When teeth start erupting, some children have a relatively easy time. However, others are not so lucky and may suffer...
First Years
Big Life Leaps
If you're a parent, you may be familiar with the concept of Leaps. They're phases of growth in babies and young...
Q&A with Dr. Smriti Mathema
Vaccines 1. Is the non-governmental vaccine necessary if yes, which ones are the most important? Most of these...
Places to buy children’s books in Kathmandu
Research shows that reading to your kids has a multitude of benefits for their cognitive and social development. To...
Chhaithi ceremony in a Newar household
Chhaithi (which translates to sixth) is a ceremony celebrated six days after the birth of a baby. The closest family...
Handling a baby during family gatherings
I have an extended family – there are a lot of uncles and cousins on my side. Everyone loves spending quality time...
Taking care of a baby during a pandemic
Having a baby in the middle of a pandemic was a rollercoaster ride, physically and emotionally. From feeling paranoid...
Shifting to Dubai with a newborn
I was born and brought up in a big family in Kathmandu. I got married in 2013 and left my home country to settle in...