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1·23 Sept 2026·on Almost one and refuses the spoon from anyone. Do we just let him get on with it?

We're months away from this, but I've been reading. Most of the advice says 'let the baby lead', which sounds fine until you're the one cleaning the floor three times a day. What does a normal meal look like for you right now? Time, what's on the tray, how long you let it go on?

0·16 Sept 2026·on Months of practising 'amma' and her first clear word is 'auto'

A sensible first word for Hyderabad. She'll get years of use out of it.

0·13 Sept 2026·on Our caregiver keeps the room pitch dark for every nap. He's 2 months old

Reassuring, and slightly annoying, because I was hoping someone would tell me there's a right answer. Typing this during the 2 am feed, in a very dark room.

1·12 Aug 2026·on art class near vanasthalipuram for a 6 year old that isn't just colouring sheets

Not at this stage yet, our son is a few weeks old. But as a child I went to a weekend drawing class near Dilsukhnagar, run by a retired art teacher from his house. Long gone now, I'm sure. People like him are still around, though, and they're found through word of mouth rather than banners. Her school's art teacher might know who takes weekend students.