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Weight Gain in Pregnancy: How much is Good?
Pregnancy is the first step to motherhood. While the female body changes all the time, the most drastic changes come with pregnancy. You create a human inside you and consequently gain weight, and many other changes are induced. In short, your body deals with several changes as your body weight increases during pregnancy. But what causes this to happen?
What Causes Weight Gain During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy and weight are inseparable, but the weight you gain during pregnancy is not your enemy. On the contrary, it is a powerhouse to strengthen you and your baby. You may think you have become fat, but instead, you are preparing to nurture and nourish your childs. Nevertheless, it is important to ensure that the weight gain is normal. Your metabolism, your genetics and your activity level highly affect the weight you gain during your pregnancy. Thus, to keep a check on your weight gain and make sure it stays within recommended limits, it is advisable to consult a nutritionist.
Pregnancy weight gain is distributed in various ways, and you probably are not able to control that. Do remember that as long as you meet the requirements of your growing child and not exceed them, it is not that much of a concern. Wondering how to know where and how much weight you should have gained? Let’s check it out.
What is Normal Weight Gain during Pregnancy:
If you are pregnant, it’s natural to gain weight, unless you resist it (which is actually unhealthy for you and the baby). Now that you are gaining weight and since it is completely normal to do so, embrace it and know how much and when to gain weight through your pregnancy.
While pregnancy asks for weight gain, this does not mean you need to eat for two. Instead, eat twice as healthy as you normally do. A well-balanced pregnancy diet is a key to a healthy pregnancy weight. This means that you do not need to double your calories, at least not when you are taking baby steps in the period of pregnancy. Make sure you eat nutrient rich food for a boost of energy at this crucial stage of growth.
“Have I gained more weight than the normal?” Or “Have I gained less weight than the normal weight?” These questions usually bother the mother-to-be, but the regular weight gain usually varies from one person to another. Regular monitoring and tracking, and reviewing the changes with your doctor can provide all these answers. Here is why you need to guard against too much or too little weight gain:
Cons of Too Much Weight Gain:
If you put on more than the recommended weight, you are at a higher risk to chances of gestational diabetes, hypertension and complications during labour and delivery. The stretch marks on your body can also cause unnecessary problems and every extra kilo gained is an extra kilo that you need to lose.
Cons of Less Weight Gain:
Low-birth-weight of the baby (less than 2.5 kg )
Difficulty in feeding and low blood sugar
The risk of certain complications during the pregnancy. Examples are hypertension, preeclampsia, and large infants
What Should Be Ideal BMI in Pregnancy:
The amount of weight that pregnant women can expect to gain depends on the BMI. Your BMI is calculated by your height and weight. The first step to determining your weight gain goal is to determine your BMI. Since the ideal BMI being 18.5-24.9, the weight gain goal for women during their pregnancy is 11-15 kgs.
How much weight should a pregnant woman expect to gain:
Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, with each trimester having its own needs. It is but natural that the weight gain for each trimester would also be different. Here is a breakdown of weight gain during pregnancy.
During your first trimester:
This is the initial phase of our pregnancy, and early pregnancy weight gain is negligible in a healthy pregnant body. The foetus is tiny, and you don’t need to gain more weight than usual. Maintain your normal diet, as 0.5-2.5 kgs is enough for your baby’s nutrition. In fact, if you suffer from morning sickness, you might not gain any weight at all! Don’t worry if you lose weight while pregnant initially, as you may compensate for it in your second trimester
In your second trimester:
A total of 6 kgs appears on your body in addition to your normal weight. As the baby starts to grow, you need more energy, and thus, it is more important to gain weight
In your third trimester:
This is your last trimester, and it is also the period where you may find it difficult to digest food. This may lead to the shedding of some kilos gained earlier. Nonetheless, your weight gain is quite stable even if it drops a little during the ninth month.
Your weight gain during pregnancy month by month with a normal pre-pregnancy weight is expected to be as follows:
First trimester: 0.5-2.5 kgs overall -
Second trimester: 500 gms to 1 kg per week
Third trimester: 1500 gms -1 kg per week
Weight gain Chart during pregnancy:
The intake of the calories and the corresponding weight gain highly depends on your pre-pregnancy BMI and weight: Let us have a look at the weight gain chart during pregnancy:
Your pre-pregnancy BMI
Your target weight gain if you're carrying one child
Your target weight gain if you're carrying twins
UNDERWEIGHT
Less than 18.5
12 to 18 kgs
no recommendation
NORMAL WEIGHT
18.5 to 24.9
11 to15 kgs
16 to 24 kgs
OVERWEIGHT
25 to 29.9
6 to 11 kgs
14 to 22 kgs
OBESE
30 or higher
4 to 8 kgs
11 to 19 kgs
Pregnancy weight can be calculated using the pregnancy weight calculator which is easily accessible online.
Pregnancy Weight Gain Distribution
You probably are not able to control the way pregnancy weight is distributed. Do remember that as long as you meet the requirements of your growing child and not exceed them, it is not that much of a concern. Wondering what the ideal pregnancy weight distribution should be? Let’s check it out.
To deliver a healthy baby and keep your nourishment up to the best levels, you need to gain weight so that you and your baby do not become weak.
Here is how weight gain is distributed during this growth period:
The weight of your baby: 3.40 kgs
The weight of the placenta: 0.68 kgs
The weight of the increased fluid volume: 1.80 kgs
The weight of the uterus: 0.90 kgs
The weight of the breast tissue: 0.90 kgs
The weight of the increased blood volume:1.80 kgs
The weight of the stores of fat, protein and other nutrients: 3 kgs
The weight of Amniotic fluid: 0.90 kgs
Total weight gain: 13 kgs
Tips For Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain:
So far we have learned about the reasons for weight gain and the importance of maintaining a stable and appropriate growth curve. While it sounds like an easy task, maintaining optimum weight during pregnancy can sometimes be challenging. From well-meaning advisors who urge you to eat some more, to the demands of your natural cravings, there are several factors which will leave you with a dilemma.
To make deciding easier, here are a few tips you need to consider:
Maintain Healthy Weight at the Initial Stage
Maintaining a healthy weight is necessary since with more calories come more problems, which may affect the baby eventually. Eating a balanced diet and maintaining your weight as per the doctor’s advice is sure to help in your pregnancy.
Eat Moderately and Often
A healthy pregnancy diet which is good for your body includes proteins, vitamins, iron, and other efficient nutrients. Weight gain depends on how many calories a pregnant woman eats. Instead of gulping a large amount of food in one go, take small but frequent meals. Eat healthy snacks every 3 hours to maintain consistency in calorie intake.
Get Hydrated
Dehydration is a big no, as it comes in the way of proper bowel movement and a satisfying meal. Water makes sure toxins are flushed regularly and helps reduce morning sickness.
Satisfy your Sweet Cravings with Nutritional Substitute
It is all about the nutrition. Cravings are natural, and it is ok to indulge in your cravings in such a way that you may get what you want without compromising on nutrition.
Recharge with Starch
Morning sickness? Feeling dizzy? Carbs can be your fairy godmother, and provide you with the nutrients your baby needs. A question that might arise now is 'How can carbohydrates help if they are sugars?
Well, while simple sugars in bread or pasta are best avoided, complex carbohydrates like brown rice, whole grain bread or whole grain pasta help you. They ensure that you stay full for long hours, and won’t give you unhealthy cravings.
Nice Walks
Walking can be rejuvenating for any pregnant lady. All you need is a 10-minute walk. Set goals for every 30 days and see that you adhere to it. Each step counts, even when you are walking, or doing daily chores. Keep track of your walking schedule. It not only helps manage weight gain effectively but also works its magic on your body, reducing aches & pain and aiding digestion.
Daily Routines Remain the Same
Pregnancy should not interfere with your daily routine drastically till the later stages If you are an athlete, you may continue your sport under expert supervision and with a doctor’s approval. Yes, gradually you may need to change your movements as your girth expands and your centre of gravity changes
Have the Occasional Sweet
It is not easy to resist your sweet cravings completely. They are natural, and once in a while, it is okay to go on and have a treat. After all, you are nurturing a new life, and you deserve to be treated like a queen
Talk About Your Weight
Discuss your pattern of weight gain with your doctor to ensure you are on the right track. Also, tell your family how you are doing and be receptive to feedback and opinions. With guidance, many pregnant ladies have successfully maintained their weight both before and after delivery. Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) at the first visit, then get some guidance on pregnancy weight gain as you start on this memorable journey
Losing Baby Weight – How Long Does It Take?
Going on a diet while you are breastfeeding and caring for an infant may not be a practical idea. It is important for a new mother to eat regularly and well so that she regains her strength, and is able to lactate. The physical toll that raising a baby takes, leaves most new mums perpetually tired and sleep-deprived, and exercising is not an easy option either. While choosing a healthy diet will go a long way in ensuring a return to your pre-baby weight, it may take you up to a year to do so.
In a nutshell:
Pregnancy weight gain is necessary for a healthy baby and a healthy mother, but it is important to keep in mind that being overweight and pregnant is not advisable. Not only does it make your journey difficult by increasing risks of preeclampsia, high blood pressure and clotting, but poses health risks to your baby too. With a balanced diet, you can gain necessary weight and provide essential nutrients to your baby. This also helps with your post pregnancy weight loss.
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Your 51 Week Old Baby - Development, Milestones & Care
What a busy year it has been for you and your 51-week old baby! She’s a toddler now finally. It’s almost hard to imagine one year ago at this time; you were heavily pregnant. You’ve had times of joy, but also you’ve had times filled with worry when your baby just wouldn’t sleep or when she wouldn’t eat any food. And when she cried, sometimes it would be almost a miracle to get her to stop. Through all that you’ve reached the age of one year, where your baby is mobile. Along with that comes a whole set of new challenges. Earlier you would sit in one place, rocking and breastfeeding your newborn. Now all you seem to be doing is running after her all day long! Now instead of fat lining her chubby thighs, you will start to see muscles growing there as she crawls, walks or toddles around.
51 Week-Old Baby’s Development
By 51-weeks along, your baby might be standing quite well and even walking. Some babies can even clamber up and down the stairs at this age. Once she masters the art of balance, she will be able to stand without wobbling and can bend down from that position to pick things up. If she’s not already walking, don’t worry, she will soon be! At 51-weeks old, you might have a picky eater on your hands. One day she might eat just three peas for dinner and the next day eats only bananas and crackers. But don’t force her to eat the way you want her to eat despite how worried you may get. Some babies at nothing during one day but make up for it the next day. If your baby eats only fruit one day, then tweak her meals the next day to include more veggies and protein. Also, your baby might be losing weight at this stage thanks to burning all those calories from running around. This is completely normal so keep feeding her healthy meals and let her grow at her own pace.
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Fifty-One Week-Old Baby's Developmental Milestones
Below are a few 51-week old baby milestones you can keep an eye out for
Your baby will be extremely curious about sound and will start to dance to music
Your baby can toddle around and walk
Your baby will be able to imitate you
Your baby will be able to understand words like a drink, ball, more, mama, papa, doggie, gone, there, and what’s that.
Your baby will start expressing herself better. For example, she will throw tantrums and express her frustration by hitting herself, other toddlers or banging her head against the wall.
Your baby will enjoy toys like simple rings, stacking blocks and shape sorters.
Your baby will keep filling and emptying containers all around the house as a game
Your baby will start losing weight and gaining height.
Your baby will be able to use her fingers and scribble on walls or paper with crayons
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Feeding
Around 12 months you will be weaning your baby away from the bottle and formula. At this time, the customary bottle at bedtime will be hardest to give up for your baby. This is because she will gain comfort and relaxation from that ritual the most. How do you decrease that dependence? The content of the bottle is not the issue; you can easily switch from formula to cow’s milk. But your baby falling asleep with a bottle in her mouth is an issue as this can lead to tooth decay, along with dependence. So avoid letting your baby lie down while sucking on a bottle. Remove it when she falls asleep. Milk remaining in your baby’s mouth while she sleeps also encourages tooth decay so you can also rinse her mouth with water. Ideally, you should switch to a cup from a bottle but if that doesn’t happen, gradually reduce the milk in the bottle by watering it down till you give only water to your baby at sleep time. Later, you can try again with the cup. The goal is for your toddler to drink only water and keep milk and fruit as foods. Give your baby full cream milk till she is two years old.
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Sleeping
This stage will have your baby facing sleep disturbance again as she will actively be walking or moving around more. She will often stand in her cot at night and cruise along the rails, or if you are bed-sharing, she will use the bed head or your bodies as support to clamber around. No matter how tightly you tuck her in, she will still crawl, wriggle and somehow stand. You may have to resort to the usual relaxing techniques like patting, rocking or singing softly to put her back to sleep again. Once your baby has mastered walking during the day, the urge to stand at night will diminish, and she will start a new sleeping pattern. Teething will continue to cause pain in the second year as the eye teeth, one-year-old and two-year-old molars start coming in.
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51 Week-Old Baby's Care Tips
Below are some ways you can care for a 51-week old baby
During the hours leading up to bedtime, relax your baby by playing calm music or keeping the light low so that she can fall asleep sooner
Babies at his age tend to bite, hit out or pull other toddlers. Don’t scold her but encourage her to say sorry. You can say, ‘see that baby is crying because you hit her. Why don’t you hug her?’ Keep practising this with your baby till she learns the importance.
With your baby in the room, keep the room temperature between 16-20 degrees centigrade.
Read and talk to your little one all day long to help develop her vocabulary. Avoid baby talk and talk to her as you would to an adult, albeit softly.
Let her explore different rooms in the house freely and check in periodically. Baby-proof your house before letting her do that.
Tests and Vaccinations
Your doctor will schedule a check-up around the time your baby turns one-year-old.
1. Tests
Your doctor will measure your baby’s height, weight and head circumference to track her growth progress. He will also ask questions on your baby’s talking, her sleep routine and whether she is crawling or walking just to get an evaluation on her sleep habits, mental and physiological development.
2. Vaccinations
Your baby will need boosters of immunisations she has previously been administered like vaccines for Hepatitis B, DTaP, Polio, Hib, Hepatitis A and the first doses of MMR and chickenpox vaccine.
Games and Activities
You can play the following games or activities with our 51-week old baby
Babies love music so try giving her an instrument made out of an item at home. For example, an empty plastic container filled with beans can make a shaking sound when your baby shakes it. She will love the sound.
One way to keep a baby busy while you cook dinner is to let her play with pots and pans. She can try out different sounds and also help her develop dexterity with her hands.
When you walk out, point at everything to your baby. For example, you can point at a cow and tell your baby, “That’s a cow. She says moo. Can you say moo?” This will help your baby with her knowledge and vocabulary.
Have your baby play with stacking blocks or sorting items or getting rings through a pole. This will help your baby develop fine motor skills and the concept of patterns.
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When to Consult a Doctor
You can consult a doctor for your 51-week old infant development for the following
If your baby wakes up too often in the night crying, check with your doctor as it may be pain caused from an ear or tooth infection.
If your baby rubs her eyes often, has difficulty seeing things or squints, she may have a vision problem.
When you notice your baby having symptoms of lead poisoning like vomiting frequently, consult your doctor.
Don’t be worried if your baby isn’t walking by 12 months; some babies need 24 months till they take their first steps. In the meantime, just give her plenty of safe space to experiment.
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9 Jewellery Gifts for Your Wife That'll Make Her Fall in Love with You All Over Again
Women love jewellery, and there is no lie in this statement. They may not wear big jhumkas, chunky necklaces, or chandbalis every single day, but that does not mean they won’t like to own these glittering pieces. Whether it is diamond, yellow gold, black metal, or rose gold – women love them all! In fact, jewellery is one of the most wonderful gifts that a man can give his wife. If you are looking to buy jewellery for your wife, we know it will be hard for you to settle on one thing. With so many options available out there, it can be downright confusing for you (especially, if you are hearing terms like ‘rose gold’ or ‘sterling silver’ for the first time!). We have some suggestions that you might want to consider!
9 Jewellery Gifts for Your Wife That She’ll Love to Own
Before you buy any piece of jewellery for your wife, settle on a metal, and for that, you may want to take a sneak-peek into your wife’s jewellery collection – just to find out what she likes (play it safe!). The most popular choices when it comes to metals are yellow gold, silver, rose gold, and black metal – and these would be your best bets if you don’t know what your wife would like.
1. Pendant Necklaces
Whether it’s your wife’s birthday, your anniversary, or any other occasion, you can gift a pendant necklace to your wife – she will love it without a doubt! If your wife prefers minimalist jewellery, one thing that you can gift her without having second thoughts is a sleek pendant necklace. You can also buy her a single chain with 2-3 pendants of different shapes, which she can wear alternatively. She’ll thank you for such a utilitarian gift!
Journey necklaces that feature a series of graduating gemstones are also in trend. The pendant’s design symbolises special moments or the journey of someone’s life, which will have sentimental value – it’s also a worthy purchase for your wife, we must say! If you want to get it customised, then now is the right time, because you will find plenty of designs. You can get your wife’s name inscribed on the pendant or a special message written to her on the pendant – she’s sure to love it!
2. Kundan Jewellery
Wearing kundan jewellery is a BIG trend in India, and women are no longer shying away from wearing elaborate neckpieces or earrings even in casual settings. Kundan jewellery is a traditional form of Indian gemstone jewellery in which glass pieces are embedded into a gold foil. Kundan jewellery emerged from the royal courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat; no doubt, it gives the wearer quite a regal look. Kundan jewellery is available in various intricate designs, and apart from kundan necklaces, you can also buy kundan earrings, maang tika, bangles, rings, and anklets. How about buying an entire kundan set for your wife to surprise her?
3. Chokers
Choker neck pieces are back in fashion, and it seems as if they are here to stay for long. So go ahead and buy one for your wife – you can’t go wrong with it. Traditional choker neck pieces look resplendent with Indian ensembles. They are available in metal, leather, and can be embedded with rhinestones, and so on, and they add panache to any look. If you want to play it safe, buy a minimalist gold or silver choker necklace; but if you think your wife would love to experiment with elaborate designs, you can get her something on those lines as well. This statement jewellery piece is trending majorly and can be worn with both Indian and semi-formal outfits; so don’t doubt your choices, your wife is sure to make use of the necklace, one way or the other. And given the popularity of chokers these days, you will have plenty of options to choose from!
4. Stud Earrings
A woman can never have enough pairs of stud earrings. Stud earrings are timeless jewellery staples and something that your wife can pair with any casual outfit. You will find ample designs in studs too. From flat-knots to ball-shaped to heart-shaped studs, the options are endless. They are available in various metals like sterling silver, rose gold, yellow gold, white gold, and also come embedded with diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones. So ask your wife’s friends and siblings what kind of studs she would like, and get it for her.
5. Charm Bracelets
If you are looking for customised jewellery for your wife, we suggest that you go for charm bracelets. Charm bracelets have small trinkets or ornaments dangling from them, which are called ‘charms’. These ‘charms’ basically have the wearers’ sentiment attached to them. On different occasions or on reaching different milestones, charms are added as a memory. And we have three words for charm bracelets - cute, elegant, and stylish! They are available in different metals - yellow gold, rose gold, sterling silver, rhodium-plated, etc.
6. Gemstone Jewellery
Gemstone jewellery is exquisite, and a gemstone can transform a plain jewellery item into an attractive one. And why would a woman not want to own a piece of gemstone jewellery? It is pretty perfect! You can buy gemstone rings, earrings, or even pendants. You can go the extra mile and get your wife jewellery pieces embedded with her birthstone. She will not only love it, but will also take pride in the fact that you know her gemstone i.e small details about her – and yes, that will definitely matter to her!
7. Anklets
Your wife may not wear anklets every single day of the year, but she’d love to receive them as gifts (especially from you)! But don’t go for a traditional pair of silver anklets, because they are not trending - not at the moment! Look for intricate and sleek designs. Gold, silver, and rose gold anklets are ‘in’. Along with that, kundan anklets, anklets with danglers, multilayered anklets, and lace anklets are also drawing the attention of most women. Keep your wife’s choice in your mind and head out for some anklet shopping!
8. Solitaire Jewellery
Gifting your lady solitaire jewellery will literally have her ‘sparkling’ with tears of joy! Solitaires are a big investment, so keep it for the bigger milestones of her life, like your first or tenth wedding anniversary or your wife’s 30th or 35th birthday! You can buy diamond necklaces, rings, or even earrings. You can even choose an elegant diamond pendant with a yellow gold chain – a classic combination of modern and traditional! And yes, on receiving diamonds as gifts, your wife will surely fall in love with you all over again!
9. Love Bracelets
The next on our list is a love bracelet, which is relatively new in India. Available in silver and gold-plated material, this bracelet will look chic, and your wife will appreciate your unique choice. In love bracelets, ‘I love you’ is engraved into the ‘love stone’ in different languages, and on pressing a key on the bracelet, the name/message is displayed on the wall where the stone is pointing at. It could be a perfect gift for your tech-savvy wife!
These are some traditional and trending pieces of jewellery that you can buy for your wife. Receiving a beautiful piece of jewellery from you will make her day, not because you bought her a gift, but because you invested time in finding the right piece of jewellery for her. Your simple act of love will let her know how much you love and appreciate her. A small piece of jewellery can make her feel special; so go ahead and gift the woman of your life a small package of love!
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Teaching Kids to Crawl Upstairs - 5 Effective Tips!
Is your crawling little one trying to make his way upstairs by fumbling on the lowest stair? Do you want to help your child learn to crawl up the staircase safely? If you said yes, following some easy yet effective tips can help your dear child succeed in making his way up the staircase on his knees. Once your child masters the skill of crawling on the floor around the house, he is sure to try crawling upstairs by using his hands and knees once he happens to come across the stairs. And a little boost from you can help him achieve success in crawling upstairs. Read on to find some helpful tips to help your child crawl upstairs.
As your baby approaches his first birthday, he tends to crawl on the ground efficiently. And, this is the time when your baby will try to make his way upstairs. Here we list some effective tips that will help your child succeed in crawling up the staircase.
1. Encourage Crawling Up Skills with Soft Cushions
Before your kid crawls up the stairs, encourage his climbing skills with the help of some soft objects. Use padded cushions, pillows, piles of mats, and other safe objects to teach your kid to first crawl up one of these objects. For instance, place a big over padded cushion on the floor near your crawling baby and encourage your kid to crawl up on it. Once your kid succeeds in crawling on these safe objects, he can easily crawl up the staircase.
2. Place Colourful Toys on The Stairs
Once your kid masters crawling up on a cushion, encourage him to crawl up the stairs gradually. Place your kid on his knees and hands near the lowest step of the staircase and place some colourful, attractive toys on the second last step. Encourage your little one to crawl up the lowest step to get the toy, and you will see your kid crawling up the step to get his hands on the toys. Now place the toys on the third last step and encourage your kid to crawl one more step. Follow this with all the steps to enhance your kid’s skill to crawl upstairs.
3. Teach Step-By-Step Crawling Skill to Crawl Upstairs
If you find your baby fumbling while crawling up the steps of a staircase, teach him step-by-step. The steps include:
First, place your kid on the floor near the lowest step. Balance him on his knees and palms.
Guide your child to lift one palm and place it on the lowest step. Then, lift the other palm and place it on the same step.
Lastly,help your kid lift one of his knees and place it on the lowest step. Then, lift the other knees and place on the same step.
Repeating this a few times daily will help your baby crawl over the steps all by himself. While your kid tries to crawl up the staircase, always stay behind him to ensure his safety and prevent him from getting hurt.
4. Make Your Baby Wear Short Sleeved Clothes
Make sure your baby has short-sleeved clothes on her hands and legs so that they don’t interfere in her crawling-up-the-stairs efforts. Avoid making your kid wear long sleeved clothes as they can obstruct your baby while he crawls upstairs and increase the risk of falls and injuries.
5. Appreciate Your Kid’s Crawling Upstairs Efforts
Appreciating your kid’s efforts to crawl upstairs is bound to boost his morale and encourage him to keep crawling up the staircase. Clap your hands with a smile on your face once your baby succeeds in crawling the lowest step of the staircase. Say ‘Good’ and keep clapping. This will encourage your child to crawl up the staircase with persistent efforts.
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Chicken Kheemaa
Chicken kheema is an enticing dish, made from minced chicken along with spices and herbs. The luscious flavour of the dish will leave you tempting for more. It serves well with pav or bun. This kheema can also become the stuffing for your samosas, sandwiches and so on. It can be served as a snack in its own right or with rotis or chapatis for main course.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
5 People
15 - 20 Minutes
40 - 45 Minutes
Ingredients
500 gm chicken, minced
2 large onions, chopped
1/3 cup tomato puree
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp pepper powder
2 green chilli
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp garam masala
1/2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Wash, clean and drain minced chicken.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan. Saute onions till it turns golden.
Step 3
Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
Step 4
Add tomato puree and give it a good stir.
Step 5
Once tomato is cooked, add all the dry powders and saute until oil separates.
Step 6
Add minced chicken and saute. Close the lid and cook for about 20 minutes.
Step 7
Add mint, coriander leaves, green chilli and lime juice to it.
Step 8
Mix well and allow it to cook for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Step 9
Chicken kheema is ready. You can serve it hot with bread bun / pav.
Nutritional Information
Calories
267 K cal
Proteins
29.6 g
Fats
11.7 g
Carbohydrates
10.8 g
Cholesterol
73 mg
Sodium
172 mg
Potassium
239 mg
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In this article, we will deal with:
Difference between introverted children and shy children
Body language of shy children
The causes of shyness in children
Things to avoid while dealing with shy children/ ways to help children cope with their shyness.
Difference between introverted children and shy children
Most children will exhibit some amount of shyness in an unknown setup, which is ok, but being excessively shy is what causes the problem. In this article, we focus on excessive shyness.
Let us begin by clearing a misconception that most of us as parents have: a shy child is the same as an introverted child. No, a shy child need not be an introverted child, he may be an extrovert, and an introverted child need not be shy. An introvert is a personality, while shyness is an emotion. Introvert children will speak up confidently even around new people, though they may take a longer time to get comfortable than extrovert children. On the contrary, shy children may not be able to make conversations in a new setup at all or may end up conversing with nervousness, timidity, breaking words, or under their breath. Shy children usually become uncomfortable in an unknown environment. Shyness, most of the time, is attached to anxiety or self-consciousness.
For example, let us understand this better: you organize a playdate for your child's friends. An introverted child may prefer to be home alone, away from the noise, or he might come but may interact less than the other social butterflies. He is not fearful of speaking, but he prefers a quieter environment and maybe a smaller group to interact with as it is his nature. A shy child may want to come but may not do so for fear of being around a group of children, fear of making conversations, fear of negative judgments, or interacting in a relatively new environment.
Fear, nervousness, timidity, self-consciousness are the emotions dominant in a shy child. At the same time, preference for alone time and opening up after getting comfortable with people or situations may characterize an introverted child.
Body Language of a Shy Child
Children who exhibit shyness will usually stand with folded hands or cover the expressive parts of their face, like their eyes or their mouth.
They may even hide behind an adult, beneath a blanket, behind a door, or anywhere that they find themselves secured in.
The Causes of Shyness
All children display a certain amount of shyness in new or regular situations, but in some children, it tends to be much more, deterring them from coming out of their shells.
Some of the causes of shyness in children are:
1. External negative situation: Children who've experienced external adverse problems like shaming, exclusion from groups, negative treatments meted out by peers or family members are likely to show traits of shyness as they go along.
2. Parenting Style: Parents who adopt an authoritarian or helicopter parenting style are more likely to push their kids into a shell, causing them to withdraw in overwhelming situations.
3. Fear of failure: The fear of failure or the fear of being looked down upon can also cause children to display shyness in most situations.
4. Parental behaviour: Children who've seen their parents display emotions of shyness tend to model themselves on that behaviour.
Things to Avoid While Dealing With a Shy Child/ Ways in Which We Can Help Our Kids Overcome Their Shyness
Children will seldom know for themselves that they are shy unless they have been told or labelled 'shy'. Hence it's crucial as parents to help children overcome their shyness without negative labeling them or affecting their self-esteem.
Below are a few ways to help children deal with their shyness:
1. Avoid pushing shy children to speak up in public: Allow children their time, pace and space to open up. Pushing shy children will cause them to retreat.
2. Avoid labelling their shyness as arrogance or misbehaviour: Encourage children to be themselves without judging their behaviour or labelling them in public. When we label our kids, we tell their personalities to model themselves around our labels. Negative labelling is the worst that we can do to our kids. If there is anything, we should do for our shy kids, keep silent in public or stand with them.
3. Accepting them as they are: We will be able to support our children only when we accept them as they are and not as we would like them to be.
4. Avoid jumping to help at every instance: As parents, it is our instinct to want to help our kids, but choosing to help them at every instance, without allowing them to explore new areas or to experience failure, will do no good to them, especially in helping them overcome their shyness.
5. Avoid over comforting or overprotecting: When we over comfort or overprotect our children, we send them signals that the situation is daunting, preventing them from wanting to deal with that situation.
6. Avoid silencing them: When shy children speak up, acknowledge and appreciate their views. Encourage them to continue speaking up and putting forth their ideas and opinions. Avoid discouraging them or shutting them up.
7. Appreciate small steps: Appreciate even the tiniest efforts children make to overcome their shyness. Appreciating their little attempts to make eye contact or help someone in need can go a long way in helping children cope with their shyness.
8. Stay with shy children till they get comfortable: Refrain from pushing shy children straight into unknown or unfamiliar situations. Support them till they feel comfortable or find their ground.
9. Practice role-play at home: Teach shy children ways of starting a conversation, replying to general questions, making eye contact and etiquettes while interacting in public to feel more confident to face new situations.
10. Ignore stammering or stuttering: Children who are excessively shy or nervous often tend to stutter while trying to make conversations. In such situations, refrain from completing the sentence for them. A patient ear and an encouraging word can take them a long way in overcoming their fears.
11. Give them examples: Give them your examples or examples of people who were shy and ways they overcame it. Children tend to get encouragement from real-life stories and experiences.
12. Avoid comparisons: Avoid comparing shy children with other more social children. Accept shy children as they are and keep reminding them that they are loved just the way they are. Strong self-esteem and positive reaffirmation is the best medicine for most of a child's emotional needs.
A shy child is no different from an average child, just less social and in need of more encouragement. Shyness is not permanent. Children overcome their shyness when they are supported, loved, appreciated, and encouraged, then pushed, compared, or teased.
If not in our home, let us look around and see if there is a child who exhibits shyness or similar emotions and whom we can encourage and support. After all, every positive difference made in the life of someone creates ripples of positivity and happiness.
Happy parenting!
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