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25/10/2026

That little soft spot on your baby's head can make even the most confident parent nervous. You may find yourself being extra careful during bath time, avoiding touching the area, or wondering whether something as simple as shampooing could hurt your baby.

Understanding what you are feeling and seeing can make those early months a little less frightening.

The fontanelle is a normal part of your baby's development, and knowing how it should normally look and feel can help you feel more confident when caring for your little one.

Certain changes should not simply be brushed aside, particularly when they happen alongside other signs that your baby is unwell.

Follow for more information.

Research guideline: American Academy of Pediatrics

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Your-Babys-Head.aspx

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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22/10/2026

“Let me do it myself.”

Those little words can be an important part of growing up.

Children build confidence when they are given opportunities to participate, make choices, work through small challenges, and experience the satisfaction of doing something on their own.

The goal is not to make children independent before they are ready. It is to give them the right amount of support while gradually making space for them to take the lead.

Share this with a parent who is trying to encourage more confidence and independence in their child.

Research guideline: Harvard Center on the Developing Child

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/activities-guide-enhancing-and-practicing-executive-function-skills-with-children-from-infancy-to-adolescence/

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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20/10/2026

Your kitchen may be one of the busiest rooms in your home, but for a curious toddler, it can also be full of things they should never be exploring on their own.

Young children are naturally curious. They touch, open, taste, and investigate almost everything around them. That curiosity is a normal part of development, but it also means that everyday household products need to be stored with extra care.

A quick look around your kitchen can help you spot potential risks before your child does.

Take a few minutes today to check what is stored within their reach, what has been transferred into another container, and what could be mistaken for something safe.

And if your little one loves helping in the kitchen, give that curiosity somewhere safe to go. A small drawer with child-safe items can let them explore and participate without giving them access to hazardous products.

Save this reel for a quick safety check at home

Research guideline: American Academy of Pediatrics

https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-prevention/at-home/pages/Kitchen-Safety.aspx

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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18/10/2026

There is so much advice around naps, bedtime, night waking, screens, routines, and sleep supplements that it can be difficult to tell what is actually helpful and what is simply something we have heard over and over again.

And some of the most common sleep advice sounds completely logical. That is exactly why I wanted to put together this myth versus fact guide.

Save this post for those nights when you find yourself questioning your child's sleep, and share it with another parent who has probably heard at least one of these myths.

Research guideline: American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/default.aspx
https://aasm.org/resources/clinicalguidelines/

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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15/10/2026

Screen time does not have to be only about keeping children occupied. The content they watch can also shape what they learn, explore and talk about.

Choosing age-appropriate, high-quality content can give children opportunities to build language, curiosity, creativity and social-emotional skills. Watching together can also help parents turn screen time into an opportunity to connect, ask questions and talk about what their child is seeing.

Swipe through for five YouTube shows that can make screen time more meaningful, from everyday emotions and imaginative play to science, nature and early learning.

Research guideline: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32202633/

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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14/10/2026

Your child says, “My tummy hurts!” But how do you know when it’s more than just a tummy ache? 🥺❤️

In Part 2, Dr. K continues explaining abdominal pain in children across different age groups and why understanding the symptoms matters just as much as knowing where it hurts.

Sometimes it could be constipation, gas or an infection. But severe pain, persistent vomiting, blood in the stool or unusual tiredness can be warning signs that need medical attention. 🚨

As parents, knowing what to look out for can help you make better decisions instead of guessing what’s wrong.

Save this Reel for later and share it with a parent who needs to know! 💛

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13/10/2026

It is easy to look at an adult plate and simply make a smaller version for your child. But children are not meant to eat according to a fixed plate size every day. Their appetite can change from one meal to the next, and that is completely normal.

Some days they may eat very little. On other days, they may surprise you by asking for seconds.

Save this for your next mealtime and share it with a parent who is constantly wondering, "Is my child eating enough?"

Research guideline: American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/default.aspx

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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13/10/2026

How often do we tell children to put their screens away while holding our own phones?

Children learn about screens long before we sit down and make a screen-time rule. They watch what we do during meals, conversations, waiting, mornings, evenings, and those little moments in between.

This does not mean parents need to put their phones away all day or create a completely screen-free home.

It means looking at the bigger picture. Are screens helping your family connect, or are they quietly becoming the default whenever there is boredom, silence, or a difficult moment?

Save this reel as a reminder and share it with another parent.

Research Guideline: American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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06/10/2026

Every child has their own timeline. But when it comes to development, there is an important difference between giving a child time and waiting when something needs to be checked.

Developmental milestones are not a competition or a test that children have to pass on a particular day. They are helpful markers that give parents and pediatricians a picture of how a child is growing, learning, communicating, moving, and interacting.

If you notice that your child is not reaching an expected milestone, or has lost a skill they previously had, bringing it up with your pediatrician is always worth it. You do not need to wait until you are certain that something is wrong.

Save this post for reference and share it with a parent who may find it helpful.

Research guideline: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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04/10/2026

“Doctor, what can I give my child to make their immunity stronger?”

It is one of the most common questions parents ask me, especially when their child seems to be getting sick often.

There is no shortage of products, powders, drinks, gummies, and supplements promising to give children better immunity. But when it comes to a child's health, more products do not necessarily mean more protection.

The important thing is to understand what actually supports healthy immune function and when a child may need further assessment rather than reaching for another supplement.

Save this post before buying the next “immunity booster” for your child.

Research guidelines: American Academy of Pediatrics

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Do-Kids-Really-Need-Vitamins-or-Supplements-to-Stay-Healthy-and-Boost-Immunity.aspx

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Please consult a pediatrician for concerns specific to your child.

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