Pediatric

Body Image Positivity – Every Parent Needs to Know

Body Image Positivity – Every Parent Needs to Know

Body image is how someone thinks but has nothing to do with appearance, including size, height, shape or weight. Body image is acceptance, appreciating and respecting the body. It is associated with better self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-care. A negative or poor approach towards physical or mental health leads to depression,…

5 Smart Solutions for Parents of Picky Eaters

5 Smart Solutions for Parents of Picky Eaters

‘Picky Eaters,’ a word that’s more relatable to parents. The most common concern parents have with their children, worrying about not having a healthy or a proper mealtime.  Young children’s tastes and food preferences change day to day and that’s difficult to keep up. A child may take more than…

Tips for Indian Working Moms to Breastfeed Comfortably in Public

Tips for Indian Working Moms to Breastfeed Comfortably in Public

In India, young breastfeeding mothers face two major challenges: Stigma and lack of resources for privacy in public. Yet, a hungry infant needs milk. Although this is a basic and very natural part of embracing motherhood, the embarrassment of feeding in public is undeniable without adequate facilities. Women going to…

How can vaccination become less stressful for parents and children?

Tips on immunisation and handling its after-effects Immunization or vaccination is an integral part of a child’s healthcare in the early years. Following a schedule for appropriate shots is also mandatory. It ensures that polio, tetanus, whooping cough and other diseases do not attack or impair the development. It can…