Dr. Nikit Shah

20/08/2026

It happens.

A busy morning. Travel. A missed alarm. A dose that was given, but vomited out before absorbing.

Missing a single dose of antiseizure medication is not an emergency but how you respond to it matters.

The most important thing: do not double up the dose. This is the most common mistake and can cause more harm than the missed dose itself.

The general rule - if you remember soon, give it. If the next dose is near, skip and continue as normal. When in doubt, always call the clinic.

Every child's medication is different. What applies to one may not apply to another. The graphic above covers the general approach but your child's specific instructions from Dr. Nikit Shah always take priority.

Save this post. Share it with anyone who gives your child their medication.

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15/08/2026

Nobody teaches you what to actually do in the middle of a meltdown.

Not the parenting books. Not the well-meaning relatives. Not even most doctors.

So here it is exactly what helps, from a brain development perspective.

The short version: stay calm, don't argue, name what they're feeling.

The full breakdown is in the swipe.

Save this one. You'll want it at 7am.

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13/08/2026

Headaches are common in children; migraine and tension-type headaches are among the common primary causes. But recurring headaches still deserve proper assessment, especially when certain warning signs are present.

Parents can start by tracking:
🕐 When does the headache happen? Is it worse in the morning or does it wake the child from sleep?
📍 Where is the pain?
🤢 What comes with it? Vomiting, visual changes, balance problems, or other symptoms?
📈 How is it affecting daily life? School, play or sleep?
📅 How often and for how long? Is the pattern becoming more frequent or severe?

These details can help your doctor understand the headache pattern and decide whether further evaluation is needed.

Don't panic. Don't normalize repeated headaches either.
Pay attention. Track the pattern. Get the right evaluation.

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24/07/2026

Many parents think household chores are simply about teaching discipline.

But neuroscience tells us something much more interesting.

Every time a child folds clothes, waters a plant, sets the table, or packs their school bag, they're doing far more than helping at home they're strengthening important brain skills.

Age-appropriate chores help children develop:
🧠 Executive function
💜 Confidence
🤝 Teamwork
🌱 Responsibility
✨ Independence

These everyday experiences teach planning, organization, problem-solving, and perseverance skills that support success in school and in life.

Remember: children don't become responsible overnight.

They become responsible by practicing responsibility every day.

Swipe through to discover why giving your child small responsibilities today can help shape a confident, capable adult tomorrow.

💬 What household chore does your child enjoy the most?

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16/07/2026

We often think of volunteering as something for college students or adults a CV addition, a "later" activity.

But from a developmental perspective, the earlier a child experiences contributing to something beyond themselves, the more it shapes who they become.

Volunteering even in small, age-appropriate ways does three things for a child's development:
It builds empathy through real experience, not just instruction.
It creates a sense of purpose and responsibility children begin to see themselves as capable contributors, not just recipients.
It exposes them to people and situations outside their usual environment, building social adaptability.

This doesn't need to be elaborate. A weekend at an animal shelter. Helping distribute food. Planting trees in the neighbourhood. Visiting an old-age home.
These small experiences, repeated over childhood, shape the adult your child becomes and contribute, quite literally, to the kind of society we build.

Swipe through for simple ways to start.
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11/07/2026

Every few months, a new "brain-boosting" supplement promises to make children smarter.

But some of the best foods for brain health have been sitting in Indian kitchens for generations. 🧠✨

✔️ Ghee
✔️ Soaked almonds & walnuts
✔️ Ragi
✔️ Dahi
✔️ Eggs

These foods provide nutrients like healthy fats, iron, choline, probiotics, vitamin e, and omega-3s that support normal brain development, memory, focus, and mood regulation.

The truth? There is no magic food that instantly improves intelligence. A child's brain thrives on a balanced diet, good sleep, movement, play, and loving interactions.

Maybe nani had it figured out long before the internet did. ❤️

💬 Which of these foods does your child already enjoy? Tell us below.

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09/07/2026

Every parent who has ever sat in my clinic has done at least one of the things I rated in this reel.

And I don't say that to judge.

I say it because the system doesn't make it easy.

Long waiting times. Expensive consultations. Well-meaning relatives saying "desi nuskha try karo pehle." Google giving you 47 different diagnoses in 3 minutes.

Of course, parents try everything else first.

But here's what 13 years of practice has taught me
The parents who come in early, even when they're "not sure," almost always give their child a better outcome.

Not because they panicked.
Because they trusted something that didn't have a name yet.
Their gut.

And that instinct that quiet, persistent feeling that something isn't right is more clinically accurate than most parents give themselves credit for.

If you feel it, don't dismiss it.
Don't wait 6 more months.
Don't let one more person talk you out of it.

Come in. Let's find out together.

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02/07/2026

28/06/2026

One hour outdoors may be doing more for your child's developing brain than you realize. 🌳☀️🧠

Outdoor play isn't just about "burning energy."

It helps children:
✨ Build sensory processing pathways through real-world experiences
✨ Improve motor planning and risk assessment
✨ Strengthen balance and coordination
✨ Support healthy vitamin d levels
✨ Regulate mood, sleep, attention, and emotional wellbeing

Screens can entertain.

But they cannot replicate the feeling of grass under bare feet, climbing a little higher than yesterday, or learning how to navigate the real world through play.

Less screen. More sky.

It might be the simplest brain development plan that exists.

How much outdoor play does your child get in a typical day? Let us know below. 👇

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