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Hilarious New Year Resolutions Your Toddler Should Make
If toddlers made New Year's resolutions, parents would heave a sigh of relief! Clean walls and no food wastage would be just a few of the changes they could make. But being the little monsters they are, would their resolutions hold through to the end of the year? Probably not!
The New Year is a time for change and new beginnings. Resolutions abound as you feel determined to live life better. Have you ever wondered that if your little toddler knew about New Year resolutions, what changes he’d make in his little life?
Funny New Year’s Resolutions Your Toddler Made
No more Diapers!
I will try and get potty trained. The diaper gets so messy and mom doesn’t look too happy every time she needs to change it. I won’t have to wear that big diaper anymore!
Fewer Tantrums
I’m going to throw fewer tantrums, even though tantrums are my birthright and get me what I want. Maybe if mom and dad see how well-behaved I am, they’ll reward me with a few treats?
Resolve to Eat Better!
I will try to eat at least three full meals a day without spitting them out all over mommy, or on the floor. I do like the look on mom’s face too when she gets soup all over her hair!
No Wall Art
I will not scribble on walls with crayons, permanent markers or pens. It seems to get all the grownups really angry. I don’t understand why, though; it’s art! Plus, why would anyone want plain walls?
Fewer Night-time Wake-ups
Instead of waking up five times in the middle of the night, I’ll bring it down to just twice. I do miss mommy and daddy a lot at night but they do look tired in the morning.
Make-up is for Mommy, Not Me
I’m not going to use mommy’s make-up again. Everyone makes such a fuss. Maybe I could eat it instead!
Keep My Mittens On
I will not pull off my mittens and cap. It’s cold and mommy’s just trying to keep me warm and protect me. It’s just that the cap ruins my hair and spoils my look!
Watch Something Different
I will broaden my cultural horizons. Nobody else seems to enjoy watching ‘Madagascar’ every day. Maybe ‘Lion King’ could be next on my list. I’ll select a new bedtime book too. Mommy says it’s no fun reading the same thing every night, and she goes off to sleep before I do.
Eat New Things
I will try one new food item every week. Mom says I need to move beyond khichdi or I’ll never learn how to chew. But khichdi is so yummy and it requires no effort to eat. Maybe I’ll try pizza since the adults seem to love it!
Put Toys Away
I promise to put away my toys once I’m done playing with them. Mom’s been threatening not to buy me any more toys till I learn to keep them away. I’m going to be good and start taking care of them better.
Toddlers can keep parents on their toes and sometimes drive them up the wall. But if kids could make these funny New Year’s resolutions, it would definitely make parenting easier! Read more
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10 Reasons Amarendra Bahubali Is a DREAM Husband Even For a 21st Century Woman!
On April 28, 2017, people rushed to the theatres to find out why Kattappa killed Bahubali after all. But we are sure more women than ever before walked out of the theatre and completely forgot about everything else... except how awesome Amarendra Bahubali is. That smile. Those eyes. That body! But there are more than those very obvious reasons why Amarendra Bahubali is the perfect husband, even for the modern Indian woman.
10 Reasons We Need More 'Amarendra Bahubalis’ in The 21st Century Than Ever Before
1. Amarendra Bahubali is chivalrous and romantic.
Amarendra Bahubali could have very easily told Devasena who he was and (as quite aptly put by Kattappa), the King and Queen of Kuntala kingdom would have 'washed his feet and married their daughter off to him. But he chose to win the princess over through his actions and deeds. His conduct was respectful, a tad bit naughty, and absolutely romantic and chivalrous.
However, in being so, he did not at any point snub Devasena away. He didn't 'protect' her, he joined her in the battle against the Pindaris. That's what the new-age 21st century woman wants, isn't it? A man who will respect and join her in her endeavours, without making her feel weak or ill-equipped to achieve whatever she wants to.
2. Amarendra Bahubali is principled.
Amarendra Bahubali, when the time came, did not flinch while going against his mother, the great Rajmata Sivagami. Amarendra was convinced that his mother had made a mistake in promising Bhallaldeva that he would be married to Devasena, and he did not falter in pointing it out to her. Not only that, he did so respectfully, and while maintaining the decorum of the relationship.
His principles cost him his mother, his kingship, his family... and yet he didn't bat an eyelash in standing by what was right. God knows we need more men like Amarendra Bahubali – who have the courage to stand by what's right, and who are not such “Mumma's boy”s.
3. Amarendra Bahubali is hot.
Let’s be honest! We all secretly drooled at him, didn't we? There is something very earthy about his sexiness.
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When he fought valiantly in the war against the Kalakeyas, when he pulled the bow and shot the arrow right into the demon effigy, when he came to Devasena's aid during the Pindari-attack and taught her how to shoot three arrows in one go, when he held the boat and placed his arm out for Devasena to walk over his shoulder and into the boat... we saw... and we lost our hearts.
Who wouldn't want to get with that man?!
4. Amarendra Bahubali is virtuous.
Amerandra is an exemplary example of the best of a man: brave, honest, humble, and a true ruler. He cared about his people beyond the role of a king. He fought with honour, without compromising the lives of civilians. In spite of being declared the would-be-king, he did not throw around attitude. He always treated Bhallaldeva with respect. His doting love for his mother must have pulled at every woman's heartstrings.
Not only that, he did not ridicule Kumar Verma for not being able to 'be a man', nor did he use this fact to his advantage to win over Devasena. Instead, he empowered Kumar Verma, and befriended him. He knew the right things to say to his people during the war to give them the strength and courage to face the adversity that lay in front of them. And as his father Bijjaladeva points out – Bahubali kapat nahi jaanta (Bahubali has no concept of deceit).
Who wouldn't want such a strong and virtuous man as her life-partner?
5. Amarendra Bahubali knows how to keep a promise.
When he swore to Devasena 'I am yours', he did so with conviction. And he kept his word. Even when it meant losing everything and everyone that were dear to him. He also stood by his word of coming to the aid of the kingdom, should such an occasion or need arise. Even when he was banished from the family, he did not let that affect his loyalty to his people and his kingdom.
However, what's more important is – he knew which promises to break too. While he had promised his mother his unflinching and unconditional love, it didn't blind him to her faults or prevent him from doing the right thing.
6. Amarendra Bahubali is not insecure.
Not only did he befriend Kumar Verma, the guy who had a massive crush on the love of his life and wanted to marry her, he also gave him a place in his heart, his life, and his family. He did not once ever doubt Devasena over her integrity. He did not even once try and create a rift or distance between Devasena and Kumar Verma.
In fact, Amarendra had such unflinching trust and faith in Devasena, that he never doubted her about anything. He did not expect obeisance from her – neither towards himself nor his mother. He gave her room to be her unapologetic self, and did not even once try to 'mold' her into a submissive wife. He knows he loves her, and he knows she loves him. He did not let anything ever make him feel insecure – neither Devasena's archery skills, nor her confidence, nor the guys who were crushing on her hard!
7. Amarendra Bahubali respects women.
When he requested Devasena to return to Mahishmati with him as his captive and she refused, he did not try to convince her to do it. No ma'am! Amarendra honoured her feelings, and instead promised to guard her honour and dignity till death do them part.
Not only that, Amarendra also has tremendous respect for his wife's family. Remember what he said when Devasena's brother and his wife bowed to Amarendra out of respect and reverence? “Sambandhi ek dusre ke gale lagte hai, unke aage jhukte nahi hai Maharaj.” (Relatives embrace one another, they do not bow in front of each other, Sir.) What more could a girl want?
8. Amarendra Bahubali does not let any man disrespect his woman.
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Remember what Amarendra said when he stood up by Devasena's side in the middle of the court, in the presence of his elder brother the King, and his mother Rajmata Sivagami?
“Devasena ko kisi ne haath lagaya to samjho, Bahubali ki talvaar ko haath lagaya.” (Anyone who touches Devasena must know he is incurring the wrath of Bahubali's sword.)
“Aurat par haath daalne vale ki ungliyan nahi kaat-tey, kaat-tey hai uska gala!” (You do not chop off the fingers of a man who molests women, you behead him!)
Of course every 21st century woman needs a man like Amarendra Bahubali.
9. Amarendra Bahubali understands 'consent'.
This is a very important point.
Remember the song love song when Devasena, Amarendra Bahubali, Kattappa, all board that insanely beautiful ship and set sail for Mahishmati? Amarendra knows he's won Devasena over. Devasena is more than willing to consummate their marriage.
And yet – Amarendra Bahubali, being the true blue gentleman that he is, waits for Devasena to make the first move.
Yes, ladies.
Consent is important, even in a marriage. And Amarendra Bahubali understands this. This single quality in itself certifies him as the most eligible husband of the 21st century.
10. Amarendra Bahubali is perfect.
Isn't he?
We strongly recommend this movie to be used as training material to induct every man into the role of a 'husband'. What do you think?
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The NICU Mother - Part 2 Breastfeeding challenges and Experiences. Journey continues..
Leaving the NICU after two weeks, my baby and me the NICU Mother returned home. Our journey till now was along with the doctors and nurses. Now, we were to takeover all by ourselves. With complete instructions from our pediatrician, we were set to move on. The first and most important issue to be taken care of was Breastfeeding. My child was on expressed milk and formula fed via spoon. Expressing milk all the time and then feeding with a spoon is indeed a tedious task. The mother who needs rest and care initially ends up pumping milk whole day. Plus the baby needs to learn the nature's way of feeding.
Whenever I held my baby near my breasts to feed he would cry loudly with all his strength, and I would be scared and return him back to my mom saying I'm worried for his health and weight. He was still a tiny baby below 2 kgs. But then how to feed him, how to latch him on correctly? My breasts would be so full at times, that I had to compulsory pump out milk and store it. This was a daily ritual now holding baby and he crying out loud, I returning him back. Then he was fed with the spoon. This continued for another one and a half months. Nothing seemed to work. After a few trials and errors we finally thought of another solution. The silicone nipple shield.Nipple Shields are made of silicone and are safe for baby to suck, they can be easily washed and sterilized.
My baby did not latch on initially but slowly steadily he started sucking the shield. Sucking is a natural instinct that babies have, only it needs to be explored, and only we mothers can help our babies with the same. This was good news, as it was a beginning atleast. I used shields everytime during Feeds. After a few days I thought of getting rid of it slowly. I would use the shield initially then remove it, in between feeds, and give him direct feed on. He did not take it at first, this too continued for a few days. I was pumping milk during nights, and was trying to breastfeed him directly during the day. It was a task to teach him to breastfeed, to latch him on correctly. My baby had got the technique right, but he was still getting accustomed to it. Sometimes he only wanted to have via the shields, other days only with spoon( no efforts) some days direct latching on. This went on for three months, until finally I let go off the shields. The breastfeeding challenge took three months to reach its goal! A sense of great achievement went through us- my mom and me. A good feed was established finally. I use to feed formula milk at times, because I was tired of pumping milk day and night. But now, when the feed was well established, I started giving more of my milk and less formula. Few days later he was feeding correctly and the shields were finally packed up.
Breastfeeding process requires a mother and baby to relax and make it a soothing experience. A, U-shaped pillow made it comfortable for me to pick up and lay my baby plus it served as a good cushion for my child during feeding. Resting our back during feeds are equally important as the mother may end up with back pain if she is not correctly seated. A chair or sofa or any kind of back rest is needed. Breastfeeding is a challenge for new mothers, but with consistent efforts and patience it turns into a wonderful time with our babies to bond and communicate. It takes time for mother and baby both to be comfortable with each other, but once the feed is well established its a beautiful experience.
To sum up I remember one line quoted by my pediatric, When you sit to feed you must feel like a maharani (queen) there should be so much comfort and joy during the process.
The NICU Mother's journey continues... See you on the other side!
Up next : Child care after NICU and Importance of Family Support. Read more
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Common Genital Problems in Toddlers
Parents are often concerned about the well-being of their children and the development of their body parts including their genitals. It is quite natural that they want to understand and confirm if everything is normal. There are some common genital conditions which can affect a toddler, but can be treated with proper medical attention and care.
Post delivery, parents are given guidance to enable them to take proper care of their baby’s health. A healthy genital and a proper inguinal canal are expected in every child’s body, but sometimes they could be affected by an unhealthy condition which needs special care and attention.
Undescended testicles and hydrocele in boys, and inguinal hernia in both genders are some genital conditions a child might go through. These can be treated easily and need to be followed with proper care.
Undescended Testicles
The testes develops in a baby boy’s abdomen and moves down into the scrotum in the last few weeks before the birth or just after their birth. However, sometimes, one or both the testicles fail to come down and lead to undescended testicles. In some cases, they descend but the inguinal canal doesn’t fully close and the testicles keep moving up and down between the scrotum and abdomen. This condition is quite rare and usually occurs in prematurely born baby boys.
Treatment
Normally, the testicles move down to their right place within 6 to 12 months of birth. If they don’t, then parents must seek a paediatrician’s advice,who would probably recommend a hormone therapy or surgery.
Inguinal Hernia
This problem arises whenan abdominal tissue, like a loop of intestine, may shift to the opening of the inguinal canal and cause a swelling in baby’s groin area. It can happen in both boys and girls,but is painless.It can be easily detected during a diaper change.
Treatment
The child would need a minor surgery to close the opening and avoid the development of strangulated hernia. This is a condition which occurs when a piece of intestinal content is stuck in the canal,which cuts off blood supply to that specific part of the intestine. This could make the bulge look swollen, cause extreme pain and become hard. The child may vomit, feed poorly, cry and have a fever too. Immediate medical attention is recommended in such cases.
Labial Adhesions
Sometimes, the folds of skin over the vagina stick together because of a skin inflammation due to a diaper rash. It does not cause pain or interfere with the flow of urine.
Treatment
This condition usually goes away on its own when the girl hits puberty. However, if the child finds it difficult to urinate or develops a urinary tract infection quite often, consult a doctor. The expert will recommend an estrogen cream or medicines and in some cases, a surgery.
Urinary Tract Infection
This is more common in young boys than girls and is caused due to a bacterial infection of the urinary tract in the child’s body. It can be accompanied with fever, strange smelling urine, vomiting, loss of appetite and grumpy behaviour.
Treatment
Parents must ensure to consult a paediatrician as soon as they witness any of the symptoms.Urinary tract infection can lead to kidney damage if not treated on time. The doctor would usually prescribe a course of antibiotic medicines to kill the infection.
Penile Adhesions
It could occur due to circumcision when the loose foreskin gets stuck to the top of the penis. This will make the child’s genital appear to have never been circumcised.
Treatment
This condition usually disappears as the child’s penis grows in size. In some cases, the doctor might recommend a mild steroid cream to get rid of the problem.
Hydrocele
Another condition related to the inguinal canal, that affects only boys. It usually happens because the child’s inguinal canal doesn’t close and fluids from the abdomen get accumulated in the scrotal sac. This doesn’t cause much pain, but the child’s testicles may appear swollen.
Treatment
If the problem is not healed on its own, parents need to consult a doctor,who would probably recommend a surgery after the baby is one year old. This surgery involves draining out the fluid and closing up the opening in the canal.
So don’t get all worked up, if you notice something unusual with your child’s genitals, consult a paediatrician and get the necessary treatment. Read more
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At the end of year "2020" focussing only on "Positive"
Hello 2020 !
You have created whole lot of mess all around the world. An year bringing so much of fear is what I have never seen before. But, with folded hand I am thankful to you for so many reasons. The first reason is you have unfolded my story of life with the blessing of a beautiful daughter and how closely I relate my beginning with yours. Dear 2020, you didn't bring this pandemic, but you are a sufferer of this pandemic too. Instead , you have made us learnt so many chapters of life which human being have already forgotten.
When the story spread that animal eaters are more susceptible to this infection ( as of swine flu or bird flu), you taught human being to not to be cruel to other creatures.
You reminded us the age old tradition of removing shoes outside house, washing feet and hands when we enter our home.
You reminded us to eat freshly homecooked food instead of relishing on food cooked in restraunts in an unhealthy environment ( no to unhealthy junk food as well).
You taught us to be courageous, self- reliant and self reliable. My daughter was born just a day before complete lockdown occured. I already had a four year old son to look after. I was operated and we were all stuck wherever we were. When ladies find difficult to even sit on her own, I gathered courage to handle everything single handedly with the support of my husband and two of my nephews who were also stuck in this lockdown, but for better reasons. We laughed, we cheered up each other, and when mental agony vanish, you work physically well. The biggest challenge of this pandemism was to keep yourself and your family's mental health par well along with taking every precaution to keep this disease at bay. You made us learnt that the giant infront of us is never bigger than the God within us. Give yourself to divine and let him handle everything, when you lose all your hopes. And after 9 months of my daughter's birth, I proudly feel I am stronger than I was last year.
When outside eatables were completely barred, and my son demanded for homemade sweets 'mithais' and I put my hand into trying every sweet that I can make on my own, and gradually I became better at it. This relate me to age old practice when mother/grandmother used to cook everything on her own for good health and well being of her family.
When a four year child has to stay inside four walls, having no contact with outside world, is not at all easy but bravo to my little kid, he rather encouraged us well to stay mentally stronger.
People who always complained of lack of time, you gave plenty of time to them to know and understand themselves and made them realise that a balance between job and family life is requisite. Most of the people have stranded themselves in chain by paying huge sum of EMI's, loans and lavishing for more and more. That greed! You once again reminded us that living 'Life' doesn't require much and there is a huge line of demarcation between 'Need' and 'Requirement'. Never to create complexities in life by relishing for things with the money you don't have just to impress people you don't even like. For complete two months we were unable to buy new clothes for my newborn, but still things went by and it was managed. If such things can happen, why can't we manage to live happily with the resources we have, instead of focussing and getting envious of what other people got.
Another reminder by you is that health is the biggest wealth. Focussing well on your and your family's health is most important of all. If all are well, all is well.
Cutting yourself off with fake relations and focussing well on your own family and it's happiness is priorly important.
However smart human has become, every smartness fails when nature acts against him. We shall be happier if as much natural we are and as close to the nature we remain.
2020, you have given us hopes for a better tommorow and a desire to be more compassionate with human being and harmonious with nature.
With both better and bitter memories I bid adieu to you. Read more
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Q. i am 39 week of pregnant and having AFI level of 8 is this normal?and is delivery possible for me?
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A. yes. 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 childdo ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok.
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Q. please tale me how much dengerous for may 7 days old baby and she was 2.9 kg.
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A. Hello mom the blood sugar level of baby is quite low , could say hypoglycemia as well .
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A. hospital bag mein baby ke essentials Deni hogi aap YouTube per dekh sakte hain. 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. my last period was on 29 February 2024 according to which I am 8 weeks 4 days pregnant but my usg scan shows 7 weeks 3 days
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A. For this purpose I’d like to tell you plus -1 or two weeks is completely normal to be seen during ultrasound till the time doctor does not say anything in order of you need to worry about the don’t worry like I said this can be commonly seen in one plus or 2+ weeks or minus weeks is fine
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Is it safe to have
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A. at present take rest and use medicines as advised by the doctor. 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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