Toddlers are less likely to have asthma and itchy rashes if their parents “cleaned” their pacifiers by sucking on them when the kids were infants, a small new study suggests. The findings don’t prove that technique protects kids against asthma, eczema or other allergies. But researchers said it’s possible the … Read more
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Makes: 6 small fish pies Great for: Kids 2-4 years, Kids 4+ years Suitable for Freezing Fish is good for the brain so serve up a helping of fish pie at dinner. This recipe is creamy, tasty & looks good in mini … Read more
Just this past week, I bumped into two new moms of 4 months old who were particularly worried about when to start solids. One pointed out how her mother had been pressuring her for over 2 months to start solids – using that familiar phrase, “Well when you were a … Read more
A Flavorful Semolina for Toddlers and Babies. For all those mothers who have children who only say No to food, this is my way of making Semolina which has never disappointed me even when my son is 2 years old. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Semolina (Sooji). 2 tsp unsalted butter. One … Read more
Vegetable dal Khichdi – A quick comforting made with rice, lentils and vegetables. Nutritious food for kids. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Rice – 1/2 cup Moong dal – 1/2 cup Big Onion – 1 small sized Tomato – 1 small sized Green chilli – … Read more
First, some perspective for frazzled parents: Every healthy child is successfully potty trained. In the long run, the age at which she masters these particular skills doesn’t matter. It’s not a reflection of your skills as a parent or your love for her. Doing it earlier doesn’t mean she’s smarter … Read more
All parents become frustrated when they must change their toddler’s dirty diapers when diarrhea strikes. A child suffering from diarrhea may pass 5 to 10 stools per day. Those stools are loose or watery, often running down the child’s leg and soiling both carpeting and furniture. Diaper rash may appear. … Read more