [Read more…]

Has your babies’ little tooth started erupting? Are you worried about what it can chew that would also provide the required nutrition?  Experts recommend introducing solid foods to babies around 4-6 months of age. Introducing solid foods has a lot of benefits- it improves baby’s coordination skills and encourages self-feeding. But remember to choose soft items that can be squashed between two fingers. Avoid anything that could lead to choking. Check this curated list of best foods that you can feed babies without teeth: [Read more…]

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a pregnancy diet.  And juices made from fresh fruits and veggies could elevate mood, fight anxiety and provide vital nutrition to both mother and baby. Fresh juices also meet the daily fluid requirement of pregnancy. Check this list of 8 super healthy juices that are easy to prepare and are highly nutritious [Read more…]

Babies have a limited set of tools to convey their needs and get our response. Crying is one of those tools. Usually, babies cry for as much as two-three hours in a 24-hour period. They may cry for many reasons like- [Read more…]

When your baby touches the mark of six months and is ready to wean, you could be surrounded by questions like

• What to feed your baby?
• What has all the required nutrients?
• What food would contribute to the baby’s overall growth and development?
• Would it suit the baby?

And the list goes on. Well, the answer to all these questions is Oatmeal. It is packed with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibre, proteins and antioxidants. According to a study, it is the only cereal that least number of children are allergic to. [Read more…]

 

Toddlers generally do not enjoy having their hair washed and most times start to cry as soon as the water is poured on their head, the reasons for this could be: [Read more…]

Toddlers are a bundle of energy and hence tend to burn calories faster, this in addition to the small size of their stomachs makes it essential that they are fed smaller portions at regular intervals. Therefore having a snack time in between the main meal times will not only keep them feeling full, but also ensure their energy levels do not dip. Here are a few healthy snack items which will [Read more…]

As a parent deciding on whether to have a second child there may be numerous questions concerning this decision running through your mind. While on the one hand, the thought of having an addition to your family will be filling you with joy, on the other you will be having your own doubts and concerns. While it is natural to be concerned about the many challenges of raising two children the fact remains that there are also many benefits of having two children. Here we have listed out these benefits which you can [Read more…]