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How to Give Your Baby an Oil Bath for Day-to-Day Skin Care Routine
When you are a new mom, you definitely need suggestions from your elders and friends to bring up a healthy baby. But, too many suggestions and opinions confuse you at times so it's good to have a modern-day mom's suggestion as it may suit the health and atmospheric conditions of today's world.
Oil bath is a very traditional method which can improve skin-glow, reduce excess body heat and improve blood flow as you gently massage the body. It's good for babies, as their skin gets moisturized and sufficient vitamin by this method. As a mother of a 4-year-old boy, I thought of sharing with you my experience as I have tried this on my boy when he was a cute little baby like yours.
It's good to use olive oil or almond oil during winter and coconut oil during summer.
Take oil in a bowl and take a big rubber sheet enough for your baby to roll and relax. Put your baby on the sheet or your legs and gently massage him/her with your palm from head to toe. Take good care while massaging (sacrifice your long beautiful nails for some days until your baby grows) if you have long nails. Do not massage with more oil on the forehead as it may go into baby's eyes. Gently apply little oil on face. This massage can be done on alternate days for good results.
Now leave your baby to relax on the rubber sheet for half an hour (not more than that). Check the temperature of the water before taking the baby to bath. It's good if you can tolerate the temperature on your hands. Now give a good clean bath to your baby. Your baby will feel fresh and have a good nap his stomach gets filled.
Note: If your baby gets any skin allergy, contact your paediatrician immediately and ask for their opinion whether you can use oil or which type of oil you can use. Some babies may be allergic to oil.
With love and care
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How can Parents Make their Child’s Hospital Stay Stress-free
Do you find yourself worrying as your child’s hospitalization is drawing near? Do you have questions and doubts every moment? Do you feel the need to talk to someone? Read this article to know how you can make the hospital stay less stressful for your ill preschooler.
Hospitals fill one with dread. If you are a parent to a kid who is soon going to be hospitalized for some ailment or an operation, you have to deal with not only your child’s fears, but also your own set of worries. Would your child let the nurse give an injection in his arms? Would he miss his nursery? Would he be able to sleep on the hospital bed? Would he be able to digest hospital food?
The following ideas and information might help you during your child’s hospital stay.
Always be Honest with Your Child about his Hospitalization
The sooner you tell your child about his impending hospitalization, the better he would be able to deal with it. He would be able to put forward his doubts and you will get ample time clearing them off. Always remember to use simple language while explaining so that your child is not left with more dread.
Play Therapy
Some hospitals offer pre-admission program where a play therapist will explain to your child what he can expect at the hospital. The play therapist helps in making the hospital more familiar to your child. A session with him would help your child in understanding drips, dressings, bandages, dressings and if required even anesthesia.
Tips and Ideas to make Going to Hospitals Easy
Get your child to do things like bandaging his teddy bear, listening to the heartbeats of mommy/daddy, taking medicine so that he becomes familiar with the hospital routine.
Read books that have bright, colourful pictures and tell about going to hospital in an interesting way. This will help to lessen the tensions and other little burdens from your child’s mind.
Be prepared for your child’s repetitive and endless questioning.
Plan what you will take with you in the hospital:
Your child’s favourite blanket, rug and a soft toy
A favourite activity tool kit purchased especially for the hospital
Family photos, pictures of pet etc
Toiletries and Pajamas
During your child’s hospital stay, don’t feel overwhelmed and remember to take small breaks in between. Also discuss before hand with the hospital staff to what extent you would want to get involved. Do not forget to ask about visiting times, because your child might want to meet his friends and siblings.
If you have any questions or doubts about your child’s treatment, discuss it in advance with your child’s doctor. Doctors and medical staff are often understanding about the stress you are going through and will clarify your doubts with compassion and patience.
Never express your doubts or concerns within the ear shot of your child. This would unnecessarily send him into unnecessary bouts of anxiety.
Once your child comes home from the hospital, he might be a bit clingier. His siblings might also act clingy and not let go of you. All this is normal and would pass in a day or two. Never ever threaten your child with another visit to a hospital. This would make him look at all the medical treatments as a means of punishment.
Remember with loads of positive outlook and patience, you can make something as stressful as a hospital stay into a more relaxing affair. Read more
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9 Fashion Tips for the Everyday Mom from India's Jetsetting Trendsetter, Priyanka Chopra!
Looking for tips on how to dress like Priyanka Chopra? She has won the hearts of millions of fans with her acting and sense of fashion. To make a similar fashion statement that never goes wrong, find out the right ways to go about it all.
Priyanka Chopra is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular fashionistas of recent times. She has successfully established herself as a versatile actor as well as one of the most sought-after stars of both the Indian and international cinema. Want to follow her standard fashion? Go through her style diktats that will not only make you look stunning but feel confident too!
Priyanka Chopra Fashion Style Tips for You!
Here are some lessons you can take from PC's 'Book of Style'!
1. For a Casual Day Wear
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Priyanka's fashion tips for day wear is pretty simple. Just go for a tee-shirt teamed with a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of sneakers or funky flip-flops. If you are going out for a lunch date with someone special, instead of jeans and a t-shirt, opt for cotton dresses. Add a finishing touch to your ensemble with a sleek belt, strappy footwear, and some subtle bracelets. You'll also see her experiment with prints and patterns, but mostly solid colours when it comes to her outfits.
2. Night-out Fashion
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If you really want to adopt Priyanka Chopra's dressing style, then for an evening or night out, opt for a short dress that fits you perfectly. If you notice carefully, you will mostly find her looking ravishing in a short and fitted dress for interviews and parties. Occasionally, she wears gowns too. Her recent appearances at public events have made jaws drop; whether it's this year's Met Gala outfit, where she stayed true to the theme, or the ethereal white gown at the Oscars in 2016, her outfits are memorable, to say the least! Pick up a stellar piece that's classic with a modern twist, and watch those heads turn in your direction!
3. Six Yards of Fashion
Priyanka Chopra wears sarees and anarkalis quite often. Mostly, you will see her in sheer sarees paired with metallic blouses. For Priyanka's style saree draping, settle in for a subtle and revealing drape. See to it that your blouse has a plunging neckline and is everything sexy. It'll definitely add to your sensuality and “oomph” factor. But if that's not your style, fret not; you can pick great conventional blouses, which are full or quarter-sleeved, and work with those too! To look as graceful as her in a saree, remember to put on large earrings and multiple bangles, they will give you that complete saree look you deserve.
4. Risk-taker
You'll occasionally see her flaunting a totally unconventional design or pattern or a style of outfit, that's just so bold - but then see her kill it with her confidence! Case in point - her Met Gala outfit from 2017 that served as fodder for plenty of memes as well! But the jetsetter took it in her stride and her look definitely shot her up to the top of the 'Best-Dressed' lists. It just goes to show, that a little risk could take you quite a long way! Take a step outside your comfort zone once in a while - start with tiny steps, such as a change from regular jeans to distressed ones, or a risque collar; who knows, you may have just found yourself a new trademark look!
5. Accessorise, Accessorise, Accessorise
For making that impressionable Priyanka Chopra style statement, pay adequate attention to your accessories. You'll seldom notice her without her sunnies and a statement ring or necklace. To sport the celebrity look, try the Ray-Ban aviators with your casual day wear. For example, a designer watch, a huge ring, or some silver bangles, will add that final touch to your look too.
6. Invest in a Statement Piece...
PC's Instagram feed will show you that some wardrobe staples can bring various looks together. The weather conditions in NYC cannot really be compared to that of India's, but who doesn't love a smart jacket that can tie your look together! You'll see her sporting an array of styles - denim, trenchcoats, structured, printed, solid! While Indian weather doesn't really call for a warm and fuzzy jacket all year around, a sturdy jacket adds a touch of class and oomph to your casual outfit; and if the air-conditioning in your office is a bit too cruel, here's the stylish (yet useful) piece you need!
7. ...and the Right Shoes!
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Have you seen the shoes that Priyanka rocks even with her most casual outfits - they instantly boost the aesthetic appeal of her looks! 'Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world' - Marilyn Monroe has spoken the truth! It's no coincidence that we feel a surge of confidence when we have on our favourite pair of heels. The right shoes can make or break your outfit - so make sure you have a bunch of amazing options to hold on to. A pair of flats or sandals that go with anything, and any pair of dressy options for more formal outfits, and you're good to go!
8. Keep Up With the Trends
If you need a one-stop guide to catch up on the latest trends, PC's Instagram account is #Goals! From co-ord outfits to grungy street styles to following themes to the T, Priyanka sure knows what works and what doesn't.
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9. Play Up Your Assets
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Priyanka wears outfits that accentuate her gorgeous curves, and draws attention to her best features. Make sure you draw focus to your strengths too, by picking outfits that suit your body type and make your assets the focal point of your look!
The mantra behind this national heartthrob's stunning looks is her strict diet, fitness routine and her dynamic personality. With her grace and poise, she can carry off a saree or a bodycon dress with equal ease. So, follow these spiffy Priyanka Chopra style statement tips and be one step closer to looking like your favourite actress! Read more
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My Daughter Was Aryan Khan's Classmate – This Mom's Letter Reveals How SRK and Gauri Are As Parents
How would it feel if there were celebrity kids in your child's class? Would you be okay if they were friends with your children and their famous parents invited you to parties? Many of us hold uncomfortable notions about celebrities and are unsure what kind of parents they make. But we cannot help but be charmed by them at the same time...Preeti Singh, a US-based journalist, has experienced being that star-struck parent. Her daughter used to be in the same class as Aryan Khan.
In this heartfelt open letter, Preeti chronicles her experiences and reveals just how Bollywood's most famous couple approaches parenting.
Read the complete letter here. Be warned – it's so sweet you'll want to read it again!
Last week, my Facebook timeline lit up with pictures and videos of the graduation ceremony of my daughter’s erstwhile class in Mumbai. When I saw the chief guest, I smiled. It had to be him. Shah Rukh Khan. No one deserved it more because he and his family were at the centre of our little universe in that school, and we were his “Jabra fans”.
But first, a flashback to 2003.
“Look, Shah Rukh Khan’s wife is here. That means Aryan is going to be our kids’ classmate.” commented an excited father as we took the conducted tour through the new school our five-year-olds were joining. I had been gushing over the clean bathrooms - with toilet paper, soap, paper towels and an attendant. As someone who went to schools with toilets so dirty that I have suffered from digestive problems ever since, I was thrilled that my children would be spared the agony.
I turned to see Gauri Khan. Of course I knew her face; as SRK’s wife, she was almost as famous and frequently photographed as her Bollywood husband. As a Dilliwala (as I called myself then), there was a certain possessive pride about SRK… the Delhi boy who came to Mumbai and conquered it. In her dark glasses, Gauri stood alone with her son, until she met some other Bollywood friends and started chatting. Covertly and overtly, all of us watched Gauri. How she talked, what she wore and if she looked arrogant or friendly. No one, including me, dared to walk up to her to make introductions, like we had been doing with the other parents. It could be a very public snub.
I didn’t know it then, but the next decade that my children attended school with SRK’s children would be eventful. Not only because the school was exceptionally good. Or that the library, bright classrooms, cheerful artworks, and yes, the clean bathrooms made the school a happy place to be. Not only because the school ensured safety of our kids at all times, and the teachers were dedicated and worked harder than anyone I ever knew.
The pixie dust that made everything look even better, shinier was SRK.
In that school, there were many celebrity parents - other Bollywood stars, legendary sportspersons, super-rich business families and top professionals, but SRK was SRK - the first among equals. While SRK and Gauri had no clue who I and dozens of other parents were, their pixie dust changed our lives. Some mothers lost weight to dress up like Gauri, some planned their holidays or bought holiday homes close to the Khans, and others did everything in their power to get their kids to be friends with the Khan kids. And the outside world thought we were royalty too, and best friends with the Khans.
One afternoon my daughter came back with a birthday card from SRK’s son. The party was at Mannat (SRK’s house on Bandstand), and I called on the number provided. Gauri answered the phone. She was sweet, polite, and told me to drop the child at 4.30pm and have her picked up by 7.30pm. Yes, I could send a maid along. That afternoon my phone pinged non-stop. Who was going to the party? One mother said, “My child will cry if I let her go alone. So I will have to go.” Another’s driver was going to be on leave that day and she was driving him all the way from Cuffe Parade, so she would have to attend the party. Yet another would go because her son was Aryan’s bestie.
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I had learned my lesson. I assume Gauri told every parent the same thing, making it clear that only kids were invited, because the mothers hung out at the Cafe Coffee Day on Bandstand while their children attended the party that evening. And many of these were townie mothers, who thought anything beyond Prabhadevi was Oh So Far. Soon enough, boys and girls did what they do at that age. They refused to hang out with each other. A whole new stream of gossip opened up among the girls’ mothers - the boys’ parents felt the Khan pressure. While the boys played and made friends, parents began to group up. The fight was subtle and full-fledged. Who would be Aryan’s best friend? Who did he share confidences with? Who was doing the class project with him? Who would be invited for a sleepover, and later for the IPL matches? Mothers complained that others kept secrets from them, not revealing details of play dates and sleepovers because they wanted Aryan all alone with their sons.
When Aryan Khan left school in grade eight I felt terribly cheated. Bad timing, because boys and girls were beginning to be friends with each other. I had grand dreams that my daughter would be friends with Aryan Khan; like the mothers of other boys of the class, I would now become friends with Gauri, and exchange SMSes and notes about our kids. Maybe my daughter would go for the IPL matches and be photographed with the boy. I was deprived of that opportunity, and will never know what would have come of it.
The children were indifferent to the celebrityhood. Aryan was a classmate and a friend. All the aunties and uncles would bombard my daughter with questions:
"So you are in Aryan’s class. How is he? Is he naughty and ill-mannered? What does he like? Who are his friends? Have you been to his house? How are his parents?” Her standard response became, “I am not in his class. He is in MY class. And he is as ordinary as the rest of the boys.” To her amusement, the questions followed her to the US as well, and in her new school, the desis wanted to know about SRK and his family.
On the fringe, I became a minor celebrity. Colleagues wanted to accompany me to school functions so they could chat with SRK. I made it clear that they could do what they liked, as long as I was not around. I was crazy about SRK but it would be undignified to behave star-struck.
Of course, the only person I could not have controlled was my own mother. She came for a sports day function and chatted up SRK while I was busy elsewhere. So far so good. Then my dear mother decided she wanted a picture with him. I tried to dissuade her, telling her that SRK would disappear as soon as the event was over. She said nothing. My husband and I collected our kids from their classes and I saw mom standing guard over SRK. He sat meekly next to her as she looked around for us. Before I could slip out of view, mom saw me and waved out. Resigned, I walked towards them. She told SRK that I had arrived; he stood up immediately, and chatted and posed happily for pictures with my mother. I was mortified as mothers of my daughter’s classmates stood around laughing at my discomfort. While I took pictures, my daughter’s face had turned deathly pale. She looked like she had seen a ghost. She skirted around SRK and by the time we reached our car, she was crying inconsolably. She had seen Kal Ho Na Ho the previous week and thought SRK was dead. I had to explain the difference between real and reel life to the distraught child.
In the car I complained to my mother that I had been so embarrassed. Unfazed, my mother said, “At least I am honest, not hypocritical like you all. "None of you were looking at your spouses in the race.” She was right. When SRK participated in the parents’ race, none of us noticed our husbands or friends huffing and puffing behind him. Our eyes were locked on SRK, and googly-eyed we had drooled, “Karan Johar knows how to make SRK run… he looks like a dream.” And he really did.
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Fringes of celebrityhood is a great place to be. Everyone thinks you lead a charmed life. You must be friends with the celebrities and have insights on and insider gossip about them. It is not true, but who was I to shatter those illusions? My knowledge was acquired from film magazines, gossip among my producer friends, air crew that had flown them, and other mothers whose kids were friends with the Khan kids.
The only time I ever talked to Gauri was when we were both waiting for our kids after school. She realised that our children were classmates, and asked me if I had put my daughter in any academic classes after school. I said “no”. She enquired if I sent her to sports classes after school. I replied in the negative again and said that I believed in unstructured play. She asked if I spent time teaching her. I said “no”, because I wasn’t brought up by a helicopter parent. She sighed and said, “Thank God. I thought I was the weird one. But my mother let us be, and I let my kids alone as well.” They would all grow up just fine, we both agreed.
She never acknowledged me after that conversation, but that day, I fell in love with Gauri as well. The Khans were parents like us all.
What a beautiful and heartfelt letter! We love how this mom has stayed true to herself as a person – it really is okay to be a “fan” even when you are all grown up! Her letter also breaks many myths around celebrity parents – no, they aren't all haughty and standoffish, and yes, they participate in normal things like birthday parties and tuition classes and PTA meetings.
Parents don't let anything interfere with their responsibility towards their kids – not fame, not money, not even perceptions. Parents are among the best people in the world, if we say so ourself. Congratulations on being one! Read more
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It's that time of the year again! New year's around the corner and it's not just party time, it's also time to start thinking and planning for the year ahead, thinking about the changes you would like to make so this new year turns out to be even better than the last.
Ever tried your hand at making new year’s resolutions? Didn’t last long, did it? When taking a new year’s resolution alone, you may find it hard to stick to it and give up easily. Having some company, someone to give you a little nudge every time you think of giving up, might just make you see it through, don’t you think? So this year round, be a little more romantic, be a lot more strong, make joint resolutions with your partner and help each other stick to them. Here are a few resolutions-for-two ideas for you and your partner:
8 Best New Year's Resolutions
1. Sweat Together
It’s a hectic lifestyle we live today, with little time for anything other than work. This new year, take a resolution to exercise daily and stay in shape. Get your partner to be your workout buddy.
2. Schedule Date Nights
When was the last time you spent a romantic evening with your partner? And no, anniversary dinners and birthday celebrations don’t really count. Where’s the time, you ask? Well, make some. Take a couple of hours or so off your busy week, plan an evening out with your partner and have some fun together.
3. Draw Up Household Budgets Together, Include Charitable Donations
Discussing finances with your partner might feel awkward at first, especially if he is a reserved individual. But trust me, once you cross that initial barrier, it’ll get more comfortable and go a long way in bringing the two of you closer. Also, enrich your relationship by doing ‘good things’ together. Keep aside a set amount of money each month/ year for charity.
4. Read Together
Falling in love is easy, staying in love is hard. Lasting relationships don’t just happen- it needs time and effort, it needs constant nurturing. This new year, make it a point to read together at least one book on how to strengthen your relationship.
5. Start a New Hobby Together
Be it gardening or playing musical instruments or learning a foreign language, find something new that you and partner are both interested in, and give it a go.
6. Make a Bucket List
Maximize every moment of your life with each other. Make a list of things you want to do together, and of shared dreams you want to fulfill before you die.
7. Break a Bad Habit Together
You don’t like him smoking, he’s tired of your nagging. You wish he wouldn’t get so jealous for no reason, he wishes you would spend less on branded clothes. There are a few habits you would both like to get rid of in the other. Well, here’s a solution. Starting this new year, make a deal to get rid of these habits one by one.
8. More Kisses, More Hugs
Touch is a powerful thing- it instantaneously makes you feel connected. Never leave the house without a kiss or a hug, give each other back massages. They may seem to be simple things, but these everyday gestures go a long way in letting your partner know you care.
This new year, take up joint resolutions, make your life more romantic and further strengthen your relationship with the love of your life. Read more
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