It is normal for children to have difficulty in focusing at one time or another. But in children with ADHD the symptoms can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with peers. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder comprising of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with normal functioning of the child. ADHD is...
ऊपरी आहार (Complementary Feeding) ऊपरी आहार का अर्थ (Meaning of Complementary Feeding): ऊपरी आहार का अर्थ है अन्य आहार व तरल पदार्थ जो पूरक (Complementary) के तौर पर माँ के दूध के अतिरिक्त दिया जाता है, ना कि माँ के दूध के स्थान पर। स्तनपान (Breastfeeding) शिशु का सर्वोत्तम पोषण है। कम से कम छह...
There can be various turning points in one’s life. One such turning point is the arrival of new born baby. After 9 months of waiting and development, you finally get to hold your baby in your arms. This is surely an epic moment in one’s life, one to be cherished forever. To ensure that it...
Delays in speech are seen commonly in young children, but early intervention can play an important role in making these children reach their highest potential. It is important to note that some children develop language a few months earlier or later than general guidelines. In children not meeting the expected milestones for speech and language,...
Chest infection are common , especially .after a cold or flu during and winter . Although most are mild and get better or their own , some can be serious or even life threatening . Signs and symptoms of a chest infection The main symptoms of a chest infection can include : • A persistent...
If you have a baby at home, it is essential to know about the safe sleeping positions and tips to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS risk (1), which claims nearly 2,500 lives every year in the US. Around 80% of sudden and unexpected infant deaths are caused due to SIDS and the most...
Is your child passing loose stools? Is your child complaining of pain in abdomen? Are there any vomiting? Your child may have caught an infection of the gut (intestines) – gastroenteritis. What is Gastroenteritis? It is a commonplace infection of the intestine, to which most children fall prey to. Infact they suffer from this disease...
Language Disorder or  Learning Disorder; Dyslexia is so much more and yet not a big deal. In layman’s terms, it is defined as a reading disorder where there are issues using language in a competent manner or in a way that society expects her/him to use it. To have dyslexia doesn’t mean lack of intelligence...
Screengrabbed from British Red Cross/Youtube Would you know how to save a choking baby? Your answer to the question above could be a matter of life and death. Situations that require emergency first aid could come at any moment and being prepared is key. If you’re a parent to a baby, it’s crucial you watch...
What is Tongue tie? Tongue-tie or ankuloglossia is a medical condition found among new-born babies in which the bottom of the tongue is joined to the base of the mouth with a thin strand of tissue (frenulum). This attachment restricts tongue movement and hence the name. Ranging from mild to severe in intensity, in this...
