Often times in my interactions with children, I come across some of the most wonderful and sensitive minds. The way these kids think and see the world humbles me. Recently, I came across a very disturbing incident. I had the opportunity to meet this very sweet and bright young lady (let’s name her P). Her Read More
How to Improve Child’s Writing Without Writing
The most common mistake parents make when trying to improve child’s writing is forcing them to write more often. While writing practice is always good, children often get annoyed with all the practice. And they end up hating those handwriting practice sessions. I want to tell all parents something. Your child’s writing can be improved Read More
Tongue Exercises For Speech Articulation in Toddlers
Often, our kiddos speak words that we don’t understand. Children below the age of 4 often are unable to make the correct letter sound, such as k, c or l. Most children don’t need a speech therapist and these speech issues resolve on their own. You can help your child by understanding the cause of Read More
Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Types and Care
Anxiety is one of the most common health issues prevailing in the United States. Around 18% of the population suffers from anxiety every year. And this includes our children. Anxiety in children is often an ignored topic because often times it does not manifest itself in the way it does with adults. Types of Anxiety Read More
How Can Working Moms Bond With Baby
There are a thousand things, we moms have to do. Add work in the mix and there’s a thousand and one. Sometimes coming back from home, you really need space and time to de-stress. But then that mom guilt takes over, doesn’t it? There are times when the baby has gone to sleep, and you Read More
How to Encourage Tummy Time in Kids
A few days back I talked about Tummy time on my Instagram page. And the post got a conversation started on tummy time. How it is often ignored because a mama has to do too much. From managing less than seven hours of sleep to discomforts while breastfeeding, it’s not surprising mamas forget it. Read Read More
How to Spot Tongue Tie and Treatment in Children
Also known as Ankyloglossia, tongue tie affects 4-11 percent of children over the world. Most parents don’t know how to spot a tongue tie. Some don’t even know what a tongue tie is. That’s because it is not painful for the baby. You don’t even know if your baby has a tongue tie. Most people Read More
50 Self Care Ideas for New Moms
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful experiences. Some of you reading this might be saying, it’s also the most stressful one. Yes, motherhood is. It changes everything. It makes a bigger person out of us. Before I became a mother, I never realized I could be this giving and this loving. Motherhood opens our Read More