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How to Say No to Your Kids the Right Way
Bringing up a child is quite a daunting task. It has been observed that children rely more on their observation powers than anything else. So it is very important for us to do things right first before we teach them to follow the rules that we make for them. The ways of parenting differ with every generation due to change in socio-economic levels and more exposure to the world outside.
When and Why Should You Say No to Your Kid?
Children can often be very demanding. Some parents stick to their "strict no” policy; some give in to their demands to avoid a power tussle, while others get upset for the disappointment they cause to their kids. However, the importance of saying no to your child cannot be ignored because this helps your child cope up with disappointments later in life. Let us look at some of the situations that warrant a “no” statement and why you should do it.
1. Actions That Might Hurt Others or Themselves
Children have an experimenting nature and find it difficult to assess the outcome of their actions. Therefore, the responsibility lies with the parents to stop them from harming themselves or others.
2. Breaking Something
When kids try to break something, stopping them in their tracks with a "no!" and offering them another safe activity helps them to retrospect their actions and think ahead.
3. Say No to Something They Can Do on Their Own
It is ok to grant them a favour sometimes, but encourage your children to become competent.
4. A Firm No When They Want Something Which is Not a Need
Kids take fancy to whatever catches their attention. A no would help them to accept disappointments and to teach them that they can't have everything they ask for, ensuring that they won't become spoiled kids.
5. A 'No' When There is a Change in Plan
There are circumstances in which our plans change due to certain conditions. You can politely say no to your children should things go off the track they wanted (making them lose out on something they desired), and make them understand that it is ok to accommodate changes in the plans that were made.
6. Teach Your Children to Prioritise Their Activities
It is important to help your child understand the necessity of putting someone else’s need before their own temporarily if the situation warrants it. They will tend to become more generous when they grow up.
7. Put a Stop to Something That You Might Resent Later
In the event of an unlikely situation in which you dislike some activity of your child, a polite no would help your child to understand and look for a compromise.
8. Say No to Something That is Against Your Values
We teach values to our children through the decisions that we make. It is always good to say no when your child tests the limits set by you.
9. Fiddling with Food
Toddlers have the habit of playing with their food if they are already full from their previous meals. A no would help them to value the food that is offered to them.
10. Hurting Pets or Plants
Children tend to pull the tails of their pets or plonk plants from their pots. A sweet no helps them develop a feeling of empathy and love towards other living beings.
How to Say No to Your Child for Their Betterment
It is wise to know that by saying no, we are just setting boundaries for them and not curbing their actions or reactions to it. Listed below are some of the techniques to say no to your child, without overstepping their emotional boundaries:
1. Offer Alternatives
It becomes easier for the child to take a no for a certain thing if you distract them and put their energy to use somewhere else.
2. Teach Them The Right Thing While Saying No
It often helps to show them the right way of doing things while correcting them.
3. Guide Them to Play Right
Kids tend to demonstrate certain undesirable qualities of fighting or jealousy when they play with their mates or other siblings. You can involve yourself during their play and teach them the right way while you discourage such behaviour.
4. Hitting
Children do hit others out of anger - it is a part of growing up and they don't realise that it is wrong initially. You can tell them no and teach them how to express themselves.
5. Taking the Phone
Kids usually are attracted to our phones. Give them an alternate toy to play with while telling them that they cannot take the phone.
A happy child is a happy soul that radiates positivity. It helps to find an alternate before saying “No” to your child. Positive parenting will have a long-time effect on the child and help them to cope up with their emotions successfully.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) during Pregnancy
A woman who has a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) during pregnancy can affect her baby's health adversely. An STD may also cause certain complications during delivery. Sexually transmitted diseases are also known as sexually transmitted infections. Not many are aware of STDs and generally, have misconceptions about it. So, find out what are STDs and how they affect during pregnancy.
What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)?
As the name suggests, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the diseases that spread from one person to another through a sexual act. The sexual act includes vaginal, oral or anal sex with an infected person.
How Common are STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases or infections are fairly common, and many women around the world may contract this infection during pregnancy. However, in the dearth of proper and affordable diagnostic measures, it is more prevalent in developing nations.
Who is Most At the Risk of Getting STDs
In the following conditions, a woman may contract this STDs:
If she has multiple sexual partners.
If her partner has multiple sexual partners.
If she has had an STD in the past.
If she has shared a drug needle (IV) with an infected person.
Types of STDs
If you fall into any of the above risk categories, you should bring it to your doctor’s notice. Here are some sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy:
Herpes
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
Genital warts
Hepatitis B
Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
HIV/AIDS
Signs and Symptoms of STD while Pregnant
Contracting sexually transmitted diseases during pregnancy can be life-threatening for your baby. Therefore, it becomes important that you should be aware of the symptoms of this infection to treat it in time. Here are some signs and symptoms that may help you identify if you have contracted an STD during pregnancy:
Pain during sex or pain while peeing.
Redness, swelling, bumps, or soreness in the vaginal or anal area.
Rashes or itching in your vagina.
Bleeding or discharge from the vagina, other than periods.
Fever, chills, aches or jaundice.
Weight loss, loose bowel movements.
Common Sexually Transmitted Infections and How They Affect Pregnancy
We shall now talk about some common sexually transmitted infections and how they may have an affect on your pregnancy:
1. HIV/AIDS
AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is caused by human immunodeficiency virus and if you contract this infection during your pregnancy, it may lead to catastrophic effects. The infection hampers with the body’s immunity or defence mechanism during pregnancy and may also get transmitted to your baby. You may transmit this virus to your baby in the womb, during delivery or while breastfeeding too.
2. Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. In case you have this infection, then you will experience severe itching, smelly vaginal discharge, and burning sensation while peeping. Women who have this infection are at a greater risk of delivering preterm or premature babies. The baby born to such mothers may also have eye infections or a lung infection.
3. Syphilis
Syphilis, a bacterial infection, is caused by Treponema pallidum. This infection may cause skin liaisons or non-itchy skin ulcers. This condition may be fatal for your baby. It may lead to preterm birth, stillbirth, or the baby may die within a few hours after birth. It may even cause heart, brain, skin, bones, or teeth problems in your baby.
4. Herpes
In case a pregnant woman has herpes, her baby may be safe until the delivery. The liaisons on the genitals are highly contagious, and your baby may get infected during the delivery. Therefore, your doctor may recommend for a c-section if you have this infection.
5. Hepatitis B
If a pregnant woman has hepatitis B (a liver infection), there are chances that the virus may be transmitted to her baby through the placenta. A baby infected with this virus becomes infected for the lifetime and may develop severe liver complications. In some cases, it may even lead to death.
6. Genital Warts
A cluster of warts may appear on the genitals. These warts may itch or burn severely and may obstruct the birth canal during pregnancy. In case you have genital warts, your doctor may suggest that you go for a caesarean delivery for your baby.
7. Gonorrhoea
If a pregnant woman catches this infection, she may not only experience pain while peeing but it also increases her chances of a miscarriage or preterm birth of her baby. In case the mother has this infection at the time of delivery too, it may increase the chances of her baby developing severe blood infection or blindness.
8. Trichomoniasis
The woman with this infection may experience itching, smelly vaginal discharge, or bleeding. This bacterial infection may rupture the membrane leading to preterm delivery.
How Are STDs Diagnosed
When you visit your doctor for prenatal visits, your doctor may check for the signs of any STDs. However, if you have had STDs before, or have a new sexual partner during pregnancy or any other such symptoms, you should tell your doctor about the same. Your doctor may examine you thoroughly and conduct various pregnancy STDs tests to establish if you are suffering from any kind of STD or not.
How Are STDs Treated in Pregnancy
Sexually transmitted diseases may prove fatal for you and the baby. Therefore, it becomes important that proper treatment for the infection should be started. Here are some treatment options available to treat various kinds of STDs during pregnancy:
1. HIV/AIDS
This is an incurable virus; however, a pregnant woman can take various medicines to prevent the infection from transmitting to her baby.
2. Chlamydia
This infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Medicines may be given to the newborn baby to prevent this infection from causing any eye problems; however, the risk of pneumonia won't be prevented.
3. Syphilis
You will be administered a course of antibiotics for inhibiting the infection from getting transmitted to your baby and also from not spreading further.
4. Herpes
If you have herpes, your doctor may prescribe antiviral medicines to you. Also, you may be advised to go in for a c-section so that you may not spread the infection to your baby.
5. Hepatitis B
In case you have this infection, your doctor may give your baby an antibodies injection to protect your baby from getting infected.
6. Genital warts
Your doctor may recommend delaying your treatment for warts until your delivery.
7. Gonorrhoea
You will be given a course of antibiotic medicine for the treatment of this infection. Your baby will be given medication to prevent an eye infection.
8. Trichomoniasis
If you are infected with this condition, your doctor may prescribe various medicines to cure this condition.
How Can You Prevent STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs affect your pregnancy adversely and may pose a grave threat to your unborn baby; therefore it is best to protect yourself from all such infections. Following are some effective ways of preventing STDs during pregnancy:
Do not have multiple sex partners as it increases your risks of catching various kinds of STDs.
Refrain from having unprotected sexual intercourse. It is advised that you make use of latex condoms, whenever you have sex.
Do not have any sexual relation with a person who may have more than one sex partner.
Having one partner or having sexual relations with a single partner reduces your chances of having STDs.
Find out more about the signs and symptoms of various STDs so that as soon as you spot any, you may seek medical help.
Get yourself checked for STDs on a regular basis, if you think you are at a risk of catching such infections. Early detection helps in controlling the symptoms and complications that may arise.
Pregnant women may get any kind of STD infections. You will be checked for such infections during your antenatal visits. In case your doctor establishes that you are suffering from any kind of STD, he will start treating it, and will also monitor your pregnancy closely. So, don't worry and believe in your doctor.
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5 Tricks To Let Your Shoes Make You Taller
Let the tall gazelle-like look with some ways to make your legs longer. Impossible? Not at all! With the right outfit, you can create the illusion of having long limbs, and yes, there are no penalties for cheating!
Don’t you want legs that go on and on, forever? While a pair of fashionable nude heels does the trick well, you can also don high-waist jeans to play around with your proportions. Get ready to make onlookers assume that you're gifted with mile-long legs!
How to Make your Legs Look Longer
1. Heel yourself Higher
If your shoe rack doesn't have a pair of nude heels, then go, get them on the double. They make your legs extend all the way up to the floor and elongate them visually. The ones that are closest to your skin tone are the best. You may like to match your shoes with your skirts or trousers too. Go in for platform peep-toes or pointy heels to make legs look longer; you will not be disappointed by the number of looks coming your way.
2. High-waisted look for Longer legs
Pick shorts or high jeans that make your legs look longer. They make you look taller by giving your waistline a visual lift. Wear trousers, jeans or pants that work on the lower part of your body. Check out some skinny, high-waisted jeans at your favourite denim store. Captivate your onlookers!
3. Pair wedges with Flared pants
If you have had enough of skinny jeans, then think of wide-legged pants. If you're lucky enough, you'll spot a pair that sports vertical details that will give you more ways to make your legs longer. Grab a matching pair of wedges to go with the floor kissing hemlines of these trendy trousers and elevate your height. No one will be able to tell!
4. Longer legs with Solid colours
If you're still unsure of what to wear to make your legs look longer, then invest in solid coloured lowers. Rather than breaking your overall look into sections (like that with patterns and prints), clean, solid styles make you appear taller than you really are. Pair your trousers with structured crop tops in solid colours. This will make your legs look longer and more slender than your torso.
5. It’s all about those High-lows
Looking for well-emphasized outfits that make your legs look longer? Try wearing high-low skirts that serve to divert attention straight to your legs. Along with framing your lower limbs perfectly, they are stylish, trendy and affordable too.
So, get rid of the myths stating that you can just wear heels to make legs look longer. Adopt these fashion tips and tricks for appearing taller and enjoy the difference! Read more
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What a Beautiful Coincidence! Kareena Kapoor’s Baby Will Be Born On This Very Special Date
Remember the day when you first found out you were pregnant? Starting then, you began an exercise to figure out exactly when your bundle of joy would come into your world. How should you calculate the delivery date? Would it be summer or winter? We just cannot wait for our baby to be in our arms and keep counting months into the future. Kareena Kapoor, Bollywood’s favourite mom-to-be, is expecting her first baby in December this year. But what the doctor revealed about her expected due date is one of the most beautiful coincidences we have ever seen!
Bebo’s pregnancy term is being supervised by a leading gynaecologist in the same South Mumbai hospital where her elder sister Karisma delivered her son Kiaan.
During her periodic checkups, her doctor told her something that’s no less than a brilliant surprise. It seems her first baby is all prepared to come into the world either on December 8 or December 14 this year
. And guess what those dates coincide with? Her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore's birthday and her granddad Raj Kapoor's birthday respectively!
This means December is ready to become a month of grand celebrations for the Kapoor and Khan khaandaan!
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Since it is Bebo’s first pregnancy, slight changes in schedule cannot be ruled out. Usually, the due date is calculated based on the Naegels Rule which uses your last menstrual period to determine your expected date.
For example, if the first day of your last period was 1st June 2016, your expected due date is 1 June minus three months, i.e. 1 March 2017.
However, this date may change based on several factors such as if the mom-to-be has a history of irregular menstrual cycles.
But Bebo’s predicted due date ties in so beautifully with her family that we really hope it doesn’t change! We can only imagine the joy of future birthday celebrations when the grandparents and the grandchild celebrate together.
Kareena Kapoor’s pregnancy journey is proving to be a fascinating sneak peek into the way the society functions and thinks about moms.
Many of us have questions to ask about whether the mom to be will work after her delivery and indeed, why is she working during her pregnancy?
We question clothes, habits, lifestyles and finally, the gender of the unborn baby. While this is a very fascinating subject of discussion,
it may not be a good idea to bombard the parents with such personal questions. After all, a healthy baby is priority, irrespective of the gender!
"Wherever I go these days, there is just one question asked, which I think quite intrusive. Still, both Saif and I are asked, 'Is it a boy or is it a girl? Have you found out?'
And I am like, excuse me, what difference does it make? I am a girl child; I would love to have a girl, what is the difference? Probably I have done more for my parents than a son would."
Meanwhile, Bebo is making the most of her pregnancy by eating well, spending time with her loved ones, and also maintaining all her work schedules.
She is following the advice of her nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar and opting for seasonal, local food instead of anything exotic.
Her usual diet at this time comprises a homegrown banana, dal chawal or roti sabzi - nutritious, filling and safe. She’s also busy planning the interiors of her new house in Bandra which will have a garden,
a terrace and a big bookshelf. The bookshelf is for the new Dad-to-be Saif Ali Khan who is an avid reader and hopes to pass on this habit to the baby!
Come December, Bebo’s first baby will enter our world. He or she will bring the family immense happiness in the way only babies can !!! Read more
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Homemade peach jam on bread
This yummy bread-jam is a mouth-watering combo and makes all kids comes back for more. When you are feeding this to your baby, use a whole-wheat bread and make peach jam at home. Avoid ready made jams as they contain a lot of artificial colours, preservatives and additives which may not be right for your child.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
20 Minutes
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat bread
A pat of butter(optional)
For Peach Jam
1 kg peaches
1.5 tsp(teaspoons) lemon juice
2.5 cups sugar
Method
Step 1
Wash, peel, pit and chop peaches.
Step 2
Add all ingredients in a large glass bowl and allow to stand for nearly an hour.
Step 3
Transfer to a large stainless steel or enamel cook pot.
Step 4
Bring to a full boil.
Step 5
Boil for 25 minutes with continuous stirring.
Step 6
Remove and skim off the foam getting formed.
Step 7
Ladle into clean hot jars. Fill up leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Step 8
Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Step 9
When it cools, preseve in a dry, cool place. It stays well for 2-3 months is cooked and packed well.
Step 10
When serving, spread a tsp of jam over a bread slice.
Step 11
On another slice, pat a teaspoon of butter(optional).
Step 12
Place the buttered slice on top of the other slice with jam and serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
157
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.2 g
Cholesterol
10.0 mg
Sodium
285.2 mg
Potassium
70.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate
47.8 g
Dietary Fiber
2.4 g
Sugars
21.1 g
Protein
3.2 g
Vitamin A
0.1 %
Vitamin B
12 0.0 %
Vitamin B
6 2.1 %
Vitamin C
5.9 %
Vitamin D
0.0 %
Vitamin E
0.8 %
Calcium
6.8 %
Copper
7.1 %
Folate
14.4 %
Iron
9.4 %
Magnesium
2.7 %
Manganese
10.4 %
Niacin
8.8 %
Pantothenic Acid
0.9 %
Phosphorus
4.4 %
Riboflavin
8.3 %
Selenium
11.0 %
Thiamin
12.1 %
Zinc
2.1 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. ninth month mein kab tak delivery ho sakti hai
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
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A. anytime after full term 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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Q. my last period date Dec 26 pregnancy test date January 31 check panen apom 37 days ipom enaku evlo weeks and days what ?..
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A. I don’t understand your language can you please post your question once again in English or Hindi whatever language you are more comfortable with because anybody on this only we can give you response on that
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Q. which good formula milk or baby food for 4 months old baby
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
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A. no complementary foods below 4 months can use any branded formula milk. 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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Expecting Mom due this month
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Q. Iam 9month pregnant and having very painful condition due to constipation and gastric issues
Dr Ghouse
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A. during pregnancy better not to take medicines for constipation take lot of water green leafy vegetables seasonal fruits you can try suppository if the problem is more o k o k
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Q. hi Doc,
eating raw mango, chapathi or any heat producing foods cause miscarriage during first trimester?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
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A. no relation ok c. 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 Doc,
I'm getting cramps on my right side of lower stomach. is this normal or do I have to visit doc?
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A. without examination it is difficult to tell proper treatment as well as advice so you should visit the doctor5 for health assessment as well as examination.
whether any investigations is required or not will be told by the doctor5
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