By Siyona Varghese As a parent, ensuring the hygiene and self-care of your toddler is one of your top priorities. It not only promotes physical health but also plays a crucial role in their overall development. Toddlers are at a stage where they are exploring everything around them and as a result, their immune systems […]
By Siyona Varghese In today’s digital age, toddlers are growing up surrounded by screens. With smartphones, tablets and TVs being a common part of their daily lives, parents must navigate the fine line between allowing screen time and ensuring that their children are consuming age-appropriate content. Firstly, it’s crucial to note that too much screen […]
By Siyona Varghese As a parent of infants and toddlers, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help you reduce stress and anxiety and improve your overall well-being. By being mindful, you can learn to be more present at the moment and appreciate the little things in […]
By Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy & Siyona Varghese Potty training can start very early in a child’s life. Although it is generally done when the child is between 12 to 24 months, children as young as 3-month olds were trained in the older generations and are being trained now. Please see Elimination Communication. However, keep in […]
By Siyona Varghese Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet is important for her overall health and well-being. However, it can be challenging to get her to eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Research has shown that consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can have numerous health benefits, including […]
By Siyona Varghese As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child’s emotional development, especially during their early years. Emotional development is the process by which children learn to express and manage their emotions effectively. It’s a critical part of their growth that lays the foundation for their social and cognitive development. […]
By Siyona Varghese Milestones are essential to monitor to ensure that a child is developing at a healthy pace. In this article, we will explore the milestones to look for in 3-year-olds, including physical, cognitive and social milestones. Physical Milestones: At the age of 3, children are becoming more confident in their physical abilities. They […]
By Siyona Varghese Three-year-olds are at a critical stage in their language development and fostering this development requires intentional effort on the part of parents, caregivers, and educators. In this article, we will explore some strategies for fostering language development in 3-year-olds. Read, read, read: Reading is one of the most effective ways to […]
As a busy parent, finding the time to plan and prepare healthy meals can be a real challenge. With a million and one things on your to-do list, it’s easy to resort to fast food or takeout when it comes to mealtime. However, making healthy meals a priority for your family is crucial for their […]
Play is an essential part of a 3-year-old child’s development. It is through play that children can develop important cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills that will serve as a foundation for their future growth and learning. In this article, I will highlight the importance of play in the development of 3-year-olds. Cognitive Development At […]
