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10 Best Brain Gym Exercises for Kids
As a parent, you always want the best for your child, be it the best of clothes, his favorite toy, or even a bright future. You want to do everything in your power to make sure that your child remains the best in whatever he/she wants to do. And intelligence plays a big role in this.
We can’t really say that intelligence is the key to success, but they do go hand in hand. With greater cognitive skills, your child can learn and understand faster and even excel in various tests and exams they will have in the future. And it’s not very difficult to help your child get there. Some brain gym exercises can help boost his/her memory along with their logical thinking and cognitive skills.
Most of the development of a child’s brain occurs in the first few years of his/her life. And if you include brain gym exercises at this age, the benefits will go a long way in helping your child.
What are Brain Gym Exercises?
Just like any other exercise is done to strengthen muscles, brain exercises stimulate brain activity and involve basic tasks and actions that need to be performed. These exercises contain several movements which help with your child's ears, eyes, head, limbs, and overall body coordination. They contain simple movements that help in several areas like,
Memory
Concentration
Coordination
Academics
Organisational skills
Attitude
Self-responsibility
Relationships
Although it isn’t really clear as to why and how they help, many parents and people who have used them have reported that these simple movements have brought dramatic improvements in all the fields mentioned above.
Benefits of Brain Gym Exercises for Students and Children
Helps your child get sharper and smarter.
Boosts your child’s self-esteem and confidence level.
Improves health and boosts the immunity and healing in your child.
Improves eyesight
Improves their creativity
Boosts their communicative skills
Effective & Simple Brain Gym Exercises Your Child Should Learn
1. Double Doodle
This is a bilateral drawing exercise where your child draws two images with both his/her hands. This helps improve several skills like learning spelling accuracy, writing and recognition of symbols, calculation, etc.
2. Cross Crawls
In this exercise, your child will move their left arm to their right leg slowly. The slow movement increases your child’s mental coordination and attention. It can help release their stress and concentrate better on their studies.
3. Lazy Eight’s
This exercise requires your child to draw the figure eight either on a sheet of paper or in the air using their hands. This loosens the muscles in his arms and wrists and activates the creative side of your child. It also improves eyesight with eye muscle coordination and peripheral vision.
4. The Elephant
Let your child stretch their hands and place it next to their ear on the same side. After this, let them draw the sign of infinity with their extended hand for at least 3 times and repeat with the other hand too. This improves your child’s mind and body balance and also helps listen to words correctly.
5. Active Arm
In this exercise, your child has to stretch one arm and hold the other arm at a right angle to hold the extended arm in position. This not only increases the strength of your child’s upper body but also improves the hand and eye coordination in your child.
6. The Owl
Let your child sit comfortably and bring one of his/her hands to the opposite shoulder. Let him/her hold the hand steady and slightly pinch the shoulder near the trapezius muscle and then turn the head slowly towards the shoulder and take a deep breath. This improves blood circulation and improves the memory and attention of your child.
7. Gravitational Glider
Make your little one sit straight on a chair and then ask him/her to stretch their legs. Let him/her cross the right leg over the left ankle. Then, ask him/her to take a deep breath and lean forward to reach the feet. This enhances the flow of blood and oxygen and also stretches your child’s hamstring.
8. The Thinking Cap
Your child is required to hold both their ears with the thumb and the index finger and then roll and unroll the outer portion of the ear. This improves your child’s short-term memory, hearing, and peripheral vision.
9. Earth Buttons
Let your child either stand or comfortably sit down and place their right hand on the lips and the palm of the left hand on the navel. After this, let your child rub both his hands in their respective regions in small circular motions. This improves your child’s mental alertness and enhances their whole-body orientation.
10. Hook Ups
For this exerrcise ask your baby to either stand up, sit down, or lie down . Let your child cross their left ankle above the right one and then place the hands with fingers intertwined on the chest and breathe deeply. This lets your child’s mind and body relax and reduce stress.
So, go ahead and let your child be one of the smartest one in their class with these simple brain gym activities for kids.
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Hygiene Tips for a Healthy Baby
Congratulations! Your little one is a few months old now, and you have held her close and tight. Both of you have started on a new journey, the journey of her life where you will have a lot of questions about her daily routine – how to make her eat, how to ensure she sleeps well, how to make sure that she is growing well and soon. When it starts raining, your hygiene routine for your baby needs to get stricter!
How to Take Care of your Baby
Eyes
Take a small cotton ball and moisten it with warm water. Gently wipe each eye starting from the inner to the outer lids. Do not use the same cotton in both the eyes. Do not use your hands as it may not be as clean and hurt the baby’s eye.
Ears
Wipe around and outside the baby’s ear using a soft cotton ball. Do not put anything in the ear hole. Do not use ear-buds as it can cause serious harm.
Nose
Make a small cotton roll lengthwise, moisten it with saline solution, and then gently insert it in one nostril. Do not use the same cotton ball for both the nostrils. ||
Face
Washing the baby’s face every few hours is a good practice to follow. You should gently clean behind the ears and nose while washing. You may use a soft cotton cloth or baby wipes as well.
Nails
The best time to cut your baby’s nails is when she is sleeping. This will ensure the baby does not jerk or shake her hand and inadvertently get cut. Use a baby nail cutter that is small and has blunt edges.
Teeth
Clean the baby’s teeth, preferably after every feed, especially after your baby has started on semisolid food. You can clean the teeth with water or use a soft cloth also. You should use a baby toothbrush when your baby is a year old.
Caring for Baby's Genitals
For Girls
Use a wet cotton ball to clean the genital part from inside out. Make a habit of cleaning it every time you take her for a wash.
For Boys
For baby boys, gently rinse the genital area with water while bathing.
Diaper Changing Tips
You need to make sure that your baby’s skin is dry every time you change a diaper. Clean the area with a soft cotton cloth, especially where the skin folds so that there is no itchiness later. Use baby powder to avoid sweating.
Hands – You should clean your baby’s hands every time she comes in contact with new people or after eating. Gently wash and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
All these practices will ensure that your baby will grow up to be a healthy and hygienic person. Always remember to clarify specific concerns you might have about your child’s hygiene with your pediatrician. Read more
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7 Statement Earring Styles to Try Out This Season
Be it a full-length gown or a saree, jewellery brings your outfit together. In the fashion world, statement jewellery stands for earrings, necklaces and rings that are bold, stylish and attention-grabbing, and make a “statement”. They reflect the unique personality of the person wearing it. Back in the day, the ancient Egyptians used statement jewellery in their ceremonies and fashionistas are religiously following the trend till this day. Ladies, if you swear by trends, statement earrings are the ‘in’ thing this season. Plus, your hubby won’t be able to take his eyes off you!
Statement Earring Styles for Spring 2019 Inspired by Fashion Collections
If you’ve tucked away your big, chunky and glam earrings to go minimalist, now is the time to give them attention and get some attention in return! There’s only one rule for fashion in 2019- S stands for ‘‘statement”!
1. Shoulder Length Earrings
Ditch the studs and go for lo(oooo)ng earrings this season.
In the Fashion Week shows that happened this Fall, models walked the ramp wearing shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings. Bright, striking jewellery with pearls and large precious gemstones will give you that strong, extravagant look you’ve always craved. The longer, the better! Sure, the trend began in fall but it looks like it’s here to stay!
Best for: Pairing with your festive saree to a wedding or traditional function, especially if your outfit is quite muted or subtle in terms of colours and prints.
2. Hoops
The retro 90s hoops are making a comeback as far as jewellery trends are concerned.
Remember those larger-than-life bangle-shaped earrings you bought long ago but haven’t flaunted yet? Well, it’s time to bring them out again. Plastic, metal, made of pearls or beads- everything goes!
Best for: Rocking your evening dance party look with a matching dress and stilettos.
3. Pearls
Although pearls were in trend last season, they are here to stay for quite a while.
The gem of the waters has always stood for class and elegance. When we think of pearls, usually the white ones come to mind. But, in fact, they are available in every colour of the rainbow! Real pearls are a bit pricey, but, the imitation ones can surely come to your rescue. Pick colours like silver, grey, light pink or a classic white to keep your look classy, yet eye-catching.
Best for: Effortlessly making a statement at formal occasions.
4. Mismatched Earrings
Pairing two mismatched earrings such as one long statement earring with a cute stud earring is totally okay in 2019.
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One fine morning, a lady rushing to work thought she made a terrible fashion mistake when she wore two different earrings. But, the next thing we knew- it became a trend! Fashion rules aren’t set in stone, so anything that amazes a lot of people becomes “cool”. You can break fashion rules too! If you’re into studs, you can experiment with two different styles or colours.
Best for: Trying out new styles to a vacay or house-party.
5. Coins and Chain Links
Metal is going to be ‘in’ this Spring 2019- a very valid reason why you should sport those shoulder-length chain link earrings you have!
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It’s an 80s trend and much like all other trends, this one is making a comeback too. To complete your outfit, you can add a large chain-link necklace and a coin bracelet.
Best for: An off shoulder top and boyfriend jeans
6. Leaves, Shells and Feathers
Fall fashion is strongly carrying over the boho, wanderlust vibe into the Spring.
Anything that speaks of nature like leaves, feathers and shells is hot in jewellery trends. A single feather or a bunch of colourful feathers as earrings can give you that perfectly ‘nature’al look.
Best for: Flaunting when you’re going on a nature trek or to the beach
7. Brand Names and Logos
If you look closely at Saba Qamar’s jewellery in the song Suit Suit, you’ll notice that she sports earrings with the word Dior and a necklace with the Chanel logo.
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Upholding the essence of statement jewellery, such earrings let you show off your fashion tastes, thereby making a ‘statement’ for onlookers to admire. You can also wear personalised ear studs that carry the first letter of your name.
Best for: Taking your outfit up a notch and showing-off (just a little!)
4 Evergreen Rules for Wearing Statement Earrings
When accessorised correctly, statement earrings can make all the “right” statements. Here are a few rules you should keep in mind to prevent embarrassing fashion slips.
1. Less is More
Statement jewellery is big and easily noticeable, so you should wear only one piece at a time. In case you want to wear many statement pieces together, you can make a bold ‘earring-bracelet’ or bold ‘necklace-ring’ pair. Stick to the same metal and avoid patterns that might clash.
2. Keep it Simple
As the saying goes, “There’s beauty in simplicity”,- so it’s best not to go overboard with your outfit when you’re wearing statement earrings. The aim is to make your jewellery stand out. For example, stick to neutral colours like white and black for bright and colourful accessories.
3. Choose Suitable Earrings
Statement earrings should frame your face and enhance your facial features. So, take their length, colour, and shape into consideration when matching with an outfit. If you’re in the mood to let your hair down, wear small, dangling earrings. Shoulder-length jewellery goes perfectly with a chic chignon.
4. Create an Outfit
To be in trend this season, you should be able to carry off statement jewels with your outfit well. Pearls are your saviour for rushed office meetings as they give you a prim and polished appearance. Going on a romantic weekend getaway? Pick up a vintage or floral piece from your drawer.
There’s something about the desire to be “in trend” that makes ladies go the extra mile, in this case, getting their hands on statement earrings! 2019 is all about making a bold statement about who you are and what your mood for the day is. Statement earrings can completely transform you into a gorgeous lady- so much so that your hubby will just be awed!
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Let's start our hair care with some easy and effective methods....
It's not been late.... We can start our hair care everyday. You need not want to spend so many time.
Here are some packs that help your hair grow.
Rice water is the best medicine for hair. Fermented rice water is good for all problems.you should keep rice water overnight and can be used with any packs.
You remember that should not add salt in it
Fermented rice water is rich in antioxidants,minerals, vitamin E.
Here we can use rice water with every hair pack instead of water.
Henna with hibiscus pack
Mehandi leaves are good for hair. It helps in colouring, nourishing, maintain oil production, conditioning. And improves strength of hair .
Mehandi leaves
Hibiscus leaves
Lemon juice
Rice water
Grind mehandi leaves and hibiscus leaves into a paste using rice water. Add lemon juice (2,3 drops). Apply it on scalp and hair. Leave for 20min. Then wash well. Can be done once in a week. If needed wash with mild shampoo.
2. Henna and coconut milk pack
This improves scalp health. And reduces dandruff.
Half cup Coconut milk(warm)
Henna powder or mehandi leaves
Olive oil 4 tbsp
Mix henna powder with coconut milk and add olive oil to it. Mix well to become a good paste. Apply it on your hair and scalp and leave it for an hour. Then wash it with a mild shampoo. Can be done once in a week.
3 henna and banana pack
It conditions your and repair split ends.
Henna powder
1 ripe banana
Add rice water to henna powder and sit for overnight. In the morning add mashed banana to it. Then apply it on hair and leave for 5min. Wash it with water.
Can be done once in a week.
Before applying any of these mask you should find out your hair type. If it is oily , you should avoid oily masks. If it is dry, avoid dry masks. Read more
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Expecting Mom due in 4 months
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Q. When baby movement starts??
Dr Ghouse
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A. 5-6 months 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. hello dr..I am 39 weeks 3 days pregnant, AFI level 8 is this normal?and normal delivery possible for me? Is the fluid enough for up to 1 week?Do I need a drip? please suggest me.
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A. the levels are on the lower side. 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.. Priyanka kalra doctor..I am 39 weeks 3 days pregnant, AFI level 8 is this normal?and normal delivery possible for me? Is the fluid enough for up to 1 week?Do I need a drip? please suggest me.
Sarika gupta
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and it is quite difficult to say anything about it without personally examination and proper reports evaluation. So better to consult with your treating gynaecologist in person as she knew the exact health condition of your pregnancy and can guide you better.
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Q. Hi, for May 1st they will check AFI fluid... should I need to be on empty bladder for that scan... which is around 37 weeks
Rashmi
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A. It’s completely normal this kind of an ultrasound is different it is not necessary that your stomach should be full or you should go empty stomach you can have your basic breakfast and all whatever you would want to eat before you go ahead with getting a scan and there is no need to go empty stomach for the scan
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Q. hi everyone..the position of my baby is still in breech position from first trimester till now as I entered in my third trimester position is still breech is it normal..
Rashmi
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A. Absolutely hundred percent normal if the child changes the position then it’s just a matter of time otherwise I would just say that sometimes kids do not change the position throughout their pregnancy so now you should just be mentally sorted to have a C-section
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