BDS, PGCAD
Dr. Meenakshi is a dentist and a passionate writer with over eight years of experience in dentistry and four years in writing. She started her career as a dentist with a dental chain in Mumbai and soon rose to lead the clinic as a Head Dentist. She then switched to working for two start-ups in healthcare, before beginning her own solopreneur journey as the writer that she is today.
For MomJunction, she writes health, wellness, well-being articles on babies and kids. She loves working on different types of articles on a flexible schedule.
Dr. Meenakshi did her Bachelors in Dental Surgery fromNair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India, and completed a management program (General Management for Healthcare Executives) from the prestigiousIIM Bangalore. She also holds a Diploma in Creative Writing fromIGNOU, Delhi.
Reading on her Kindle, traveling with family and friends, enjoying gastronomic experiences, and watching scientific documentaries are her hobbies.
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In their own way, every child is unique and special. However, some may require extra help to navigate their everyday activities. Parenting children with special needs may require extra effort as they need help to tide over a medical condition, a pre-existing disease or syndrome, a learning disability, or an emotional issue. Compared to children […]
Knowing how to get your toddler to listen can make it easier for many parents and caregivers to manage difficult moments due to toddlers’ tantrums. It is common for toddlers to show behavioral outbursts such as defiance, mood swings, aggression, and screaming. These all are signs of the healthy development of your little one’s brain. […]
Parents often observe the color of their baby’s poop to ensure that they are pooping right. However, a change in poop’s color, such as black poop in babies, can raise concerns. Baby poop can be of different textures, colors, smells, and consistencies. They can usually be seen in green, yellow, tan, brown, and some other […]
It is no secret that babies love to be cuddled and held. Everything is new for the baby, so being held close to the parent can give them a sense of comfort and security. But if a baby wants to be held all the time and gets fussy if not held, then it may be […]
父母关注孩子的饮食and milestones as well as their poop. While your baby’s poop color may vary depending on their food and feeding patterns, white poop in babies who are otherwise healthy is uncommon and can indicate a major problem. The color of your baby’s feces reflects their general health […]
As a parent, you want to treasure every memory from your child’s development years. Hence, many parents save their child’s baby teeth. They may also do this to turn them into a memorable gift for the child when they grow older or to play out the child’s belief in the tooth fairy. Aside from these […]
Due to its skin-protective properties, using zinc oxide for babies is mostly considered safe. As a result, it is often an active component in sunscreens, baby powders, baby lotions, and other skincare products. For example, calamine lotion, a topical treatment for skin irritation, is one of the most popular zinc oxide-containing skincare products for babies. […]
Swollen baby eyes can leave parents worried since eyes are delicate and essential organs. The swelling of the eyes can be of different intensities, depending on the underlying reasons. Sustained swelling may increase the risk of vision and other eye-related problems. Prompt identification and treatment can help improve outcomes and prevent complications. Read this post […]
Babies achieve various during the first year of life. However, since sitting upright is one of the most noticeable physical developmental milestones in babies, many parents may wonder, “when does a baby sit up?” Although most babies can sit with support in early infancy, sitting upright without support requires significant skill development. It may also […]
Babies and toddlers require adequate physical activity, too, just like older children. As the infant grows older, parents might try assistive exercises for babies and teach them these in relevant ways. Physical activity promotes a baby’s overall development and growth. It also makes it easier for children to start living an active lifestyle from a […]
The process of eruption of milk teeth is called teething. While teething follows a set pattern, it is not uncommon to see late teething in babies. The exact cause behind it is usually not always known. Nevertheless, most late teething cases are benign and do not need any intervention. Your pediatric dentist can help you […]
A newborn requires utmost care and attention. This may raise several concerns and queries for the new parents, such as how often to bathe a baby. Bathing is an essential part of the baby’s daily routine. It is also enjoyable for the baby and offers an opportunity for the parents to bond with their newborns. […]