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Forget Baby Talk, Speaking to Your Baby in Parentese Can Make Him Smarter!
In parentese, a truck is not just big, but it is ‘Biiiig’ and a room is not just dark, but it is ‘Daaaark’. Speaking Parentese is not the same as a baby talk. Babies don’t necessarily need baby talk to learn language, but parentese can actually make the babies smarter and help them grasp the communication skills faster.
Have you ever seen a baby reacting excitedly when an adult talks to a baby in a normal voice and plain sentences with a blank face? Most probably, not! Whereas we see babies smiling, giggling and wiggling in response to our high pitched sing-songy voice. Long-tailed pronunciations, exaggerated facial expressions and rhythmic voice are what characterize ‘Parentese’. This way of speaking that we naturally tend to use is a special language used by parents and adults to talk to the babies.
Do Babies Respond more to Parentese ?
Babies are naturally drawn towards music and rhythm rather than the plain speech. Musical speaking stimulates their audio sensory receptors and helps them remember the sounds of the words, rhythm of the speech and faces better. Other than that, it is simply fun and entertaining to listen to something that sounds nice. So yes, babies do respond and learn more from Parentese.
Tips to Speak in Parentese Effectively
Use proper words, but elongate the vowels. Like ‘Baaabeee’, ‘Sweeetyyy’.
Use high pitched voice and rhythmic tone.
Speak as though you are reciting a poem.
Make it sound melodious to retain baby’s attention.
Use shorter sentences and speak slowly.
Take pauses to give the baby a chance to process your speech.
Use clear pronunciations and stress differently on confusing words.
Keep an eye contact and keep on a smile.
Widen or squint eyes, cringe your nose, or raise eyebrows to stress on the emotions.
Talk to your baby as much as you can. To keep things interesting, you can also use parentese when you are reciting nursery rhymes or reading a story book out loud.
Cautions to take when Speaking Parentese
Most importantly, do not confuse Parentese with baby talk. Baby talk is just something that jumbles up the words and basically, makes them non-sense. Baby talk can confuse the babies rather than helping them with language development. Parentese uses proper words and pronunciations, only spoken in more entertaining manner to the baby.
Don’t omit articles, conjunctions, gerunds from the sentence. Let the baby hear the sentence that is grammatically correct and meaningful.
Remember that babies are not dumb. They do not need to hear just sounds instead of words. Don’t always say ‘Choo Choo’ instead of ‘Train’. Though use the sounds to make the word more interesting.
Don’t underestimate the influence of a smiling face when speaking to a baby. Smile makes them feel loved and makes you more appealing to them.
Benefits of Speaking in Parentese to Babies
Speaking in Parentese holds the baby’s attention for a longer time. Longer they look at your face and hear to what you are saying, more information they are gathering to be processed.
Exaggerated expressions teach them how to decode different emotions.
Babies learn to associate changes in sounds to changes in your facial expressions.
Babies try to imitate you a lot quicker when you speak in Parentese. This encourages them to try to speak early. They often respond to your speech with cooing and babbling sounds.
So, next time you talk to your baby, go ahead and act silly. Use your ‘eeeee’s and ‘aaaa’s to your baby’s advantage and make all kinds of cute, funny faces you want. You are actually teaching them a very important life skill of expressing themselves through language. Read more
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How to Put a Toddler to Bed in 50 Steps
It’s true, the terrible two’s and the tantrum-filled three’s are here! One moment you are cuddling your little angel and the next minute you’re chasing a screaming monster! Welcome to life as a toddler mum! Say goodbye to sleep as you know it and hello to pulling your hair out in frustration some days. But also embrace some of the best times you will share with your child.
Anyone who has a toddler at home knows that bed time can last anywhere from 10 minutes to the entire night! Getting your little one to co-operate will depend solely on their mood, which as you know changes every few seconds! Here’s a hilarious step-by-step guide on putting your toddler to bed.
Gather your toddler from whatever activity he is doing.
Announce bed time!
Get ready to ignore some loud crying!
Patiently explain that bedtime is normal and it will happen every night.
Show your toddler some love by cuddling and reassuring him.
In case he forgets(which he will!) remind him that it is still time for bed.
Watch your tot move S-U-P-E-R slow.
Be prepared for detours...
And more crying.
Wait for toddler to stop crying.
Finally manage to get your toddler to the room.
Pick out night clothes.
Hear toddler cry that he wants his other pajamas.
Explain to toddler that pajamas are in in the laundry.
Wait for toddler to stop crying.
Cuddle toddler.
Get pushed away by toddler.
Console your toddler verbally.
Attempt to put clothes on your toddler.
Wait for toddler to stop whining.
Watch toddler struggle into his clothes.
Try to help toddler... in vain.
Continue to watch toddler try to get into his clothes. Finally help put clothes on.
Try to get toddler to brush his teeth.
Answer toddler’s endless “why” questions
Ask toddler to brush his teeth again.
Coax toddler to get up and brush teeth while explaining about dental hygiene.
Carry toddler to the sink.
Wet toothbrush and put paste on it.
Try to get brush into toddlers half opened mouth.
Clean spit-up from all over the sink.
Notice toddler is missing.
Locate toddler and carry him back to the bedroom.
Attempt to put toddler into bed.
Ignore toddlers attempts to run away by holding toddler firmly in a cuddle/lock-down position.
Grab bedtime book.
Begin to read story.
Get interrupted by questions at every line.
Answer questions patiently.
Toddler will suddenly want water. Give toddler water.
Say Goodnight to toddler.
Toddler will stretch tiny arms out for a hug. Hug toddler tight. Feel momentary relief.
Toddler will ask to use the bathroom.
Notice that the drink of water has made it’s way out already.
Put toddler back into bed.
Toddler will stretch out tiny arms again. Hug and kiss toddler goodnight.
Toddler will ask you questions. Answer toddler.
Toddler will ask to be “Tapped” to sleep. Tap till toddler seems to be asleep.
Slowly get up to find that toddler is still awake! Sit back down and continue tapping till toddler actually falls asleep!
Slowly get up and pray that toddler does not wake up!
Success! You may try and rest for a few minutes before you toddler shouts out for you again! Read more
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Yoga Magic: One Pain Killer For 5 Common Pains
Yes, it is glorious to get married to a loving man, become mom to the world's cutest baby and feel gratified when you manage to juggle work and home. However, there's no denying that being a woman can also be extremely taxing! Women endure menstrual cramps, pregnancy back pains, cervical spine and neck pains, you name it. One silver bullet said to ease these pains is Yoga, thus making it worth trying!
Yoga, an ancient form of exercise, has been embraced by many as a source of solace and fitness. Though yoga poses have various levels of difficulty and may not suit everyone alike, the basic essence works for all: relax, focus and let go. When hit by a pain of womanhood the next time, consider giving a thought to how yoga can make being a woman easier.
5 Common Pains of Womanhood Yoga Can Cure
1. Menstrual Cramps
Who isn't familiar with the distressing abdominal and pelvic pain so characteristic of the monthly menstrual cycle? Well, some amount of cramping seems a fixture for most women. But you'll be surprised to know that the potency of yoga for menstrual pain relief can strengthen your body to alleviate period pain! What's more, practising yoga for pain relief during periods also gives you a calmer mind to build resistance and not be down in the dumps.
2. Back Pains
Women and back pains are hard to separate, especially if you have a little one in the womb! Pregnancy back aches are very common and caused by your growing belly that pulls your abdominal muscles forward. Yoga for back pain is recommended to build flexibility in your muscles and give you a better posture that ultimately reduces the incidence of pain.
3. Cervical Spine and Neck Pain
Long hours at work followed by running after baby can leave your spine and neck muscles strained and frayed. Women are highly prone to developing aches around these areas and this can often become a deep-seated issue. Yoga pain management for cervical neck pain can come to your aid here and keep your muscles alive and kicking. The mindful rest and light exercise of yoga is what does the trick.
4. Headaches
Does your headache force you to hit the sack early, much to the dismay of hubby? Well, women around the world suffer from headaches brought on by stress, migraine, lack of sleep or hormonal imbalance. Yoga, by virtue of its de-stressing powers, has been proven to allay a headache and also reduce the chances of future headaches. Since a problematic neck area often builds headaches, yoga for neck and shoulder pain can also be your best buddy!
5. Emotional Turmoil
Possibly the most painful of the lot, emotional turmoil affects millions of women worldwide. You are stressed out in your relationship, your children are being trying and the household seems continually at loggerheads. When at an emotional low, yoga can rejuvenate you and bring you long-lasting peace. It charges your energy centres and helps you focus on what you should embrace and what you should discard from your life. Try making yoga for pain management a regular part of your schedule; it really helps build your emotional strength over time.
Yoga doesn't ask for much, but helps you a lot - right from yoga for muscle cramps to yoga for mood swings! All you need to do is pick up some basic poses and take out some time (we admit this can be difficult, but it's worth the trouble). You can either join a yoga class or try out simple poses like "Tree" and "Mountain" together with your family. Watch your journey of womanhood become easier, if not completely pain-free! Read more
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The Everlasting Gift to Your Child Is Her Name - Choose It Wisely
We often casually ponder over what names we would choose for our kids even before we enter family life. I wanted to call my daughter Priyamvada - 'the one who speaks good words'. Well, no one would force me otherwise but I could feel it's too traditional and my family wasn't very excited about it. I do give a lot of importance to the name of a child as it is what she will carry throughout her life. It is her identity; the first word people will associate her with. Even my name is what makes me feel really good about myself. The purpose is not to make it very difficult, but still unique, just like our personalities. So I spent the 5 days in the hospital browsing the net looking for the most unique name I could gift my baby - it's my first gift to her, and it would be everlasting.
Nowadays, we have to be careful so the name sounds smart as well. Children should be able to spell and pronounce it easily. My family certainly didn't want it to be from outside our culture - it was a tough call. Names of flowers and mythological characters, the research was never-ending. I still remember the first name that had come to my mind when I saw her first - it was Meethi - she was just so sweet; as delicate as a flower petal. Even these ideas weren't helping as the checklist was long. Following the current trends in names puts me off, simply because you will find a majority of kids having the same name. Numerology wasn't a concern either, because we feel that the person and her family and environment are solely responsible for shaping her future and nothing else.
My mother had longed to call her Durga as her pet name, so I finally started looking for other Goddess names - she finally came to my aid. I came across a very smart name which was neither too traditional nor long, and still uncommon. I was really excited, satisfied and the sense of accomplishment was huge. Now when she tries pronouncing her name, it sounds so beautiful. I really hope she grows up to love her name, and I hope it positively influences her personality.
Love you, my Toshani!
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Is Your Kid Aware of Racism? Few Tips for Parents to Handle It
One day evening, I saw my neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter, Nisha, running towards her house, sobbing. I was worried about what could the matter be as she was happily playing with her friends few minutes before. Later, I came to know from her mother that her friends who stay in the other apartment said some mean things about her family background and economic condition. It made me think how can such a young kid be so mean to his friends and will the girl take it as another normal fight with her friends or will it affect her self-confidence hereafter. As a parent, we need to teach our kids not to be part of racial, or any other form of discrimination. We must also guide them and make them understand how to tackle it.
Here are the Few Tips to Address Racism in Young Children
As a parent, it is very much necessary to watch our behaviour when we communicate with our house help, watchman or the salesman, etc. We don't realise this at the moment but it does influence the attitude of our kids towards the less privileged people.
Whenever your kid comes across people from different cultures, talk to them about the positive side of that culture and always tell them to show respect towards it.
Let your kid choose his/her friends, do not force the societal norms on their friendships.
When you find your kid being unfair or mean towards someone, correct them. Explain with an example how we all are unique and special.
Observe your child's behaviour if he/she is being a victim of discrimination or bullying. Talk to your kid as a friend, visit your kid's school frequently and enquire if there are any significant changes in your child's behaviour.
If your kid opens up about being bullied, then make them realise how special they are and rebuild their confidence. Encourage them to stand up against bullying, whether it is for themselves or for a friend.
Let the teacher or the parents of the kids know about the bullying and ask them to take necessary actions against it.
Since childhood stress or trauma can deeply impact as adults, it makes them prone to depression, anxiety and other psychological problems. So let us raise racism free children and make our society a stress free environment for our kids.
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Rayan has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
good morning Ma'am..
My son is 4 months old. He gets stomach pain/ gas everyday at any time.. He cries for long when he gets pain.. I am giving him Colic aid everyday from last one month.. Only after giving colic aid he stops crying... what should I do to avoid his pain and medicine??
Read moreRayan
Mom of 2 children
1 hour ago
A. Hello mam! If it is due to colic pain /gas, it is common in newborns. Make sure that you burp your baby after every feed. Don't feed just before your baby is to sleep. Make a routine like feed, play and sleep. Burp inbetween feedings. Colic pain will stop automatically at 5 or 6 months. So don't worry. Happy parenting!
Dr Sameer awadhiya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
1 hour ago
Q. #asktheexpert
baby having nose block.. sleeping problem
what should I do?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. nasal blockage can be relieved by using nasal saline drops like nasoclear saline drops in thecg nose followed by nasal aspirator to take out the secretions very ghently
steam inhalation can also be helpful in this condition
Nikitha has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 2 months
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Q. At what month does the baby go from breech position to cephalic position?
Nikitha
Mom of a 9 yr 5 m old boy
34 mins ago
A. hello nearing your delivery it will happen.any concern then it would be better to check with your doctor and she will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly which would be better and also safe
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
55 mins ago
Q. @ the time of birth baby weight 2.475kg but after completed 6weeks baby weight approx 3kg, why baby weight gain very slow, till breast-feeding milk and urinate 6-7 times and potty 2-3 times. can u please suggest why slow in progress in weight gain???
Read moreDr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
53 mins ago
A. the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg.
during the first few days after birth, the newborn loses
extracellular fluid equivalent to about 10% of the body
weight.
most infants regain their birth weight by the age of 10 days. subsequently, they gain weight at a rate of
approximately 25 to 30 g per day for the first 3 months of life.
thereafter they gain about 400 g weight every month,
for the remaining part of the first year. x
an infant usually doubles his birth weight (taken as 3 kg) by the age of 5 months. the birth weight triples at 1 year and is four times at 2 years of age.
the weight of ca child at the age of three years is usually
five times that of the birth weight.
Manisha Singh has added a new answer
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Q. #asktheexpert mera baby 3 month ka h use gas bhuat banti h is karan wo bhuat rota hai
Manisha Singh
Expecting Mom due in 1 month
19 mins ago
A. it's very common for babies having gas problem ...you should recommend your doctor for this
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Q. Hi
what to give 6 months old baby to eat
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A. Hello dear! Once your baby completes 6 months you can start giving small quantities of semi solids like homemade cerelac, mashed bananas, apple puree, ragi and so on. Continue with breastfeeding. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy
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