Dr Nivedita Kapoor -Newborn & Child Specialist.Care Clinic.Pediatrician

Why do tantrums happen? A tantrum is the expression of a young child's frustration with the challenges of the moment. Maybe your child doesn't have the vocabulary or can't find the words to express his or her feelings. Frustration might trigger anger — resulting in a temper tantrum. If your child is thirsty, hungry or tired, his or her threshold for frustration is likely to be lower — and a tantrum more likely.For most toddlers, tantrums are a way to express frustration,If you reward tantrums with something your child wants — or you allow your child to get out of things by throwing a tantrum — the tantrums are likely to continue. Can tantrums be prevented? There might be no foolproof way to prevent tantrums, but there's plenty you can do to encourage good behavior in even the youngest children. For example: Be consistent. Establish a daily routine so that your child knows what to expect. Stick to the routine as much as possible, including ...

Health tips during Monsoon As the cool showers of monsoon bring a great relief from the scorching heat of summers, they also bring with them the risk of many health hazards .  Here are the tips to stay healthy in rainy season: 1.Always carry your umbrella, raincoats etc. when you step out of home. Whenever you get wet in rain or come in contact with muddy water, change your clothes after reaching home and take a bath which will remove all germs from the body surface. You should be extra careful with basic hygiene especially in rainy season.  2.Handwashing is must everytime after reaching home and before taking meals. It is the most effective way to get rid of germs.  3.Avoid drinking cold and caffeinated or carbonated drinks in this season. Instead, warm drinks like for eg. vegetable soups, warm water with lemon, herbal teas will keep up your immunity.  4.Eat vitamin C rich food to boost your immunity.  5.Avoid outside food and dr...

There are many common skin disorders that require the clinical care of a pediatrician or other healthcare professional.                            fungal infections? Skin fungi live in the top layer of skin cells in moist areas of the body, such as between the toes or in the groin and diaper area. Sometimes, the normal balances that keep fungi in check are upset, resulting in an infection.Some fungal infections cause only a small amount of irritation, while other types penetrate deeper and can cause itching, swelling, blistering, or scaling.In some cases, fungal infections can cause reactions elsewhere on the body. A child can develop a rash on the finger or hand associated with an infection of the scalp or foot, for instance. Causes of fungal infections Fungal infections happen when fungi attack the outer layer of skin on the scalp or body. Some fungal infections need warm, moist, unclean skin...