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Ragi For Babies - Amazing Health Benefits & Recipes
A wholesome diet is the key to a baby’s healthy growth and development. It is never too early to start eating healthy, and by setting your baby on this path, you are laying the foundation for a fit lifestyle. One of the healthiest grains that you must incorporate into your child’s diet is ragi, which is known as a super-food for its numerous benefits.
What is Ragi?
Ragi, also known as finger millet or nachani, contains proteins, iron, and calcium in high amounts. India is a leading producer of ragi in the world. This whole grain contains important amino acids like phenylalanine, methionine, isoleucine, and leucine. Ragi can be cultivated even when there is a drought.
Health Benefits of Ragi For Infants
One question that often comes to a parent’s mind is—Is ragi good for babies? The answer to this is, yes. Ragi is packed with essential nutrients and is a healthy addition to the diet of babies, right from the age of six months. In fact, you might have even heard people saying that ragi can be given to babies just after 3 months of their birth. It is also widely believed that you can give ragi for weight gain in babies.
Here are some of the health benefits your child can derive from this super cereal:
1. Rich Source of Calcium
The calcium content of ragi is extremely high, and hence, is beneficial for your child’s developing bones. It helps mitigate the risk of bone fractures and eliminate the need for calcium supplements. Apart from that, ragi also improves the production of blood in human body.
2. Fibre Aids Digestion and Makes Babies Feel Full
The amount of dietary fibre in ragi promotes digestion and helps your child stay full for a longer time. The amino acids present in ragi do away with the excess fat around the liver and reduce cholesterol levels in a child’s body, thus, keeping obesity at bay.
3. Rich Source of Natural Iron
Natural iron present in ragi can help prevent anaemia in children. Sprouted ragi contains a good amount of Vitamin C, which aids in better absorption of iron. Ragi, due to its high nutritional content, prevents malnutrition in babies.
4. Is a Natural Relaxant
The presence of a significant amount of antioxidants in ragi helps relax the body and prevent problems, such as insomnia, anxiety, and headaches in children.
5. Cuts Down the Risk of Diabetes
The presence of fibre and polyphenol in substantial amounts helps reduce the risk of diabetes. Meals that include ragi have a low glycemic response.
6. Improves Skin and Hair
Presence of the amino acid methionine helps promote healthy skin and hair in your child.
Video: How to Make Ragi Porridge for Babies?
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Ragi Recipes For Your Baby
Nothing beats making some nutritious food for your little one. Always clean ragi by washing it well with water.
1. Homemade Ragi Porridge Recipe
Here is a ragi porridge recipe for babies, as well as the method of making ragi malt.
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 tsp of ghee
½ cup of milk
2 tsp of ragi powder
A pinch of grated jaggery
Preparing Porridge Powder
Drain the ragi grains and dry them in the sun by spreading out on a clean cloth.
After the ragi is fully dry, roast it on a medium flame till there is an aroma.
Place the roasted ragi on a plate and let it cool.
Grind the cooled ragi to a fine powder.
Store the powder in an airtight container.
Use as per your requirement.
How to Make Ragi Porridge
Place a pan on the flame and heat the ghee in it.
Then, add two teaspoons of ragi powder and sauté it lightly.
Mix in one cup of water and half a cup of milk.
Keep stirring, until the flour blends well with the milk and ensure there are no lumps
Sprinkle the grated jaggery, and mix till it dissolves completely.
Switch off the heat when the desired consistency is obtained.
2. Ragi Malt Recipe
Soak a cup of ragi in two cups of water for a few hours. Drain and grind the soaked ragi by adding a little water, as required, to extract the juice. This juice can then be mixed with milk and cooked with a little jaggery or sugar, added for taste. Adjust the consistency as required by adding more milk.
3. Ragi Idli Recipe
This wholesome ragi idli recipe is ideal for babies above seven months of age.
Ingredients
1/2 cup of ragi
1/4 cup of urad dal
1/4 cup of poha (flattened rice)
1 grated carrot
How to Make Ragi Idli
Thoroughly wash and soak the urad dal in water for eight to nine hours.
Thoroughly wash and soak the poha in water for three to four hours.
Grind/ blend the soaked urad dal until you get a smooth paste. Add water if required.
Add the soaked poha and grind/blend until smooth.
In a separate bowl, take some ragi flour, add water as required, and mix until you get a smooth paste.
Pour the urad dal and poha batter into this and and mix well.
Cover the mixture and let it ferment overnight.
The next morning, add a grated carrot to the batter and mix. The idli batter is now ready to be used.
Coat the idli moulds with a drop of oil and pour a spoonful of the batter in each one.
Steam for 10-15 minutes in an idli cooker.
Precautions To Take
As with all things related to your child, hygiene and cleanliness assume importance when you make and feed your child homemade ragi porridge. Ensure that all the utensils used for feeding are thoroughly sterilised before you start feeding. Also, make sure your hands are scrubbed with soap before you begin.
No other cereal can even come close to the type of health benefits that ragi offers a growing child. The sooner you make ragi a part of your child’s daily diet, the sooner he will start reaping these advantages. Ragi powder, whole ragi, sprouted ragi, and ragi flour are just some of the options you can choose from, depending on the recipe you want to try out.
Disclaimer: This information is just a guide and not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified professional.
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8 Best Teacher's Day Craft Ideas for Preschoolers and Kids
Teacher's day is celebrated on 5th September. Dr S. Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888. He was a renowned academician and the second president of independent India. He believed that 'teachers should be the best minds in the country'. Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s day in India. Teacher’s day is celebrated to recognize and appreciate the efforts of teachers towards the overall development of children.
Children have their own way of expressing affection towards people who are close to them. After parents, children are closest to their teachers. If your child is expressing her desire to create something unique for his favourite teacher on the Teacher's day, then we have some interesting ideas that will help you. Here, we have some very interesting craft ideas for kids which will help them express their love towards their teachers. As a parent, you can help them in creating these beautiful gifts for their teachers.
Easy Craft Items for Teachers Day That Children Can Make
Below mentioned are some unique and adorable gift ideas which are trendy and easy to make.
1. A Handmade Card with Little Hearts for Teacher’s Day
A sweet and cute handmade card says it all!
Things Needed:
2 chart papers - one in white and one in red
Crayons
Scissors
Glitter pens
A fancy envelope
Glue
Instructions
Cut out the white coloured chart paper into a card size which can easily slip into the envelope.
Ask your kid to use the crayons and draw some flowers on the edges of the card and use the glitter pen to write a warm message in the centre. The message can be ‘The Best Teacher ever!’, ‘Thank you for being the most wonderful teacher!’ or simply ‘Happy teacher’s day’.
Next, decorate the envelope, for this, you need to cut out two heart shapes from the red chart paper, one bigger and the other smaller.
Put the card inside the envelope and once it is done let your kid paste the heart on the opening of the envelope. Paste the hearts in an overlapping manner to create a 3D effect, and you’re done!
2. Pencil Tree Image with Colourful Stamps
A teacher is strong like a tree and is always there to help children. Our next idea is based on this theme!
Things Needed:
White coloured chart paper
Different stamps
Photographs of your kid and her classmates
Glue
Glitter Pen
Crayons
Instructions
Cut out a tree trunk from the chart paper as shown in the image. To make it funky, we have given it a pencil shape in the bottom and many twigs on the top.
Let your kid colour the trunk in brown to make it look like a tree trunk, and you can add some shades in the trunk to make it look realistic. The bottom tip can be coloured in any colour to make it look like a pencil.
Next, paste this trunk on the base as shown in the image. You can paste it slightly tilted to give a trendy feel.
Next glue the stamps in a manner to form the crown of the tree.
Once the stamps are dry, glue the tiny photographs on these stamps.
To finish it your kid can write a message for her teacher besides the tip of the pencil trunk.
3. Autumn Flowers Bouquet
Flowers are the best gifts which express love, respect, friendship and togetherness and your teacher will love them.
Things Needed:
A small to medium-sized tin or bucket-shaped can, here we are using a can with a tiny handle
Autumn flowers or any blooming seasonal flowers
Pencils
A blank card
Decorative pebbles (optional)
Instructions
Clean the can thoroughly so that it looks shiny and clean from outside.
Let your kid write a warm message for her teacher on the card.
Next, put the decorative pebbles in the can and arrange the flowers and pencils neatly in between the pebbles. You may avoid the pebbles if you have enough flowers to fill the can.
Finally, settle the thank you card in between, and your gift is ready.
4. Colourful Bouquet with Paper Flowers
If you can’t get natural flowers, you can always create your own colourful paper flower bouquet for your teacher.
Things Needed:
Different coloured chart paper – Red, yellow, green, pink, lavender, etc
Satin ribbon
Scissors
Stencil cutters (optional)
Glue
Instructions
Take the green chart paper and cut into 12*12 inches. Fold it neatly like a fan such that when you hold it from the bottom and open the top portion opens like a fan.
Tie the ribbon at the bottom of the fan-folded paper into a cute knot. Your base for the bouquet is now ready.
Start cutting tiny flowers from coloured chart papers. You may use a stencil paper cutter or just cut it with scissors.
Once you have many flowers, start pasting them on the bouquet. You may also stick tiny stone stickers on the flowers for an added effect. And your paper flowers bouquet is ready!
5. Dried Flowers Bookmark
Bookmarks are one useful gift for teachers. So help your daughter in making this lovely bookmark with dried flowers.
Things Needed:
A thick craft paper
Dried flower petals and leaves
Glue
Woollen thread
Scissors
Instructions
Cut out a craft paper; it should be 6 inches long and approximately 1.5 inches wide.
Pierce a tiny hole on the top to pass a woollen thread through the hole and tie a firm knot on top, as shown in the image.
Let your child glue the flower petals and leaves in a neat pattern on the bookmark. Let it dry, and the bookmark is ready to slip into the pages of the book.
6. Summer Flowers on Ice Cream Sticks
A cute handmade gift for your favourite teacher will definitely make her feel special.
Things Needed:
Ice cream sticks - 9
Different coloured craft papers
Scissors
Glue
Ribbon
Woollen thread
Faux pearls - 2
Instructions
Stick the ice cream sticks in a neat equidistant manner as shown in the image. Cut a tiny snippet of ribbon and stick it on the back of the ice cream stick trail as shown in the image, so that you can hang it on a nail in the wall.
Cut out flowers in different colours and sizes from the craft papers. Next cut out a vase from purple chart paper and leaves from the green chart paper.
Now ask your kid to glue the vase onto the ice cream stick trails and then affix the large size leaves and flowers, one over the other, as shown in the image.
Pierce the small-sized flower from the centre. Cut out a small length of woollen thread and tie a knot at the end. Insert a faux pearl and then insert the small-sized flower and again tie a knot. Repeat the process on the other end of the thread. Finally, tie it on to the stick trail as shown in the image.
This along with a warm teacher’s day message will serve as a lovely gift to the teachers!
7. Rainbow Hearts Greeting Card
This beautiful rainbow hearts is a perfect teacher’s day gift.
Things Needed:
Paper card base
Craft papers in rainbow shades
Scissors
Glue
Colour Pens
A small envelope
Instructions
Cut out 7 heart shapes in equal size from the craft papers.
Glue the tiny envelope on the left side at the bottom of the base card and write a message on it.
Next glue the hearts one over the other as shown in the image.
It will form a beautiful bright coloured trail. And your rainbow hearts and wishes are ready!
8. Recycled Tin Pencil Holder
Teachers will love this classic recycled tin pencil holder.
Things Needed:
One or two tins
Lace
Decorative fabric
Burlap thread
Bright coloured satin thread
Fabric Glue
Instructions
Clean the tin inside out and let it dry.
Cut out the decorative fabric in the correct measurement of the tin and paste it around the tin with the help of fabric glue.
Next, cut out the lace in the measurement of the circumference of the tin, you may go for two layers or single layered lace decoration, and glue it on the fabric.
Tie the satin thread around the lace in a neat knot. You may use rhinestone stickers or other decorative stickers to make it look more beautiful.
You and your kids are going to have a lot of fun trying these crazy DIY ideas. These projects will enhance the creative side of your kid and will make him understand the importance of teachers and teacher’s day. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give it a shot.
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What's the one thing that most kids have in common? They openly express their emotions. If they are happy, they show it with loud laughter and playful behaviour. And if they are sad, oh the whole world can see it! Now as a mom, there are bound to be instances where you need to call out your child on inappropriate behaviour, or are in a situation where you simply need to describe your child's nature and personality. You need to be especially careful when you are doing so when your child is within earshot. And even when he isn't around, you need to pick the right words, because the words you choose have a huge impact on what you think of your child – and how you deal with him.
As a parent, you want your child to be the best they can be. Help your child grow up healthy, happy and self-confident by making sure you use the right words to describe them. Read on to know the kind of words that you must use to describe your child, and why.
1. Intense Instead of Difficult
Does your child get excited easily, even with something as simple as being treated to his favourite ice cream? Do small things upset him easily, like leaving the playground five minutes earlier than usual? If the answer to both your questions is yes, what you have is an intense child. An intense child is one who feels all emotions more deeply than his peers. While this means it is easy to make your child happy, it also means that the smallest thing can upset him. Do yourself and your sweetling a favor and never call him difficult. Why? Because not only is your child born this way, being intense is as much a strength as it is a weakness.
2. Introvert is Not the Same As Awkward
If your child prefers his own company to that of others, he is most likely an introvert. Of course, he might also be shy. It is up to you to find out which category he falls under. Read this article to figure out what's what. Calling your child awkward will not only make her think less of herself, it will also make you think you are lacking as a parent. Rest assured, there's nothing wrong with being an introvert. On the contrary, a lot of famous and successful people are introverts by nature. Shyness can be an impediment in life, but being an introvert is in no way a problem.
3. Sensitive Not Fussy
Have you noticed your child reacting strongly to things that other kids hardly notice? You've probably got a sensitive little tyke on your hands. Some kids are naturally more sensitive than others, so try to accept your child as he is, and help him to deal with various situations appropriately. One way to do this is to help him put things in perspective before he reacts to a situation. Raising a sensitive child is not for the faint of heart, and calling him fussy or cranky is only going to make raising him harder!
4. Attached As Opposed to Clingy
So your little girl loves to follow you around whenever and wherever possible? She prefers to be with you so often as you are her favorite person in the whole world and she loves you more than she loves anybody else in the world. Never call an attached child clingy – it will only break her heart. If your child has serious trouble spending time with anyone else, and even resents it if someone else wants to spend quality time with you, try out the tips here.
5. Dramatic Rather Than Tantrum King or Queen
You might think it’s cute to call your little one a tantrum king or queen. But what you are really doing is poking fun at your expressive little boy or girl. Of course, chances are that your kiddo is actually quite the tantrum expert. Even then, don't call him or her anything other than dramatic. Why? Because it's far easier to help your child tone down the drama than cut out the tantrums.
6. Enthusiastic Instead of Loud
Most children are little bundles of energy, and if yours is a little more than usual, he could be termed as loud and boisterous. Avoid these hurtful terms that can smother his zeal for life and make him doubt his actions. Call him enthusiastic - after all your child’s extra energy is just an enthusiasm for life as he explores things around him.
7. Persistent Over Stubborn
Some highly sensitive children tend to show a stubborn streak as they rely more on their intuition than on outside authorities. If you count your child among these children, calling him stubborn will just teach him to not trust his instincts. Instead, term it as his ‘persistence’ and focus on channeling his persistence positively to make it his strength.
8. Fearless As Opposed to Reckless
The curiosity to explore their surroundings combined with a ‘spirited’ personality tends to make adventurous explorers of little kids with a willingness to risk injury. Don’t term them anything other than fearless, lest they lose this curiosity to explore the outdoors!
9. Passionate Rather Than Quick-tempered
Each child has a different set of skills, and some children don’t have the skill to understand and control their frustration or voice them, resulting in frequent temper tantrums. They’re passionate about their wants and just can’t figure out how to express them better. Calling them quick tempered will frustrate them further as they realize you don’t understand their passionate emotions either.
10. Eager Not Impatient
Patience is a learned virtue, with most young children lacking forethought and memory of certain things. They want what they want now, as they don’t think about the future and want to explore and learn - this is their natural instinct. An eagerness to explore is often termed as impatience and this can be damaging to his learning. Make sure you note the difference.
11. Reserved Instead of Timid
With their worlds expanding rather fast everyday, many children are born with a cautious instinct that kicks in when they find themselves in unfamiliar situations. This can lead to your child being termed timid. Your child is only being reserved and taking his time to be comfortable, and the term ‘timid’ can be hurtful to his trust in himself.
12. Leader As Opposed to Bossy
Some kids are gifted with natural leadership skills and tend to feel the need to organize everything. They end up directing others rather than waiting for them to figure it out themselves. Often these gifted children are termed as ‘bossy’ and told to tone down on this behavior in order to be more likable. This term can end up pushing your child away from his natural leadership instincts as a child - something that can carry on well into adulthood.
13. Strong Willed Over Headstrong
We all know a head strong child when we see one - the one who is determined to get his way, by hook or by crook. Often termed as ‘headstrong’ children that need to be ‘tamed’ and ‘disciplined’, these children are simply more ‘strong willed’ than others with their confidence and determination. Nurture these qualities, and avoid using biting terms that can deeply impact young minds.
14. Expressive Rather Than Talkative
As they learn to express their feeling verbally, quite a few children turn ’chatty’ and ‘talkative’ - a term turned negative courtesy of classrooms. Reprimanding our children, which includes calling them ‘talkative’, for expressing themselves can turn them away from speaking up even at the right moment.
15. Unstructured Not Disorganized
Children are quick at learning some skills and need additional time and guidance for others. These include organizational skills as well, but terming kids who take time to grasp these concepts as ‘disorganized’ affects their judgment of themselves. While they’re learning organizational skills, prefer saying ‘unstructured’ as it is a much more positive term.
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Mission Indradhanush - Vaccination Program for Children and Pregnant Women
Mission Indradhanush is a free immunisation program for children and pregnant women that was launched by the government in December 2014. It was flagged off by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on 25th December 2014. This program aimed at preventing children from contracting diseases that can be prevented by using vaccines.
What is Mission Indradhanush?
Mission Indradhanush is an initiative of the Government of India, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The program endeavours to immunise all children below 2 years of age and pregnant women against a total of 12 diseases that can be prevented by vaccination. Initially, there were 7 diseases that were targeted – diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis, measles, and Hepatitis B. In 2016-17, several new diseases were targeted – Rubella, Japanese encephalitis, Rotavirus, Haemophilus Influenzae type B (that causes meningitis), and pneumonia.
The pneumonia vaccine is called pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, and the new polio vaccine is called the injectable polio vaccine bivalent.
Why Has This Immunisation Drive Been Launched?
This immunisation drive has been launched by the government in order to achieve full immunisation so that no child has to suffer from a disease that can be prevented with vaccines. Between 2009 to 2013, the immunisation coverage for the underprivileged had increased only by 1% per year and was at 65% in 2013. The government adopted the Indradhanush mission to accelerate and increase the coverage by 5% per year and achieve 100% coverage by 2020.
What are the Objectives of Indradhanush Vaccination Program?
The objective of Mission Indradhanush is to fully immunise all children under 2 who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated. Called India’s Universal Immunisation Program (UIP), it provides free vaccinations to 26 million children per year against 12 deadly diseases. The UIP gives life-saving vaccines free of cost to all children in India.
Diseases Covered Under this Program
Mission Indradhanush covers a total of 12 diseases against which all children are vaccinated free of cost. They protect children from the following mission Indradhanush diseases- Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Pneumonia, Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Tuberculosis, Polio, Rubella, Measles, Rotavirus diarrhoea, and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).
Key Targeted Areas of Indradhanush Immunisation Program
Mission Indradhanush targeted 201 districts in 2014, 297 districts in 2015, and 216 districts in 2016. Of these districts, 82 are in the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. These districts have 25% of all children unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. This mission targets the following key areas via special immunisation campaigns:
Areas that are high risk for Polio. This includes people like nomads, migrants living in urban slums, people living in brick kilns, construction sites, people in river areas with shifting populations, and hard to reach people like tribals.
Places with low routine immunisation (RI) coverage.
Areas with vacant sub-centres where there has not been an auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) posted for a long duration.
Areas with missed routine immunisation sessions.
Small villages and hamlets that did not have independent RI sessions, but were clubbed earlier with other villages. These will have independent routine immunisation sessions as part of mission Indradhanush.
How Mission Indradhanush is Being Implemented?
This mission is implemented through a systematic and focused ‘catch-up’ campaign to reach all the children who have missed being immunised. Pregnant women are also given tetanus vaccine free of cost and are also given oral rehydration solution packets and zinc tablets for severe diarrhoea.
Four Phases of Mission Indradhanush
There were 4 phases in Mission Indradhanush:
Phase 1
Phase 1 began as a week-long, intense immunisation drive from 7th April 2015 covering 201 priority districts for 4 continuous months. In this phase, around 70 lakh children were vaccinated. Of these, 20 lakh were completely vaccinated. About 20 lakh women were vaccinated against tetanus.
Phase 2
In this phase, four special drives lasting a week each were held, starting October 2015. Phase 2 covered 352 districts in India of which 279 were the medium focus, and 73 were high focus districts. Phases 1 and 2 of the special drive resulted in the successful immunisation of 1.48 crore children and 38 lakh pregnant women. There were over 21 lakh sessions across the country in both high and medium priority districts, and more than 3.66 crore vaccinations were administered.
Phase 3
Phase 3 of Indradhanush was launched in April 216, and it covered 216 districts. There were 4 intensified immunisation drives were conducted for a week each between April and July 2016. This phase focused on not just 2-year-olds, but also 5-year-olds. It also worked on increasing DPT boosters and giving tetanus vaccine to pregnant women.
Phase 4
Phase 4 was launched in February 2017. It covered all the North-eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and also Sikkim. Phase 4 was rolled out in the rest of the country in April 2017.
Strategies Adopted By Government for the Success of This Campaign
The government will be using multiple strategies to ensure that Mission Indradhanush is successful. Some of them are:
Proper communication and social mobilisation efforts: To generate awareness in the people about the free immunisation services. Also to generate more demand for immunisation using social mobilisation programs to increase participation through mass media, schools, youth networks, corporates, and interpersonal communication.
Thorough planning at all levels: Ensure availability of vaccinators and vaccines during routine immunisation sessions. Develop plans to reach children in high-risk settlements like brick kilns, nomadic sites, construction sites, and urban slums.
Exhaustive training of frontline workers and the health officers: To train the health officials and workers well so that they can provide the best quality immunisation services.
Creating an accountability framework: Setting up task forces in districts for immunisation to improve accountability and involvement. Also monitoring data on concurrent sessions to eliminate the gaps in implementation in real time.
Intensified Mission Indradhanush
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) was launched by the government of India to improve immunisation coverage and achieve more than 90% immunisation by December 2018. This special drive will reach all children under 2 and all pregnant women who have been missed in the routine immunisation program.
There will be a sustained focus on urban areas and high priority districts. Four consecutive rounds will be conducted for a week each in 173 districts every month between October 2017 and January 2018. It will also cover areas with low immunisation in specific districts and urban areas. These areas were selected by analysis of data available in national surveys, World Health Organisation monitoring data, and in Health Management Information system.
The government will ensure coordination of ground-level workers of different government departments such as ASHA, Anganwadi workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, etc. The program will be rigorously monitored. IMI is conducted based on information from gap assessment, supervision through government, end-line surveys, and concurrent monitoring by partners.
Indradhanush Vaccination Schedule
Mission Indradhanush vaccines are scheduled as follows:
For Pregnant Women
Early Pregnancy
TT-1
4 weeks after the first TT
TT-2
Women who are pregnant within last 3 years of previous pregnancy and have had 2 doses of TT (Tetanus toxoid)
TT Booster
For Infants and Children as of 2016
Birth
BCG, OPV, Hepatitis-B
6 weeks
OPV-1, Pentavalent vaccine-1, Rotavirus-1(currently available in HP, AP, Haryana and Orissa
10 weeks
OPV-2, Pentavalent vaccine-2, Rotavirus-2(currently available in HP, AP, Haryana and Orissa
14 weeks
OPV-3, Pentavalent vaccine-3, Rotavirus-3(currently available in HP, AP, Haryana and Orissa
9 months
Measles, Vitamin A first dose
16-24 months
Measles 2nd dose, DPT first booster, OPV booster, Vitamin A second dose (followed by boosters every 6 months until age 5), Japanese Encephalitis (In affected districts only)
5-6 years
DPT second booster
10 to 16 years
TT
New vaccines like the Rotavirus and Rubella vaccines will be introduced as part of Mission Indradhanush in a phased manner. Rubella vaccine will replace the measles vaccine at 9 months and 16-24 months.
The Mission Indradhanush and Intensified Mission Indradhanush have been very successful in reaching all children in every remote corner of the country. The coverage is more than 90%. This free immunisation program has received international attention and praise. It has also been referred to in a 2017 report by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The government has successfully vaccinated 2.33 crore children all over India.
Rotary International, WHO, and UNICEF were the donor partners for mission Indradhanush. Mass media and interpersonal communication played an important part in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation methods of this free immunisation program.
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Get ready to play games to teach kids about money in a fun way. Quick and easy to play, these games will capture your kids' imagination. With smart money management skills up their sleeve, you will see them handling money matters with flair and enthusiasm. Get set, go!
Money matters can be difficult to explain to preschoolers, right? They may have seen you pulling out coins and notes at their favourite stores, but are obviously quite dumfounded about the concept of money. Fortunately, with these interesting games that teach a thing or two about money, teaching them some essential monetary facts in an extremely friendly way is possible. Take a look.
5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids about Money
1. Introduce money magnets
Jazz up your fridge magnets with the money theme to attract your kid’s attention. An interesting DIY activity for kids would be to attach self-adhesive magnets to the posterior side of one rupee, five rupee, or 10-rupee coins. Use a different set of coins and attach their other sides to the front of the magnet, so they can see the inscriptions on both the sides. When your child asks for a fruit or juice, ask for a 5 rupee or 1 rupee magnet in return.
2. Money to jump
Stash all notes in your wallet into an opaque sack and ask your little one to pull them out one at a time. Next, she has to read out the number printed at the corner to determine the number of times she needs to jump; a rupee denotes once, ten rupees means ten times, and so forth. You may like to mix it up with other activities like take giant steps, balance on one foot etc.
3. Puzzle out money
Puzzle games to teach kids about money can be a good idea too. This tot-appropriate activity comprises sticking fake notes to thin cardboard, that are then cut into small pieces to create a puzzle. As your preschooler puts it back together, give her a real note for the purpose of later recognition. With regular play, you may start seeing her identifying the currency at the checkout counter, and how!
4. Sorting and saving
If your little kid loves to sort out things then one of the finest money management games for kids involves the same too. Though a not-too-challenging game, this activity helps them play with different piles of coins. Write the numerical 1, 5, and 10 on three paper cupcake liners with bright coloured ink and hand your preschooler a lot of spare change in a jar. You'll soon have your change sorted into the right cups.
5. Pretty cash
Teaching your tot to create her own currency is another great game for kids about money! Once your darling has her own idea and design, hand-drawn counterfeit notes will start flowing your way. Encourage her to draw a face, present a pattern alongside, and add a number to make fake notes fetch her various goodies.
So, what are you waiting for? You will love every moment of these games to teach kids about money, with challenges that can be made more difficult for greater fun! Read more
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Can someone help me to select the baby girl's name. We would like to choose our baby girl a beautiful name which starts from G, Also it would be a great help if it is created from the parents name.
Mom's name - Harshitha
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