DNB, DCH
Dr. Nirmala Dharap has 32 years of experience working as a pediatrician in various hospitals and clinics. Currently, she runs her private practice, Dharap Children's Clinic, in Pune. Her areas of specialization include bronchial asthma, growth and development, and newborn jaundice, among others. Dr. Dharap has been a member of Indian Association of Pediatrics and Indian Medical Association (IMA).
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Your 18-month-old toddler is bound to be moving around independently. You may want to know about some exciting games and activities for 18-month-old babies to keep them engaged. Whether toddling around, scribbling something on the walls, saying the first word, or even getting the first tooth, these are the milestones that must be tracked. There is a time when you must engage your child and keep them occupied to ensure healthy physical and mental development. Here are some of the games that you may consider exploring and trying for your toddler. [mj-toc] Key Developmental Milestones For An 18-Month-Old Within one-and-a-half years, your baby has learned a lot. Right from looking and smiling at you to crawling and throwing tantrums, you have seen them do all that. So, what do they learn now? (1) (2) Better attention and thinking: If your 18-month-old loves a game, toy or an activity he will sit and play with it for a longer time than...
Learning the importance of personal hygiene for teens is essential to help them maintain good health. Personal hygiene is a set of practices used to keep one's body clean, promote good health, and avoid disease (1). Children pay attention to basic personal hygiene routines until late childhood, such as coughing while covering their mouths and washing hands after meals. However, when they enter adolescence, this list expands to include certain new habits critical to the teen's health and well-being. You may assist your teen in developing a good personal hygiene regimen as a parent. This post discusses the importance of teenagers maintaining personal hygiene, how they can do so, parents' role in this endeavor. Keep reading! [mj-toc] Why Is Personal Hygiene Important During Teenage? Hygiene and grooming during teenage is essential for good health, just like it is important for children and adults. In addition to the general reasons for personal hygiene, teenagers have some specific reasons (2). It helps...
[mj-toc] Male circumcision is a surgical procedure involving removing the foreskin that covers the penis' tip. Circumcision can be performed at any age, but it is most prevalent in infants since it is less hazardous than circumcision in teenagers. Circumcision may be more or less acceptable in teenage boys, and informed consent is required for this treatment. While circumcision may have some physical benefits, pushing it on your teen may negatively influence their emotional health. Read on to learn more about teen circumcision, its benefits, and how to recuperate after the procedure. This post also discusses the hygiene habits for uncircumcised adolescent boys. Facts About Teenage Circumcision Teenage circumcision can be a ritual or part of their religion for some ethnic groups. Some parents may delay circumcision until puberty and teenage years to let their children be involved in decision-making. However, infancy is considered to be the optimal age for clinical circumcision due to a lesser risk of complications and...
Making exercise a habit can help children stay active. Therefore, we bring you a list of easy stretching exercises for children to keep them engaged in something positive and productive. Stretching can help calm the mind and enhance concentration. Moreover, it also increases flexibility in the body. Read on to know more about stretching, including its benefits and different types for children to try. [mj-toc] Benefits Of Stretching For Children According to the University of California, Davis, stretching helps in calming the mind, refreshing blood flow, managing stress, and increasing energy levels. Some more reasons why children need to practice daily stretching exercises are (1) (2): Helps children improve their joint stability and mobility. Prevents injuries in calf, [simple_tooltip text="quadriceps" tooltip="Group of muscles present at the front of the thigh that help perform basic lower body movements" ], and [simple_tooltip text="hamstring" tooltip="Group of muscles present at the back of the thigh that are responsible for hip, knee, and leg movements"...