Parenting

Children, with their developing immune systems, are vulnerable to various illnesses. Different vaccinations are recommended to safeguard them from diseases that can challenge their underdeveloped immunity. Among these illnesses is mumps, an infamous infection that can affect a child’s health. Though rarely fatal, mumps can lead to complications in some cases. Primarily affecting children between 5-9 years old, mumps is …

Pregnancy and motherhood are one of the most profound experiences, but they can also be incredibly challenging both physically and mentally. Mothers become intensified with the growing societal pressures and expectations which significantly leads to mental health issues among them. Which further makes it mandatory to support them mentally, physically, and emotionally because having someone by their side in this …

In India, the current scenario of underweight newborns remains a significant concern that requires attention. There are several reasons why babies are born underweight nowadays. One common reason is the mother’s nutrition and diet during pregnancy. Poor maternal diet can lead to inadequate weight gain for the baby, resulting in a lower birth weight. This also causes premature birth where …

In today’s world, career has become very important for a woman. Women are no longer considering the traditional role of becoming a mother as their sole purpose of life. Instead, they try hard for personal and professional fulfillment through their careers and believe in the concept of “Age is just a number, and the love between a mother and child …

Every year on October 17th, World Trauma Day is marked to increase public awareness of the effects of trauma on both children and adults. A child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development can be significantly impacted by childhood trauma, which is a complicated and pervasive problem. Before the age of 18, one in three Indian youngsters is thought to have experienced …

Bone is a living tissue, constantly changing throughout our lives with bits of old bone being removed and replaced by new bone by taking up and releasing calcium & other minerals. This is a cycle influenced by many factors such as our genes, gender, hormones related to growth & puberty, diet, exercise habits and certain diseases. During childhood and adolescence, …

Introduction Families with neurodiverse children account for a significant proportion of households worldwide, and their presence has profound implications for the entire family’s well-being. Having a neurodivergent child in the family can significantly impact family dynamics and pose unique challenges, particularly in providing adequate support for the special needs child. However, despite its importance, there remains a significant knowledge gap …

Her hands shaking uncontrollably, holding her maths paper completely soaked in tears, seconds away from it tearing into pieces. Voices running in her mind making her fear for her life. She bawled her eyes out in between the loud and petrifying screams of her parents, regretting having her parents involved in her studies. The only thoughts going on in her …

Children fall sick regularly. As they grow up, start going to school and have exposure to other kids and new environments, sickness becomes a regular feature. The child falls sick, you take them to the doctor, follow the instructions and they get better. Sadly, it is not this simple for autoimmune diseases. Has your child been recently diagnosed with an …

Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy in babies.  Though cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is increasingly being diagnosed in the Western countries, there is scanty data from India. The incidence of CMPA is estimated to be 2-7.5% in the first year of life. As cow’s milk is part of staple diet in Indian mothers and …