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A New Perspective to Christmas!
Christmas brings happy vibes and sudden surge of excitement among children. How about applying a new learning this Christmas!
Christmas is one of the most sought after festival for children and it suddenly changes the vibe and brings a happy wave in the cold wintry days.
Children are most excited about Christmas because it is all about meeting friends, exchanging gifts with them, receiving gifts from their most favorite Santa Claus and relishing yummy treats. A month prior to Christmas my girls start discussing and preparing their list of things they want from Santa. Letter to Santa is in full swing and they are at their best behavior because Santa shouldn't get upset in any way. As a mom, I am super happy because I can put all kind of healthy food down their throat with no or very less resistance from them.
Anyway, I am sure we will have a hearty laugh over this when my girls grow up.
Well, intermittent meeting with friends, receiving gifts from Santa Claus and a lot of baking will happen this year too, but, what else can we do to make Christmas special this year? Although 2020 has taught us a lot yet there's one last lesson to learn and imbibe from this year which is sharing, caring and some detachment. Its an unfortunate story but there are children who don't get to enjoy festivities the way many others do. Why not let your child take responsibility for one child and bring a smile on their face?
Together, I and my little ones decided to do something this Christmas and here's what it is. It is extremely difficult to part with one's favorite things. Be it your favorite set of clothes, accessories, and in the case of kids their toys, storybooks, games and the list goes on. There are so many emotions attached to your favorite set of things. Holds true for adults too!
A couple of days back, I and my gals were speaking about Santa's arrival and the number of gifts he will carry with him for all the children this year. Well, this kick-started quite a meaningful conversation between us. I asked them, 'how would our domestic help, (who they call aunty) feel if we gift her daughter some toys on Christmas?' My girls were thrilled with the idea. Then came time to drop the bomb. I suggested, 'How about each of you give one of your favorite toys to her?' They immediately went into thinking mode. I am sure there was a tussle in their little mind of why is mom asking us to part with our toys. I told them that every year on Christmas Santa gets you whatever you desire. How about both of you becoming little girl's Santa this year?. Pop came the question 'But mama she can write to Santa just the way we do' to which i said, 'she can't read or write so if you become her Santa and share your toys with her, she will be happy just like you and can celebrate Christmas with a big smile'. I knew Christmas would have hardly made any sense to that little girl but she would have felt special and that's what I was intending to do with my girls. Moreover, I had to start this with my girls at some point and there was no special time than Christmas as this is one festival kids relate to, the most.
I was surprised to see my girls showing no resistance to the idea of gifting their toys. I thought they wouldn't want to part with their favourite things and that it would require some convincing. But many a time kids astonish us with their sense of understanding. They immediately decided what all to gift her and have even kept those things aside.
This year lets extend a helping hand to whoever we can and in whatever capacity we can. Making someone's day with a genuine effort is the most remarkable present one can ever give. The brighter side of this is, your children too get to experience the joy of giving and being sensitive to humanity. After all, acts of generosity start from home. One more important lesson I am sure would have resonated with my girls. And that is 'sense of detachment to objects'. It's a big word for them but there has to be a start somewhere and I am happy that they got a glimpse of what detachment is!
I hope you found this episode useful. Do share your views on the article.
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Tips to Maintain Good Financial Security
Rising prices of commodities and services can take a toll on your finances. In these crunch situations, it's always wise and imperative to have an emergency fund that saves you on a rainy day. There are tips to improve your financial health, take heed.
Savings are important to secure your family’s future and give you a good night's sleep when the going gets tough. While living for the day may be a good mantra to follow, it can prove fatal in the long run. There are some ways to secure your financial health and make it prosper.
How to Maintain Your Financial Standing
1. Making a Debt List
Slashing your debt is a good thing, but it's not as easy as it sounds. If you have credit card bills to clear, it can be a huge task to complete. The first step is to make a list of your debts – in ascending order. When you know how much you owe, you can start saving to repay it. Also, avoid making more debts during the ‘repayment’ phase.
2. Budget, Budget, Budget
Yes, it's important to budget to secure financial health. A good budget is the basis to build a solid financial foundation. This doesn't mean that you can't go on a dinner date with your spouse or take the kids out for a movie. It only means that you set aside money for different purposes. Identify areas that can use a little cost-cutting and then stick to the schedule. It can really be tough to make a drastic change, but it'll be worth it in the end. There are financial tools online that can help you get started too, so look out for them and identify the cost-cutting areas.
3. Job Evaluation
You might have a job you love, but is it helping you secure your financial future? Assessing this fact will help you determine whether you require a change or not. You need to take into consideration your kids’ future, too. College admission and hostel fees are just some of the things that you'll be required to take care of. Ensuring that you're financially secure will help you plan your future better.
4. Curb Expenses
As a natural follow-up to budgeting, you need to also curb your expenses. While on a budget, you might want to spend more by habit. Hold back and take stock of your situation. There is no need to invest in a car or unnecessary electronic gadgets when there isn't a need. A secure financial future is worth more than short-term pleasures.
5. Savings
Saving money is essential and important. So, why is it the last point mentioned on the list? Well, it makes the maximum impact when mentioned at the end. You should keep aside at least 20% of your earnings as savings. When you start putting aside money, it makes all the difference down the line. A recurring deposit or PPF scheme is a great way to start. This is one of the best ways to keep your financial condition healthy.
When you have a set plan in place, saving becomes easy. When you're financially secure, you don't have to worry about uncertainties. While you are at it, a retirement fund for yourself is also a good idea!! Read more
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Challenges Single Mothers go Through
Whether it is because of an unfortunate circumstance, or by choice, single mothering has its own set of joys and challenges. Single mothers can brace themselves for the challenges on their way to make the best of their single parenting experience. This does not happen overnight, they gradually come in terms with the challenges single parenting comes with.
A single mom has to first heal from the pain of separation and also get ready to embark on the responsibility of doing majority of the childcare. She has to take care of the basic needs of her family like food, clothing and shelter. She might also want to date and enjoy a fulfilling sex life.
Few Challenges That a Single Mom Has to Face
1. Financial and Healthcare
Single mothers experience financial stress, especially, when they do not have support coming from their ex-spouse in terms of alimony or child support. Some working moms are forced to work overtime or take on second jobs to maintain financial stability and to meet the increased cost and financial burdens. This can lead to less family time.
2. Personal Time and Support
From managing their homes and taking care of their child by themselves, single mothers end up fulfilling bulk of responsibilities. Dinner, laundry and other household tasks fall primarily on the single parent. This can lead to exhaustion, less time and energy for other things, like an active social life and personal ‘me’ time.
3. Child behaviour
Most fathers stop seeing their children regularly after the first year of divorce. This can cause children to feel hurt, seeing that their role model has started neglecting them. Over-worked single moms might also find it difficult to discipline their children.
4. Dealing with Inevitable Emergencies and Change of Plans
A call from the school nurse, telling you about your child’s spiking fever can throw a spanner in the work of your daily routine. Speaking to your HR department in advance can allow you to make a speedy exit in such cases. It might also be useful to have contact numbers of a few trusted people handy who can pick your child in case of an emergency. Also, do give out those names and numbers to the school authorities, so that they can allow your child to exit the school with them. Always ensure you have a backup care ready in case your main care provider falls sick. Backup care could be your neighbours or your friends with whom you can drop off your child at the last minute making sure to return the favour to them when they need you.
5. Travelling for Business
Set up a plan in advance. This will allow you to make overnight stay with a tension free mind and prepare your child for the same too.An option could be arranging for overnight care so your child’s routine isn’t disturbed or another option could be allowing your child a sleepover at your friend’s home. Arrange a skype call with your child before you leave and bring back something for the child making him part of the experience.
For single moms, life can be one big juggle, but then remember, life can be a juggle for anyone. Never lose sight of the fact that you are family and you are in it together. With the right kind of support and planning, you just might find yourself sailing through your days with laughter, ease and more joy than you might have thought is possible. Read more
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Funny Things Craft Loving Moms Do
All mothers want the best for their children. Though most buy their kids goodies from stores, there are others who prefer to do things themselves. If you're one of those daughters who's lived with her mom's craft obsession, check out these points you'll surely agree to.
Mothers have a habit of making most decisions for their children. But what if your mother also prefers making things for you? If you’ve grown up with a DIY mom, there are some things you’ll surely relate to.
6 Amazing Things Craft-obsessed Moms Do
1. Costly is out
If you’re used to using things and clothes that your mom so lovingly and thoughtfully made for you, you could’ve developed a love for expensive store-bought stuff later on. Having curbed your shopping desires for long, this is quite normal. But as soon as your mother finds out you’ve been out shopping, she’s all geared up to make what you need. Being a dutiful daughter who doesn’t want to hurt her mom’s feelings, you meekly agree to the offer.
2. Go for yarn sales
Your mommy's craft obsession knows no end during the winter season when yarn goes on sale. You can catch her knitting sweaters, socks, mittens and caps for you and the whole family. Since you don't want to hurt her feelings, you pray that what she’s knitting turns out to be something out of the pages of a fashion magazine. The end results, however, aren’t all that snazzy so you end up looking a bit like a scrunched up version of yourself!
3. Craft accessories everywhere!
Growing up with a mom obsessed with craft, you come across craft accessories tucked away in different nooks and crannies of your house. These could be anything from felt paper to glitter, ribbons to artificial flowers, yarns and thread to glue and fabric. These were the things that always came in handy when you needed a surprise gift for your friend or teacher.
4. Do it yourself
As if mom's craft obsession was not enough, she’d pester you to learn DIY techniques and make things by yourself. What's more, she’d extend the same advice to friends and neighbours. It’s not altogether surprising that even your husband is now asked to give her a helping hand from time to time.
5. Don't be a nervous wreck
As long as your mom's handiwork was restricted to the house, everything was fine. But, how often were you subjected to situations where mom volunteered to show off her crafty skills at school? These were the times you were most nervous and prayed endlessly for everything to fall in place. Fortunately, she never let you down!
6. You can't thank her more
No matter how put off you were about her obsession to DIY projects, she was the one who steered you out of difficult situations like last-minute science project submissions. Even better, your birthday jams were the talk of your friends, thanks to the amazing decorative ideas she came up with.
More than her obsession to craft and doing everything herself, it was her love for you that showed in her creations. Now that you’re a mom yourself you certainly understand this better, and your children are on the receiving end of your DIY obsession too! Read more
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Q. My son is 5 months old is suffering from cough..what to do?
Dr Vandan H Kumar
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A. give nasal saline drops every few hourly to the child in the nasal cavity.
try to prevent temperature variations around the child
you can go for indirect steam inhalation which will again help in decreasing both cough and cold
continue the regular diet of the child
if there is no improvement in few days then meet your doctoru
for fever and pain give paracetamol.u
anti-cold medicines at this age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.
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Q. hi. in Feb my period was last and I did pregnancy test in March its positive results but my belly is not being bigger
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A. the belly size during pregnancy is not necessary every time to grow fast
it depends individually
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Q. I am 7 weeks pregnant. Before pregnancy I used to take medicine named Cyra 20 mg for acidity. Now since the day when I got to know that I am pregnant I am not taking any medicine for acidity but daily I am suffering from it. After having breakfast it starts. I am not eating any spicy food , oily food etc. Please help on this
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A. dear mom u can take digene syrup or ulgel they as safe my doctor recommended me during pregnancy u can also take biorab dsr in the morning and syrup before meal at least 30 min i was faciny the same issue
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Q. hi mam , my baby 1 year and 9 month old just now onwards stop breast feeding .pls suggest formula milk to my baby
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A. your baby is more than 1 year 9 months of age any milk including buffalo milk cows milk 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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baby planning kar rhi kuch tips btayiye conceive ho jaye
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A. it's a natural process 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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