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Cooing in your Two-Month-Old
Does your two month old makes adorable noises like “ooh” or “aah”? Although it may seem too early, your two month old baby’s communication skill is now developing. Her first means of communication will be in the form of adorable coos and gurgles. She will unknowingly start practising lip and tongue movement making an attempt to communicate with you.
Your two month old baby has now started responding to her new world. She will focus on your voice and will respond to it. Your different tones of voice will interest and fascinate her more now. She will be attracted to the different sounds you make.
When Does Cooing Begin?
The first attempt to communicate will begin at the second month, and you will notice your baby making noises like “aah”. As the weeks go by, she will continue to make more vowel sounds and gurgling noises. She will also attempt to imitate the baby coos you make.
Benefits of Cooing
Your baby’s attempt to coo will stimulate your baby’s brain, build fine and gross motor skills, strengthen neuron development and increase social-emotional development. The relationship and bonding between baby and parent enhances when your baby begins to start cooing. Here are the excellent benefits of cooing:
It is an indicator that your baby’s communication skill is developing. It helps your baby to graduate to more complex sounds
Your baby begins to start exercising her lips, palate and tongue
This is also an avenue for back and forth conversation to develop between you and your baby
You will be able to understand your baby’s reaction to stress, hunger and happiness. Cooing is now his means of expression
Cooing also helps in your baby’s overall language and vocabulary development
Encouraging Your Cooing Baby
Babies love to hear your voice. They learn to communicate by imitating the sounds you make. It is a treat to watch your baby as he begins to communicate with you or respond to your voice.
When your baby begins to communicate, it is ideal to engage in a conversation with your baby. The more you talk to your baby the sooner he will develop his language and speech skills.
When your baby starts cooing or gurgling, smile back or wink at her. Do this to encourage her cooing.
Imitate your baby’s coos like “ba-ba”, “pa-pa”, etc. This will encourage her speech development.
Respond with excitement. This will ensure that you are paying attention to her.
Use exaggerated vowels just like your baby does.
Always speak in a happy voice.
Use clear facial expressions like raised eyebrows or winking eyes.
Describe your words clearly and use easy words that will help her imitate you.
Emphasize on important words.
In the course of normal development, cooing will help the baby’s brain to develop. He will store the words you speak and the noises you make pertaining to everyday objects. His speaking skills will also improve as the months pass by.
It is important to start noting and observing this milestone right from two months of age to detect if your baby is growing normally or has a speech problem. If your baby doesn’t coo yet, it could mean he is simply taking more time Enjoy this two-way engaging conversation with your baby! Read more
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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child! Do I Believe It?
Reading the title again? This is my first article here and you may wonder what kind of topic is this. One of the biggest challenges and questions every parent faces is discipline.When should we start? How should we do it? Who should do it? How often should we do it?The list goes on and on.I believe in disciplining kids and follow the following principles.
1. It's never too early to start.
My husband and I started disciplining our daughter when she was around 6 months old. Too early, some may say. But she knew she was doing something wrong. She was told not to touch the laptop and she did so again and again, so my husband gave her a flick on the hand to let her know that disobeying was not appreciated. If they know what they are doing is wrong, then they are old enough to understand punishment as well. One of my friends told me that I should start disciplining only after my daughter turns 4 because till then the child won't understand anything. I told her that by then the child would have already built convictions and behaviour and character, and changing all that would be difficult. The child would also be surprised as to why there was suddenly a change - what was okay till now is suddenly not okay. That could be confusing, right?
2. It is never too late to start.
I realised the importance of discipline when I became a mother. Only then did I understand why my parents chose to discipline me. I am who I am today because they scolded me and did not spare the rod. So if you haven't started doing it with your child, I guess you should.
3. Discipline shows love.
Disciplining the child shows love. My child will realise that what I do is because I love her and because I want her to learn and do what is right.
4. Do not interfere and do not let anyone interfere either.
My husband and I have an agreement that when I am disciplining our daughter, he will not step in and save her, and when he is correcting our daughter, I won't be taking her side. She tries though, really hard, hoping that the other one will save her but we stay strong. I may have to turn my face away to hide my tears, but it is important that the child knows the parents' convictions are the same. Otherwise, they'll learn to manipulate. After it is all done, pamper them as much as your heart desires.
5. A 'no' is a 'no'
When I say no, my daughter runs to her pappa and asks with all the sweetness in the world, 'Can I?' And he says no because mamma said no. The same goes the other way round.We love our daughter so much that we want her to know right from wrong and also that when something wrong is done, there will be consequences.
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Pros and Cons of Siblings Sharing a Room
Making siblings share a bedroom can either be a tough job or it can be as easy as a baking a pie, depending upon the kids. Following a few tips to make them sleep together can bring healthy outcomes out of room-sharing.
Siblings sharing a room is a step that some parents reluctantly take in order to stop their children from being clingy. Others consider room-sharing a good idea as it helps to develop a strong bond between the kids.
The task of moving the elder and younger kid into a single bedroom can be daunting. It all depends on how your children react to the new situation and how soon do they adjust to the change.
Tips for Sharing a Room among Siblings
1. To Make One’s Own Space
One of the most important things parents need to understand is that the elder sibling should not feel that his personal and private space is being taken away from him. If parents feel that the lack of personal space is causing a problem between siblings, then they should work it out in the best way possible. For example, create one side of a room for each to make both the kids feel that they have their own space.
2. Turn it into a Learning Experience
Parents can try making the elder kid feel that his behaviour is going to impress the younger sibling’s mind and the younger one is going to look up to him. He gets to shine as the older sibling and learns how to become responsible and get respect from his younger brother.
3. Be Creative with Naps
Instead of just boringly tucking one kid after another into bed, the parents can consider doing something different so that they enjoy sleeping and sharing the room together. Reading stories to both of them or making sleep fun by camping in the room and dozing off in sleeping bags can make it interesting and entertaining.
4. Set The Mood
A dark and quiet room is key to both siblings having a sound nap. Make sure the little one is nicely tucked in and is having a good sleep and then tuck the elder one into the bed. This makes the older sibling feel that he is being given time and attention too. You could also use glow in the dark stickers for a starry night effect!
Benefits of Siblings Sharing a Room
1. Kids Enjoy Being Together
After a few days, the siblings will like spending time with each other and enjoy the bond they share with each other. It will strengthen their relationship.
2. Improves Communication
Spending time with each other makes the children learn to share each other’s things, they eventually will confide in each other to share their feelings and secrets too.
3. Proves Economical
If siblings share a room, parents do not have to spend on decorating and renovating two separate rooms. Common kids furniture is a boon in disguise. You can store their clothes and toys in one cupboard. Also, there is just one room that gets messy at the end of the day.
4. Makes Things Organised
It becomes easier for parents to communicate and pay attention to the kids in the same room as they don’t have to run to the other room when the little one cries or needs to be fed.
Thus, whether the kids become comfortable with each other and become good roommates depends a lot on their respective ages, state of mind and temperament. Make sure that you do not push your children until they are ready. Read more
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Coffee Walnut Muffins
Coffee and walnut together lend a robust flavor to these bite-sized breads. They go well with both, coffee and tea. These old-fashioned muffins tend to turn out a little denser than the store-bought ones. Also, they aren’t very sweet, so you can engage in without guilt. After you finish the third (may be fourth, fifth) one, just think about the nutritional aspect it carries. The nutritional justification you give yourself will help you down one more.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
15-20 Minutes
40-45 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups self raising flour (flour with baking powder)
1 tablespoon of instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons hot water
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
¼ th cup of chopped walnuts
250 ml skimmed milk
2 eggs
60 ml vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of coffee and sugar crystals
½ tsp baking powder
Method
Step 1
The oven should be pre- heated to 180 degree C. If you are using a microwave, switch to the convection mode and then pre-heat it. Take a muffin pan, grease it with butter or line it with paper cases.
Step 2
Take a bowl and add flour, sugar, cinnamon powder and chopped walnuts. Mix it thoroughly.
Step 3
In another bowl, mix oil, milk and eggs. Give it a nice whisk.
Step 4
Take the coffee powder in a bowl of hot water and beat it vigorously.
Step 5
Next, mix all the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and add beaten coffee.
Step 6
Now, pour the mixture into the muffin pan and place a walnut on top of each muffin.
Step 7
Dust a little powdered sugar over each muffin and bake in oven for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Remove from oven, and let it cool. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Calories
304 Kcal
Proteins
10.4 gm
Total Fat
6.6 gm
Total Carbohydrates
50.8 gm
Cholesterol
37 mg
Sodium
114 mg
Potassium
39 mg
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