As adults, we often chase health trends—low sugar, low carb, “clean eating,” protein everything.But children are growing humans with different biology, different needs, and a…

Singapore’s vibrant multicultural landscape means our lunchboxes often reflect a beautiful blend of flavors! For parents in Indian, Chinese, or mixed households, crafting a school…

If you’re parenting in Singapore, you’ve probably felt it: the quiet pressure to keep up. School, enrichment, tuition, screens (for learning and “just to unwind”),…

If you’re a parent in Singapore, you’ve probably heard both extremes: “Kids today eat too much protein.” “My child hardly eats—she must be protein deficient!”…

Early puberty is when a girl’s body starts developing faster than expected. Shockingly, this is becoming more commonly reported in Singapore and globally. While genetics…

Introduction 🎈 Have you noticed young girls developing much earlier than before—sometimes as early as 7 or 8? 😟 That’s called early puberty, and it’s…

Complementary feeding is the “bridge” from exclusive breastfeeding to family meals. In India, we often call this the Annaprashan phase—but it’s more than a ceremony;…

The “breast is best” message is everywhere. While well-intentioned, it often leaves new parents feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, or riddled with guilt if breastfeeding doesn’t go…

The moment a baby is born, one of the first metrics recorded is their birth weight. For the next several months, that number becomes a…

[Written & reviewed by Dr Akanksha Sharma, MBBS MD (Preventive & Community Medicine)], Updated on [Dec, 2025] If you’re here because you noticed breast development…