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Teaching about Body Parts to Toddlers and Preschoolers
It takes at least a few months after your baby is born for him to realise that the hands he sees are his own and that there are many other limbs that he can put to use. Gradually, he becomes more aware of the various parts of the body, which is quite fascinating for a little child. Understanding what each part is and telling others about it is important for young babies. Undertaking various body parts activities for preschoolers is an exercise that helps children to catch speed with the same. Not only does it provide a good starting foundation to build on to for the education to come, but it helps them get comfortable with knowing their own body and being confident in communicating various aspects associated with it.
When can you Start Teaching your Child about Body Parts?
There’s no specific age to start teaching your child about the parts of the body. Sometimes, your baby might tend to know the parts himself by listening to body parts song for children. These can establish in him making attempts to touch his nose when you touch your own. Babies learn a lot through mimicking sounds and gestures, and they will be able to identify many parts, even if they can’t name them on their own. Many kids learn to clap on their own, so associating that action with the phrase “clap your hands” can help them make the connection of which body part is used for which action.
Ways to Teach Kids about Body Parts
In order to teach about body parts, there are multiple fun-filled activities and body parts games for kids that you can make use of and help your little one begin taking tiny steps in understanding them.
1. Refer to Animals
Sometimes, kids may not respond to addressing their own body parts or somebody else’s due to repetition. You can opt for using animal soft toys or images and point out that even they have legs and eyes and noses. You can start showing the difference between some animals having a tail but not us. If you have a pet in the house, then nothing like it.
2. Make Use of Props
Give your child a small toy which he can use to point at. So when you say nose, ask him to point at his nose in the mirror or your nose. This can also be combined with a game using stickers. Give him a sticker and ask him to put it on your hand and see if he can do it the right way.
3. Describe Various Functions
Children learn a lot from first-hand examples. Make use of sensory perceptions to help them understand it better. Close your baby’s eyes and say out loud “eyes closed”, “eyes open” and so on. This will help them associate the act of seeing with eyes. Same can be repeated for other senses, especially for the nose, which can help him smell and identify different aromas.
4. Use Visual Aids
The visual perception of kids is the highest and they glean a lot of information from what they see. Use large posters of a human body or even cartoons and use those to tell him about different parts of the human body. As your child grows up, you can make the activity even more interactive. Get a large paper and draw the outline of a human body on it. Let your toddler then draw eyes in the right place, fingers on the hand, and so on.
5. Riddle Me This
You don’t learn much the first time as much as you learn when you need to recall it. Do the same with your kids as well and engage them in simple activities where you ask them questions related to their body parts. Simple things such as “wipe your nose” accompanied by your act of wiping your own nose, can help him understand what needs to be done.
6. Bring on the Music
If nothing else helps, memorization and repetition can break the barrier that’s holding your kid back from understanding body parts. If your kid likes a particular nursery rhyme or any popular song, replace the words with parts of the body and dance to the rhythm while pointing at those body parts and saying the words out loud in the tune of the song. You don’t need to be a lyricist to make it sound good. The aim is to use the tune as a tool of memorization and recall of various actions and body parts.
How can you Teach Kids about Private Body Parts?
Teaching body parts to preschoolers is usually restricted to the usual ones that we see. Rarely do parents teach kids about their own private parts. Most of the times these are replaced by nicknames so that they can easily tell us when they need to go pee or have any problems with it. However, it is majorly due to these nicknames that kids start developing a perception of shame and guilt when it comes to addressing the private organs they have themselves.
You don’t need to undertake sex education or teach them the difference between genitals of each gender at this age. But as your child begins to start saying words properly, you can teach the proper words of genital parts, such as “penis” and “vagina” appropriate to the child. Let him address the part by its right name. It is necessary for parents to be comfortable with it as well. If you cringe at the mention of a name that is absolutely normal and is the right word for it, your child will start developing an attitude of looking at private parts with disgust. As your kid starts growing and starts noticing general differences between genders, such as clothing styles, hair length, and so, you can then introduce them to the genital parts of a different gender and keep it at that.
Teaching body parts to toddlers or young kids brings its own set of challenges. Many kids do learn to point to the right parts or indicate their presence in different ways. It is necessary to bundle up private parts along with these as well, so as to not build up any sense of confusion or doubt in the child’s mind about the existence of a body part he does not understand. The less awkward you make it for yourself, the better your child will develop as a well-rounded individual.
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Leg Development in your Newborn
Waiting for your little one to be on his feet? As parents we are eager to observe this milestone in our babies. We wait to watch our tiny bundles of joy take the first steps of life by standing on their own little feet.
Your little one will take his first steps only between the ages of 8 to 12 months. Initially they will require support by holding on to your fingers or things at home, but as months pass by they learn to take their steps alone. But right now, when your moppet is still an infant, he will need the opportunity to move and stretch his leg muscles in order to promote leg development.
When Does Leg Development Begin?
Leg development starts later than arms and upper body development. As a newborn, his leg muscles are still in the early stages of developing and could even display stiffness at first. He will not have too much control over his legs at this point. Gradually, with physical development and supported by your touch and gentle exercises, his leg muscles will get stronger. The stronger your baby’s leg muscles are the sooner and steadier on feet your baby will be. It is important for you to understand and encourage your baby to flex his leg muscles as he nears this important milestone.
Eventually, as your baby crosses 6 months, she will start using both her hands and legs to crawl. During this stage she will stretch, flex and strengthen her muscles to push herself forward. At about 8 months she will begin to hold your hands or hold on to objects to stand. At this point she has gained enough strength in her leg muscles to be able to bear weight and stay steady on her feet. At round 11 to 12 months your tiny tot will make her first attempts to take those tiny little steps to move forward.
Importance Of Leg Development
Leg development is one of the most important milestones in your baby’s life. For him to be fit and capable in the outside world, he needs to learn to sit, stand and walk. The strengthening of the leg muscles help in gross motor development which help babies sit, stand, and run. It also helps babies explore, be mobile, and interact with the environment. They can actively participate in activities with kids their age. Babies gain control and posture of their leg muscles by stretching and moving their legs.
Encouraging Your Newborn’s Leg Development
Although there is still plenty of time for your newborn to take his first steps, it is important that you encourage and engage him in activities that enhance leg development:
1. Tummy Time
A good idea is to give your baby frequent tummy times. Tummy time not just aids in the development of upper muscles, but it also enables your baby to bend her legs back from the knees and use it for forward movement. This way she will learn to crawl and walk sooner.
2. Leg Exercises
If your baby is experiencing stiffness in his legs, make sure you help him move around. Simple activities like a massage, a roller-coaster movement of his body, and gently cycling his legs are useful.
3. Play Time
Getting your baby a baby gym that lets him tug at things and use his limbs is a good idea to fuel his muscular development. Also make sure you let him move around in open and free, though protected, space at home.
Use the developmental milestones of leg development as a guidance to monitor your baby’s progress. Some babies achieve them sooner, and some push in a few months later. However, if you think something is amiss, you should speak to baby’s paediatrician to diagnose a developmental delay. Read more
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Tofu and Oats Burger
This quick-to-whip-up tofu and oat burger is low in fat and high on fiber. It is a healthier and an interesting option for your kids tiffin and is also versatile enough to be made for a birthday party. These can be a perfect no-fuss snack when your travelling. Perfect for a light supper, these burgers are sure to please the palate of your finicky teen.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
6 People
25-30 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
For the Tossed Salad
1 tbsp onions, sliced
1 tbsp cabbage, julienned
1 tbsp capsicum, julienned
½ tsp chaat masala
½ tsp red chilli powder
For the Tikki
1 potato, boiled
30 gms tofu (soya paneer)
1 tsp ginger-chilli paste
1 tbsp carrots, grated
1 tbsp peas, boiled
½ tsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp oats for coating
1 tsp oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Others
1 whole-wheat burger bun
1 iceburg lettuce leaf
Method
For the Salad
Step 1
Toss the julienned vegetables with the spices and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
For the Tikki
Step 1
Mash the potato with skin. Add in crumbled tofu, grated carrots and boiled peas.
Step 2
Season with ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper and whole grain mustard.
Step 3
Mix well and form a patty.
Step 4
Place the oats in a plate and coat the tikki on both sides.
Step 5
Cook on a nonstick pan using 1 tsp oil till brown on both sides.
How to Proceed
Step 1
Cut the burger bun in half and lightly toast. Apply butter if required.
Step 2
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun followed by the tofu-oats tikki.
Step 3
Top the tikki with salad
Step 4
Cover with the top bun, insert a toothpick & serve with ketchup & potato wedges.
Nutritional Information
Calories
202 Kcal
Proteins
4.7 g
Total Fat
5.1 g
Total Carbohydrates
35.5 g
Cholesterol
32 mg
Sodium
27 mg
Potassium
780 mg
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Ever Wished You Could Just REST When On Your Period? See This
Yep, you're strong and you know it. Every month, when Aunt Flo visits with her uterus- compressing pain, the scarlet streams gushing out of your nether region, you handle it like it is nothing. But it isn't nothing and you know it.
The monthly period is something we deal with for many, many years of our life. But it doesn’t really get easier. Every time you sneeze, that involuntary flow occurs; the sudden mid-meeting cramps; the food cravings....oh the cravings...it accounts for something, and something BIG. No matter how many precautions in periods days we take, the cramps, pains and mood swings can make us feel 'down'! So, yes, you brave it all to push yourself out of bed and go to work. But somewhere deep down you still find it unfair that you can't just stay home and get paid for it instead…
While there are some women who can suck it up and delve into their daily work lives, some women don't have that option. Women like Shipra, for example. Menstruation is very difficult for her due to health reasons. She says, “Menstruation sometimes makes me feel weak, sick and frustrated. I even pass out at times. Obviously, I can't take leaves every month because I can't skip my work commitments... I have to go irrespective of how blue I am. Plus, salary deduction is another fear that prevents me from taking leaves.”
So, do we just have to grit our teeth and keep facing it like we have been doing?
Hold Your Breath... “Menstrual leave” might just be a real thing soon!
Before you get the bandwagon out to rejoice, let's just take a minute to understand this policy. Italy's Parliament has begun to discuss a law that, if approved, will require companies to grant three days of paid leave each month to female employees that experience painful periods! Well! If you think this law will have the attention of all women, everywhere, then you are right! But if you think everyone is on board, you're wrong. There are certain critics to this proposal – even among the working women it aims to protect.
What Women Feel About This Proposal
While the law aims to help women deal with their period pains in peace, it could also backfire and add to other non-physical pains. Women in general have always struggled to be equals in the workforce. If women were given additional three days off a month, it could mean that employers may lean towards hiring more men than women. Just like we've seen that maternity leaves tend to push employers to reconsider hiring women, this additional menstrual leave might go down the same beaten path.
Furthermore, could it penalise women for not working hard enough? Imagine India passing this law? Would that mean that women are further pushed backward? Would it strengthen the regressive mentality that periods are a “problem”?
Having said that, there are thousands of women just like Shipra who are silently suffering painful period problems only because they know no other way around it. Perhaps a law like this could really be beneficial for them. It is still premature to judge which way the winds will blow at this stage. But we sure do hope whatever happens will be fair and offer some much-needed relief to us!
Here's to all of us strong women! Read more
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Q. what types of clothes are good for a new born baby during summers
Rayan
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A. Cotton, Muslin clothes can be used. Prefer white or light coloured clothes since it absorb less heat.
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Q. #asktheexperts please suggest diet plan for wait gain of my 2 years old baby
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A. normal traditional food rich in protein ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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A. depends on many factors your doctor can explain you after ultrasound examination. 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. hi mam/sir mne nerothrestrone prevent-N leli thi when i was unaware of my pregnancy to delay my periods only one dosage of 5msg was taken by me is there any harm for my baby wil be there as heartbeat is there and my edd according to lmp and esg dates are having 2weeks gap please reply i am so tensed
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A. dear mom.
it would be good to talk to ur own yreati g gynec, he ir she will advice lr guide u accordiny..
take care n all the very best.
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Q. hi sir/mam i had taken nerothrestrone prevent-N one tablet of 5mg when i was unaware of my pregnancy to delay my periods only one dosage was taken by me and i scanned fewdays and heartbeat came but there is the gap of 2weeks in my edd according to lmp and esg is there any problem please reply i am so tensed
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A. In clinical practice, the gestational age and EDD are often determined using the LMP, except when the discrepancy between the LMP-derived gestational age or EDD and that of early pregnancy ultrasound scan exceeds 1 week; in this situation, the ultrasound scan estimates are more reliable and should be used.
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A. Can u please elaborate your questions so that I know what’s can I help u with in detail so that u can help u as parenting is a very vast thing so till the time I do not now that is the detail I’ll not b able to help u with it ..
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