A science-backed, real-life guide for parents You’re sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee that’s already gone cold. Your toddler is happily pulling every container out of the kitchen cupboard—for the third time today. You glance at your phone… and then it hits you. Should I be playing with them right now? Teaching […]
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Every milestone brings something new. With the new adventures of walking, attempting speech, trying new foods, and a new-found curiosity, sleeping may first come easier. But a sleep disruption may come suddenly. Many parents of toddlers 12 to 15 months old notice night waking, and bedtime and nap time struggles. Thankfully, the right understanding, and
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Momistan understands how Pakistani system of “joint” families have all the capabilities to make motherhood feel overwhelming. There is a continuous bombardment of opinions, advice and expectation, even if one wants it or not. Personal space is a no-go area, especially when it comes to playing. Independent play is not about leaving your children unattended,
Parents, especially in Pakistan and generally around the world, often worry about their toddlers talking and walking late than a normal observed time period in other children. Speed of development can vary among children, but certain signs warning towards a potential abnormality must not be ignored. This eventually means a medical evaluation for such children
You have organised a basic visit to the household of a relative. Initially everyone smiles. Subsequently your toddler becomes dissatisfied with the seating. He or she wants to have a different cup. Another person touches the child’s toy. The whining escalates; it gets louder and more urgent; you are secretly wishing you had stayed at
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Parenting toddlers is exhausting. Your body hurts, weekends feel long, and caring for toddlers takes every bit of energy you have. Parenting toddlers truly is a job — and it’s normal to feel worn out. When it comes to sleep, though, I’m not someone who is constantly sleep-deprived. That isn’t luck. It’s intentional. I treat
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The age of 12–15 months is one of the most exciting—yet challenging—stages in a toddler’s life. They’re learning to walk, developing language skills, and exploring everything around them… but these big changes also cause constant shifts in sleep. That’s why parents often search for answers like: This complete guide covers the science, routine building, gentle
Parents often feel alarmed or frustrated whenever the toddlers are starting to throw things. However, according to the child-developmental perspective, such behaviour is normal and expected. In the toddler years, children use throwing as an activity to explore cause and effect, motor skills and express the emotions that they cannot express yet. By identifying the
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Separation anxiety during the toddler years can be a real nightmare for both mum and child. One minute, your little one is happily playing, and the next, they’re in tears the moment you step away. Many mums struggle with the likes of “toddler bedtime separation anxiety“, sudden tears at daycare drop-off, and the never-ending cycle
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Did you know that 90% of your child’s brain development happens before age five? Those early meals—from simple Lentil Rice (Khichdi) to mashed Dates—are doing much more than filling tiny tummies. They are shaping memory, focus, and emotional health for life. Many parents wonder what to give their toddler for brain development, especially when online
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