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PlayDoh Shape & Learn is Perfect to Activate Fine Motor Skills of My Kid
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The new Play-Doh Shape & Learn series has so many amazing variants and it was hard to decide just one to begin with. The texture and shape set caught my fancy as it had unique tools suitable for my 3 year old.
We used the ideas from the together time guide to use the different play mats to create unique learning experiences which made my work simple!
My daughter loves tracing and the stylus and roller tools are perfect to activate fine motor skills while the tiny scissors is great for improving her hand eye coordination. We discussed about textures like smooth, rough, and bumpy and shapes we could make.
Am highly impressed by the quality of the tools. Also love that the play doh doesn’t stain or sticks on clothes!
As a working mom I found this box perfect for hours of open ended play and learning opportunities.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are the personal views of the Blogger. The Blogger is a Mom of a 3 Yr old & is an active user of FirstCry Parenting. Read more
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Worried About Milk Insufficiency? Don't Doubt Yourself
As new mothers, it's normal for us to doubt our ability on anything to do with the baby, whether it comes to parenting choices or taking care of the little one. I too have had my moments of self-doubt. Here's my story.
One day, my parents went out somewhere, and I was alone at home with my 14 year old baby. This was the first time since my delivery that I had to take full responsibility of my baby, with nobody around to guide me. I breastfed my baby, after which he quickly fell fast asleep. Seeing this, I felt incredibly happy, thinking 'Yes! I can do this easily.' However, he woke up after just 15 minutes and started crying. I fed him again, but this time he wouldn't go to sleep. No matter what I tried, he just wasn't sleeping and I had no idea how to make him sleep. He just kept latching on my nipple for two-three hours. When my mom came, she asked me whether the baby had slept or not, and I told her what had been happening all this while, and that the baby had just been sucking my nipple and refusing to fall asleep. Immediately, my mom made some formula and fed him, after which he slept peacefully. I was stunned and disappointed in myself. I even started cursing myself about the kind of a mother I was.
Later, I went to the doctor and asked him for advice on starting with formula. He told me that you I shouldn't think like this and that mother's milk should be given to the baby for six months. He also assured me that my milk was sufficient and I should trust myself and just take care of my diet. Sometimes, babies want their mother around and latching is the only thing that does the trick for them, as that what they did in the womb.
Today, my baby is four months old and I am breastfeeding perfectly. When some of my relatives notice my baby being cranky or not sleeping well, they say he's hungry and if my milk is not sufficient, to feed him formula, and so on. However, I know that every baby is different, and so is mine. I know his needs. On my latest visit to the clinic, the paediatrician even gave me a pat on the back for taking good care of my baby. After all, only you know what's best for your baby, so trust yourself.
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People to Appreciate This Valentine's Day (Apart from Your Spouse!)
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love - but who says that you need to express this love only for your partner? Sure, they’re pretty much the most important person in your life (after your little one, maybe?), but that doesn’t mean they’re the only one deserving of your love and appreciation! We’re sure that if you think hard, you can pull up an entire list of people who make your life easier and beautiful, every single day.
If you’re not completely into the whole red-roses-and-chocolate situation or prefer to celebrate your love for your spouse on your anniversary, maybe V-Day is the right occasion to express your love and appreciation for these beautiful humans too!
1. Your Parents
Of course, we have to start off with the people who brought you into (and gave you) the world! They’ve raised you, made sacrifices for you, and have put your best interests ahead of every priority of theirs. And today, when you’re in their shoes raising your own baby, you’re sure to understand everything they’ve been through to get you to where you are in life. Don’t you just feel like calling them up or giving them a big hug right about now?
2. Your In-laws
If you are blessed with in-laws who treat you no differently than they treat their own son or daughter, you should realise how lucky you are! To be accepted into a completely new family and be given loving (and sometimes, preferential) treatment is always welcome, but not everyone gets to have this good fortune. So if you have in-laws who get you little gifts, are understanding of your different responsibilities and supportive of your dreams, and basically, are your second set of parents, make sure to give them that call or hug too!
3. Your Siblings and Cousins
The ones who have stuck by you, bailed you out of trouble with the elders, have been your partners-in-crime right from your childhood till date - your siblings and/or cousins (especially the single ones) are worthy of receiving a present or flowers from you on V-Day!
4. Your Best Friends
They fall in the same category as your siblings and cousins, don’t they? These people have probably been there either since time immemorial, or may have just entered your life recently. Either way, you know that ever since they’ve been a part of your life, things have gotten better, easier, and you can’t really remember what life was like before them! So why not send them a card or a personal message expressing your love for them?
5. Your Pet
This is especially in the case you own a dog or a cat, because those animals in particular demand your attention – so imagine how adorable it is of them to understand that there is another tiny human in the house who they need to share your love with! You may have noticed your child and pet becoming playmates; sometimes, the pet becomes super-protective of your child as well. Doesn’t that good boy (or girl) deserve a whole lot of yummy treats for being your child’s and family’s best friend?
6. Your Work Friend
We all have that one friend or two who make it easier to look forward to a gruelling day at the office! They’re always available for a quick coffee, ready to dish on the latest office gossip, or just offer a helping hand when you’re overloaded with tasks. Place a little thank-you note with a fresh cup of tea on your work friends’ desks when you get in to work on V-Day; it will be a small repayment for the happiness they give you every day!
7. Your Baby’s Nanny
That nanny is probably the reason you’re able to do 10 different things, apart from taking care of your baby, without losing your mind! The nanny keeps your little one happy, tends to his needs, and ensures that he’s taken care of in your absence. Surely someone who cares so much for your child deserves your wholesome appreciation too?
8. Your Domestic Help
If your house doesn’t look like a tornado of angry toys has turned it upside down, you probably have your house help to thank for that! Maintaining a spick and span home once your baby arrives (and especially once he becomes mobile) is quite a challenge. Not everyone chooses to hire help, and it’s totally fine too. But if you have someone who makes your home look like a haven, thank that person profusely this V-Day! Maybe you could gift them a big box of chocolates for their own kids or something similar they would appreciate!
This is just a cursory list of the people in your life - we’re sure you have so many more people you could think of, be it your neighbours, your baby’s paediatrician, the uncles and aunts who double up as your parents, and so on! If you’re not big on the concept of V-Day, you’ll probably let the day pass without as much as a second thought. But if you do want to get in on some of the action, choose an off-beat approach this year - surprise the wonderful humans (and animals) you know with tokens of your love. Who knows, V-Day might just become their favourite occasion because of you!
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7 Smart Tricks Every Moms Must Know To Converse With Negotiating Kids
Are you finding it difficult to negotiate with your kid? Kids can be really tricky to deal with and quite stubborn. It is important to remain patient and learn some smart tricks that will make your child to listen to you and act accordingly. And, if you have been looking for effective tricks that can make your child listen to you as your try and negotiate, this will help. Here, we list some smart tricks that work effectively catching your kid’s attention and make him follow your instructions.
1. Make Eye Contact
Before you direct instructions to your kid, sit in front of him and engage your little one in eye-to-eye contact while explaining your views. Maintain eye contact throughout your conversation as it makes your child focus on what you are saying.
2. Address Your Kid With His Name
Addressing your child with his name will ensure that he is more alert. It also will make him aware that you mean business! For instance, say ‘Rohan, will you please organize your study table?’ Saying his name firmly will reinforce that authority you have as a parent and ensure that your child takes you seriously.
3. Negotiate With an Offer That Kid Can’t Refuse
To avoid power struggles with your little one, make an offer to your child that will serve his interest as well as yours such that he would find it difficult to refuse. If your child is not listening to you to get dressed properly, say ‘Rahul, get dressed so that you can go out and play with your friends’. Your child will promptly get dressed as you want to.
4. Keep Your Communication Simple
Do not lecture your child with long sentences and mommy jargon. Continuous long speech is bound to bore your child and make him lose interest in talking to you. Keep it simple. Use short, firm sentences and make sure your child hears your request clearly.
5. Tell Your Kid To Repeat Your Request/Instructions
When your child is asked to repeat your instructions, it reinforces the idea in his head. That way he knows clearly what is expected and will either listen, understand or make counter statements against it. Either way, you can be assured that he has heard you loud and clear.
6. Be Positive
Keep your conversation positive. If you find your child running indoors and messing things around, then say ‘We walk when indoors, outdoors you can run, jump, and play.’ This will calm down your running child and he will look forward to go outdoors, instead of running and messing your house.
7. Offer Your Kid Choices
Giving your child choices makes your child feel like his opinion is important. So, if you want to make your child listen to you, negotiate tactfully by offering choices that may appeal to him. For instance, if you want your child to wear coat and he is refusing constantly, offer him a choice, such as ‘Do you want to wear red, black, or blue coat?’ He is most likely to choose a color, listen to you, and wear a coat. Read more
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Q. In my growth scan doctor found that 2 round cord has been partly around baby necks. Is there any problem with this. will I get normal delivery?
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A. better cesarean. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
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A. 29.9.24. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. #asktheexperts How to increase quantity of milk production?
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A. to increase milk take latction supplement as lactare...
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Q. hi doctor from two days i am eating milk cream with sugar and i want to burn it in my stomach I am 5 month pregnant plzz help ??
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A. at present weight no exercise is other than moderate walking. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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A. yes that can be both physical and psychological problems during pregnancy ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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