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How to Bring Romance back after Kids
With the arrival of your baby, your whole world is undergoing a sea of change and your love life may suffer. But it doesn't have to be like this. Learn the ways to bring romance back in your marriage and keep it going strong.
Do you feel that you're losing the spark in your relationship with your husband now that the baby's arrived? Does it seem like the romance in your relationship is quickly going downhill? If you're worried about how to bring romance back into your marriage, fret no more! You'll learn how to slowly work toward reigniting it with our carefully chosen tips for bringing back romance in marriage. Your relationship will be back on track before you know it.
Simple Ways to Bring Romance Back into Your Marriage
Extra effort from you and your partner is all you need to make sure that your marriage remains as alive as it was before your baby came along.
1. Try to Make Date Night a Regular Thing
Every once in a while, get a baby sitter or request a family member to take care of your tot so that you can plan a romantic date with your partner. Go out for a candle light dinner to a restaurant that you both like and spend time just talking to each other. Next, take a relaxing stroll after and just enjoy being with each other. This is one of the best ways to connect and keep the spark in your marriage.
2. Show That You Care
Do you remember the days when you'd leave romantic notes for your partner and call him just to whisper sweet nothings? These romantic gestures can never become passe, so if it's been ages since you showed that you care, start again. Send him a loving text message and leave romantic notes where he can find them. Call him when he least expects it and surprise him at work by inviting him out for lunch. While simple, this is a great way to keep romance alive in your marriage.
3. Have a Romantic Ritual
Something as simple as having a cup of coffee together in the morning or sharing some quiet time with each other at the end of the day, after you put the baby to sleep, can give you precious few moments to reconnect. Discuss your day, whisper 'I love you', share your thoughts and anything else that comes to mind.
4. Get Intimate
Don't let love and sex take a backseat. Romance after your baby is born can still be passionate. A touch, a hug and a kiss can show your better half the love and affection you carry in your heart. Hold hands when speaking to each other or taking a stroll. Grab a few moments alone when your baby's asleep. It's these little things that make all the difference!
5. Plan a Quick Getaway
Once your baby is old enough to leave with his grandparents, plan a romantic holiday with your partner and get away from the daily grind. You can use this time to sip cocktails, get a Swedish massage and make sweet love.
Keeping the spark alive in a marriage is not all that difficult. All you need is a little extra effort from both sides to keep the romance intact. Entice your man using any of the ways we've listed. You'll be surprised how easy it can be. Read more
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The Real Reason Aishwarya Bachchan Always Carries Her Daughter
Our little children are so precious to us that we do everything we can to keep them safe. Right from the day they are born, with tiny hands and feet, until even after they grow up into young adults, they remain the center of our world. Silently in the background, however, time keeps passing. Our children soon become too heavy to lift in our arms! But Aishwarya Bachchan hasn't let anything change her habit yet - the habit of always carrying her daughter wherever she goes. Why is that? The real reason, which she disclosed in a recent interview, made our heart melt...
Aaradhya has now turned four. She accompanies her mom to some public outings and events, and from what we can gather, is learning to handle the media attention very well! But an incident in Mumbai compelled this Mommy to be doubly cautious around her daughter.
It happened back in February. The paparazzi and fans were furiously clicking away pictures in Mumbai. It was all very well till one point - and then it wasn't. The actress requested the mob to calm down, but to no avail. Seeing that the crowd was getting out of control, Aishwarya rushed to her car with little Aaradhya in her arms. But in the hurry, Aaradhya got hurt and started crying! Even though Aishwarya immediately left the venue without answering any questions, the harm was done – her child has hurt.
This is the reason this Mommy always keeps her daughter close to herself. It is the need to protect her little love, a need that is more important to a mom than anything else in the world.
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Aishwarya: "Aaradhya has seen it (the limelight) since birth and I would like to think she is used to it. At one point when we were walking, she was in a great mood, even as people clicked pictures. She was laughing and saying something funny. But when Aaradhya saw these people (photographers) coming, she just wanted to stop in her tracks and squatted on the floor. I knew it was time for me to pick her up. I just wanted everyone to be safe, including my child.
When people started caving in, I had to pick her up because she is too tiny to handle all that. I had to steer my way through the crowd. It is just a protective instinct, I keep her close."
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We love how this mommy sure has got her priorities right. You can never be too cautious when it comes to your child - and celebrity children can really have a hard time being constantly in the limelight. It isn't as rosy for them as we think it is! Aaradhya seems to be growing up in a loving family, with all her favourite people turning up for everything that's important to her, including her school's annual function.
In the long run, it is entirely up to the parents to give children a happy childhood, filled with love, attention and time. After all, the relationship between parents and their children is stronger than any vagaries of this world! Read more
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World Diabetes Day - Creating Awareness to Make a Change
World Diabetes Day was coined together by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2006, and since then, it has been celebrated every year on November 16th.
How Common Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious epidemic and lifestyle disease affecting millions over the world, and India is second to China with a staggering statistic of 7.29 crore people affected by this condition.
It is pretty common these days, more so than you think. Here are the facts:
1 in 2 people live with type-2 diabetes undiagnosed, and over 425 million people are affected by type-2 diabetes.
Diabetes is one of the biggest reasons why families suffer financial losses. The cost of daily monitoring, insulin injections and ongoing treatments cut deep into wallets.
Lack of access to diabetes education programmes is also linked to emotional distress and the development of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in families.
What are the Different Types of Diabetes?
The different kinds of diabetes in patients these days are:
1. Type-1 Diabetes
This is where the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to be able to regulate blood glucose levels.
2. Type-2 Diabetes
Also known as hyperglycemia, this is where the insulin produced in the body is unable to be utilized by the organs.
3. Gestational Diabetes
This is a temporary diabetic condition that affects mostly pregnant women and doesn't last long.
Importance of World Diabetes Day
Here's what you need to know about the importance of world diabetes day in India and abroad:
It's an event that's co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation across 130 countries.
The day is dedicated to the spread of awareness, risks, and management of this disease.
Celebrated on 14th November every year, the day coincides with Frederik Banting's birthday who is the man responsible for the co-discovery of insulin in 1922. Fredereik Banting co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best back in the day.
The aim of this day is to increase awareness of diabetes through campaigns and the theme for 2019 is set as 'The Family and Diabetes'.
World Diabetes Day is recognised by the 'blue circle logo' in both live campaigns and online.
History of International Diabetes Day
The history of International Diabetes Day traces back to 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation when growing health concerns regarding diabetes led to the creation of this day, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation. The day is regarded as an international event where millions over the world who have diabetes (or are simply curious to know) get together to learn more, share information and spread awareness about the condition.
When Is World Diabetes Day Celebrated?
World Diabetes Day is observed on 14th November every year across various countries. The day is also considered officially as a United Nations Day and has grown into a movement since its time of inception. Internationally speaking, World Diabetes Day is very popular and has garnered a lot of traction. The primary role of the campaigns is to support those and network with people who are susceptible to or are already living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
What Do People Do on This Day?
Some of the activities and things people do on the diabetic awareness day are:
Spread awareness about World Diabetes Day campaign.
Talk about how to lead a healthier lifestyle, prevent diabetes or lower one's risk.
Cover lifestyle changes which inhibit the development of diabetes like yoga, physiotherapy, meditation, nutrition, etc.
Exhibitions and conferences which cover a wide range of diabetes-related topics and includes meetups.
Medical professionals and diabetic member associations get together in this event to network, support, and provide help or assistance to anyone living with this condition.
Famous buildings and monuments are lit up in blue to signify and spread the awareness about the event. In the past some of them were the Sears Tower and the Brisbane City Hall.
World Diabetes Day 2019 Theme
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 is 'Family and Diabetes'. The purpose of the theme is to spread awareness of how diabetes creates an impact and emotional distress on families. Topics related to the prevention, management, and care of this disease are also covered and the diabetic awareness campaign will be encompassing the education and awareness of this disease.
What Steps Are Being Taken Across the World to Fight Diabetes?
Some of the steps being taken across the world to fight diabetes are:
Campaigns are involving schools and meetings with parents. Interactions with the public in these help spread awareness about nutrition and about the early preventive steps to take that make sure kids don't get diabetes early on.
Blood tests and free consultations in campaigns help scan patients for diabetes.
Diabetics share their photos on Instagram and other social media apps and write two or three sentences telling what's life like living with diabetes. Some of these photos are meant to inspire others and show that life doesn't stop with diabetes.
Campaigns and outreaches educate the children. When the impact spreads to schools and the neighbourhoods on this day, many people become aware of it.
Life doesn't end with diabetes and there is still hope. Although the condition is not reversible and once you get it, you have to live with it, that doesn't mean you have to compromise on your quality of life. When you attend World Diabetes Day awareness campaigns no matter where you live, you get access to valuable information and resources. The events also help you learn about gluten-free nutrition, how to manage your diabetes and make tasty meals too, exercise and lifestyle tips and much more. And the best part is that you can take your family with you too and learn together more about information that could save your life.
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Games that Promote Social Development in Kids
Watch your children grow into individuals with terrific social skills with the help of fun indoor and outdoor games. Besides promoting interpersonal skills, social skills help improve vocabulary, physical and social development in children. These games can be played at home and at school as well.
Children get influenced easily, as in what they're exposed to affects the way they think and behave. Inculcating good social skills from a young age can help them learn to deal with various people and situations. It can even help them perform better academically. Enlisted are a few games, with the help of which you can get your little one overcome the general shyness and social anxiety, and turn into a social butterfly who is comfortable in her own skin and ready to take on the world.
Games that bring about Social Development in Children
1. Board Games
Most board games require the participation of two or more people. This encourages communication and instills competitiveness. There are many board games to choose from, but snakes and ladders and Ludo are a couple of top picks. They're fairly easy to play yet are a little challenging for kids, while being a lot of fun. You can introduce slightly older children to games like Chinese checkers, word games, and monopoly. Besides helping improve social development in middle childhood, they enhance vocabulary and build logic skills too, which will come in handy as they grow older.
2. Tag
Who among us hasn't played tag as a kid? The thrill of chasing and being chased is enough to get any child excited. Since tag requires a group of people to play, children soon learn to communicate their thoughts and intentions to each other. It also teaches them the importance of teamwork when running away from the 'catcher'. What's terrific about tag is that it can be played anywhere, even indoors. Just make sure there aren't any obstacles that could hurt them. All that running provides the perfect outlet for excess energy that most children have in spades!
3. Role-playing
Having children play the part of different characters can boost social development. Make it a fun experience by getting hats, masks and clothes to get them in the mood. Create a list of characters and who should play them. Include as much dialogue as possible so that the children are made to interact with each other. One child could be the grocer, another a customer, and so on. You can even give groups of two or three children small tasks to do. For instance, one group could take care of painting the masks while another group could create a couple of props. This is a good way to help develop communication skills in them.
Children are eager to learn and with the right stimulation they can grow into all-round individuals. Use the games given above to get your children to develop their social skills. Come up with more fun ideas that will encourage them to interact and communicate with each other and do share a few with us. Read more
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Contribution – Review of Babyhug Waterproof Natural Mosquito Repellent patches for kids and babies. Its worth it
I love the product…
This is an awesome mosquito repellent patches which can be attached to baby’s or kid’s clothes. There are 24 patches in one packet. There are also packs with only 12 patches which are good if you wish to give it a try. The patches are all natural and DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) free. DEET is not recommended for the babies and so are the insect repellent products that contain it.
There are lovely cartoon images on each patch, which makes it attractive for the kids. The patches come in zip lock pack which keeps the anti-mosquito property of the product safe. The patches are organized in group of two (image attached).
It is great for protection when there are less mosquitos. It certainly has mosquito repellent qualities. Another good thing is that the smell is pleasant. Its not obnoxious at all like other available options in the market. The strong smell of citronella is also very reassuring and authentic.
With mosquito carrier diseases on rise, this product is good. It’s a safe option for your kid or baby when ever they want to go and play outside. You can not only apply it on their clothes, but you can also apply it on their bags, toys and other accessories.
The product can be applied on clothes which is a great idea as kids are often irritated on putting something on their skin. The best part is, when you apply the patch, the kid doesn’t need to know. My daughter has a habit of removing anything on her clothes. But with this product, I mildly attached the patch on her clothes at the back and she is not even aware. Awesome in that way as well.
I find that the product doesn’t work when there are more mosquitos. I had to apply more patches in those cases. Also, it will be better if you can make it skin irritant free as well. Because sometimes accidently kids may apply it on the skin as well. It can also be made cheaper.
You can think about a subscription for the product if you improve all the mentioned things.
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Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
17 hours ago
Q. can I take medicine pcm n citrazene in pregnancy fir sore throats n fever
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
12 hours ago
A. dear mom.
better to take tab pcm for time being n do take steam inhakation couple of tines a day, follpw good home renedies for cold, taje more rest .
Swati Kar Samanta has added a new answer
Mom of a 9 m old child
10 hours ago
Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
Swati Kar Samanta
Mom of a 2 m old girl
8 hours ago
A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
Rashmi has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
8 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts is it okay that the baby is kicking less than usual?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
8 hours ago
A. Yes it is the what part is that your child is kicking if you feel that there is a movement of your child whether it is a cake or slight movement also you know that your child is doing fine so there is no problem in that if the movement is less it’s completely alright
Dr Sameer awadhiya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
7 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts what to do if the baby’s nose is blovked
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
7 hours ago
A. Nasal blockage is very common, specially in small children because of the narrow nasal cavity. Any kind of saline drops like nasal clear will be helpful in dissolving the stuffy secretions, which can be taken out by vnasal aspirator gently also steam inhalation will be helpful also, try to avoid keeping the child directly under the fan.
Ankita Mehta has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 4 months
5 hours ago
Q. 22 week pregnant,baby konse month me or din me kitni baar move kartaa he ,pls bataye abhi sirf 2, 3 baar hi hota he
Ankita Mehta
Mom of a 8 yr 7 m old girl
3 hours ago
A. hi
yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
but yes, the frequency of feeling baby movements will increase now
please go for regular check-up to your gynecologist
and follow his or her suggestions
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4 hours ago
Q. hi
need help and advice
my RT 18x16mm and LT 10x16mm ET 6.59
and did ovulation rest also showing fertility test C as if now , pls advice if we intercourse tomorrow then when will be my ovulation start.
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
3 hours ago
A. You can check with an ovulation kit if it is positive then you can certainly go ahead with the conception because ovulation kit is going to give you 100% clarity whether you are ovulating or not with that you can try practising if you can conceive the same time
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