The prevalence of asthma in India is very obviously on the rise, and the medical fraternity attributes this trend to the increasing levels of environmental pollution as well as to the increased levels of stress among children. (more…)

Every Indian parent’s dream is to be able to see a 90% + entry against every subject on the report cards of their wards- nothing less will suffice. I noticed that my neighbour’s children had suddenly stopped cycling and playing on the street outside our gate, which they used to do until they were in the 3^rd or 4^th grades. (more…)

The Indian grand mom has always played a pivotal role in caring for the new born. Once the exclusive preserve of the maternal grandmother, the paternal ones are also pitching in these days to lend their support upon the arrival of the new baby. (more…)

Every parent’s main pre-occupation these days is to somehow get a handle on improving their child’s mental prowess. (more…)

Tara, new mother of a three month old baby boy, is given to pressing the panic button at the slightest sniffle or cough from her baby, which although quite unnecessary, is yet understandable. Most young parents tend to walk the tightrope when it comes to their infant’s health and well-being. (more…)

Look at the statistics…

“Nearly 16 per cent of children in our country are overweight and 31 per cent are in the risk of falling in this category” as per Dr S Anshuman, a child specialist. An individual with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is clinically classified as overweight. A BMI of 30 or more is classified as obese. To know your child’s BMI, click the link, http://obesityfoundationindia.com/bmi.htm (more…)