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Parenting involves lots of issues. Some of them come unseen but their effects last longer in the lives of children. One issue not very frequently talked about is middle child syndrome. Middle child as the name suggest are those kids that are second born in a family of more than two children. Parents play a major role in shaping the ... Full story

We are often worried about our baby’s skin and other health related issues. The skin of a baby is soft and extremely sensitive. Therefore, every parent must be tremendously careful and cautious while applying anything on their child’s skin. First of all, avoid using any random products on their skin. Always remember that your and your baby’s skin is completely different. That’s why you must use ... Full story

Parenting is never a smooth journey. It involves following a path with lots of deviations. It’s not a well-defined job where your task is limited to certain arenas. Parenting involves improvisation. There is no fixed way to approach a particular situation. There are several variables like parents’ behavior, child’s nature and situational constraints. One thing parents often seem averse to is seeing ... Full story

Out of the several disorders/disabilities that a child can have, one of it is Autism. This is predominantly a learning disability in children. Parents initially find it difficult to accept reality that their child is autistic and thus in shock they feel that their world is collapsing. However, studies and real life incidents show that autistic children’s condition can be improved tremendously. ... Full story

  Some children have trouble learning to talk. Some of them may not even start even after they turn two. As parents it is necessary to observe and analyze when your child learns to talk, how he or she talks so that you can take immediate steps to tackle the situation.   As ... Full story

Pregnancy is one of the not-so-easy periods in a woman's life. A diet program before, during, and post-pregnancy helps the body in adjusting to the various growth and recovery stages.  Many grandmothers and mothers force a pregnant woman to eat a variety of foods. But it is important to consult a dietician before intake of any food. ... Full story

In the previous post we learned about Pervasive Developmental Disorders, its symptoms and how parents should be alert about their child’s behavior and communication. A pervasive developmental disorder is a lifelong condition and cannot be cured. A doctor when trying to diagnose toddler with PDD, he usually prefers to wait and see the child’s condition if it improves before he makes his ... Full story

Other than brushing your teeth twice a day and avoiding sticky food at wrong times, there are a few more things that need to be taken care of to receive compliments on your teeth such as ‘a set of white pearls’!   Dental care when taken at an early age can save us from a lot of teeth problems in the later life. ... Full story

If you are an anxious parent of a child who is scoring poorly in exams and do not know what steps you should take to improve on your child’s performance, you may want to read further to tackle such a situation. First and foremost, stop cursing your child for his poor performance. He ... Full story

Baby acne is one of the common problems that babies are born with. Almost thirty percent of the babies are born with rashes, baby acne being one of them. This usually occurs when the baby is around three weeks. Baby acne can last untill the baby is four to six months old. However, mothers need not panic as baby acne is perfectly normal and is ... Full story