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“Just One Cartoon to Keep Him Quiet…” It starts innocently. A parent hands over a smartphone during feeding. A cartoon plays during dinner. YouTube autoplay fills the silence. It feels harmless. But inside a child’s brain under age five, something powerful is happening. The early years are not just about growth-they are about wiring the …

Screen Time and Brain Development in Children Under 5: What Research Really Says Read More »

Why Indian Summers Feel Brutal During Pregnancy The sweltering heat of an Indian summer had always been tough, but for Priya, a 28-year-old first-time mom from Delhi, this pregnancy felt like an endless battle against the sun. In her seventh month, the relentless 42°C temperatures made every step feel heavy, her feet swelled like balloons …

How to Survive & Enjoy Summer Pregnancy in India: Essential Tips to Beat the Heat & Stay Comfortable  Read More »

Imagine this: It’s your child’s big day. The house is filled with giggles, colorful balloons floating everywhere, and your little one’s eyes light up brighter than the candles on their cake. But deep down, every parent (and grandparent) has that secret worry – “Will they really enjoy it? Will it be chaotic? Will I overspend …

A Happy Little Celebration: How to Plan a Joyful and Memorable Kids’ Birthday Party Read More »

Imagine this: It’s a crisp December morning in Delhi. The fog blankets the city, and your little one, bundled up in a cozy sweater, excitedly rushes out to play. But by evening, the excitement turns into worry a runny nose, persistent cough, and a low-grade fever that refuses to budge. Sound familiar? As parents (and …

Winter Woes: How Indian Parents Can Protect Their Children from Common Cold, Cough, and Fever This Season Read More »

A Morning Many Indian Mothers Know Too Well It’s 6 a.m. in a typical Indian household. A pregnant woman slowly gets up, feeling unusually tired. Her mother-in-law insists, “It’s normal-every pregnant woman feels weak.” She sips her tea, skips breakfast due to nausea, and rushes to manage household work before heading to the clinic. Weeks …

Pregnancy Anaemia in Indian Women: The Silent Risk Many Families Ignore Until It’s Too Late Read More »

“Isn’t Two Too Young?” — A Question Almost Every Indian Parent Asks It usually starts at a family gathering. A two-year-old clings to their mother’s leg while relatives debate animatedly. “Why rush? Let the child enjoy childhood.” “In our days, we started school at five and turned out fine.” “Nowadays kids are stressed too early.” …

Starting Play School in India at Age 2 or 3: A Scientific Look at Early Learning, Brain Development, and What Parents Must Know Read More »

“She Eats Well, So How Can She Be Iron Deficient?” The doctor’s words hang heavy in the consultation room. “Your iron levels are low. This is iron-deficiency anaemia.” The family looks confused. “She eats spinach.” “She takes fruits daily.” “There’s no bleeding-how can iron be low?” In Indian households, iron deficiency during pregnancy is often …

Pregnancy Iron Deficiency in India: Why It Begins Early, How It Harms Quietly, and What Families Must Do Differently Read More »