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9 Things all Indian Mothers Tell Their Kids - You Do Too!
Mothers hold a special place in our hearts. But the things they say can sometimes leave us in splits. As a mom yourself, why not toast that spirit with some typical dialogues of mothers? They are sure to bring back memories!
Moms may not know it, but they can be quite a funny-bunny! In our parenting journey, we can come out with something so uproarious, it'll leave you holding your stomach on the floor when you think about it later. These 8 one-liners are some of the most common things mothers say to their children. If you have little ones of your own, they too are sure to have heard and laughed about these at some point!
Hilarious One-Liners from Mothers
1. ‘Eat some more; you’re looking thin’
No matter how healthy your child may seem in other people’s eyes, in your eyes, they’re like a broomstick. So you’ll pile on the food, but still, lament about how thin they are. If they ever think of going on a diet, they’ll never hear the end of it!
2. 'If you watch so much TV, you'll get thick glasses!'
Television is every mom's anathema and nothing you do seems to keep your child away from it! This is why you use the prospect of thick glasses to scare them. Works for many kids!
3. ‘We didn’t have all this in our days...’
There were many things that we didn’t have in their days and we never fail to mention it at the slightest opportunity. It could be anything from buying the latest phone, going clubbing, to even watching those Hollywood flicks with bikini-clad girls. It can be very funny at times but your kids will excuse you for it. After all, they will be guilty of telling their kids the same thing in the future!
4. 'Learn something from Sharma Aunty's child!'
Much as we try not to compare, sometimes our children are up to such antics that we cannot help it! It is then that we talk about the neighbour's kid who seems so disciplined (never mind how you saw him throwing a tantrum at the mall the other day).
5. 'I spend so much time and energy cooking and you still create a scene!'
It is an unwritten rule - kids will be fussy eaters! It is not that they don't love you or are not sensitive to your feelings but the food is just high-risk territory! You still do your best to ensure they eat - from emotional dialogues to fancy presentation.
6. ‘What will our neighbours say?'
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Has your child ever come home late at night to the sound of ‘what'll people say’? Moms can be melodramatic and are worried about what society thinks of their kids. The slightest thing your kids do can cause you a severe amount of anxiety. It's alright, mom. You know you only have their best interests in mind.
7. ‘Who was that girl/boy you were with?'
No person escapes your watchful eyes. If you have a teenager, you can probably surprise them with some tidbits on that person after asking around from friends and neighbours! If they have a girlfriend or boyfriend and try to palm them off as a friend, they should know better! You are not going to rest till you get to the bottom of things.
8. ‘You’ll understand when you become a Mom’
How many times have you heard your mom say this to you? No wonder you too like using it so much! It’s a dialogue made famous by moms when all else has fallen on deaf ears. When your kids test your patience, even more, you can come up with ‘Wait till you become a parent, then you’ll understand your mother’s words’. This is the ultimate full stop to any argument.
9. 'Tell me what's wrong; I'll put it right!'
Finally, this is the bit we love most about moms. No matter what the cause of your child's anxiety is - from tummy trouble to bad marks to a fight with a friend - you always know how to make things better. With a tight hug and a plateful of delicious food.
Moms will be moms. Your kids may fight with you, banter with you and even drive you crazy, but you'll always be their mom and won’t stop looking after them or loving them no end! Read more
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Parents Doing This Activity With Their Baby Dramatically Lower Their Risk of Autism
It's an unsettling statistic: more and more kids are showing symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, with no concrete cause in sight. Autism is a mental condition that leads to difficulty in communicating, building relationships and using language. It is a condition with no cure yet and is something that doesn't necessarily get better with time. Lately, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cases of autism, resulting in immense anxiety for parents and leaving them worried that their child could be at risk...
Some children show signs of autism in their very early years. But some may not exhibit any symptoms till quite late in their childhood. From organic diets during pregnancy to moving to cleaner environments till birth, parents are going for extreme measures in their pursuit for a healthy baby. However, none of these methods have been proven to negate the risk of autism. Your baby could be at high risk, despite precautions, if the following hold true for you:
The older child has been diagnosed with autism
The parents are older than 40 years of age
There is a wide age gap between the parents
What's even more distressing is that autism can be confirmed only after 3 years of age. Which means your doctor cannot make a definite diagnosis before that, and you will not know whether your little one could be susceptible to this risk before a diagnosis is made! However, there IS some good news, thanks to extensive research in the field of cognitive and social development in children:
There are some simple steps that can be taken at home to help lower, if not eliminate, autism risk in children. These steps also help with children who have already been diagnosed with autism at an earlier stage. And all these steps have one simple activity central to them: Quality Time.
Quality time is essential for every child, regardless of whether they are at risk for autism or not. However, infants susceptible to autism require additional quality time with closer attention on their needs and gestures - or lack thereof. This time lets parents recognise warning signals through minute signs that might not be common, such as making strange sounds or fidgeting. It is also this special quality time and close attention that encourages kids to engage and interact, thus lowering their risk of cognitive and social impairment. Experts who have been working in this field confirm that following these steps in the developmental years will help normalise your kids' life as an adult.
A great way of spending quality time with your little one is through the following types of play. Not only do these play ideas help in overall cognitive and social development, they also help in encouraging motor skills, sensory skills, speech and language, focus and attention, and thinking and problem-solving.
Essential Play Activities To Lower Your Child's Risk of Autism
1. Sensory play
In the beginning, kids explore objects and toys rather than play with them. They stare at them, pick them up, feel them, taste, sniff them or rattle them to see if they make noise. They enjoy toys with their senses. However, their fascination with the senses is not just limited to toys – they will do the same thing with food, or whatever object comes into their hands. Thus, sensory motor play is important for your child as it helps him to learn about taking turns, explore his senses, and pay attention. Additionally, sensory toys help children process sensory information. All of these benefits help in decreasing the risk of autism. Toys like balls of different textures, blocks, bubbles, play dough, crayons, bath toys, rattles, squeaky toys, etc. are ideal for this.
2. Constructive play
At this stage, children build or make things. For example, they will complete a jigsaw puzzle, make a Lego design, or draw a picture. Usually, children with Asperger’s syndrome or high- functioning autism might excel at these skills, whereas other children with ASD might struggle in this area of play. Encourage your child by showing what to do. You could show him a picture of the Lego design or how to complete a jigsaw puzzle.
3. Cause and effect play
Children like to play with toys that need an action to produce a result. For example, pressing a button will make the toy dog bark or the drummer start playing the drums. This will help your child understand cause and effect. It will also teach your child that his actions have effects and will give him a sense of control. He gets encouraged to explore the different functions of the toy. Thus, this play ideas engages him and ultimately reduces his susceptibility to autism. If your child isn’t interested initially, you might have to show your child how to operate the toys. Musical toys are the best example of cause and effect play where pressing a button will make a sound on say, a toy electric guitar.
4. Pretend play
At this stage, children learn to pretend and use their imagination during play. Encouraging pretend play is important for developing the skills required for language, communication and social interactions. Encourage them to participate in pretend play before they turn two and do so by participating in it yourself. For example, while narrating a jungle story, you can get down on the floor on all fours and pretend to be an animal or modulate your voice and gestures accordingly. Gradually, you can change the theme and characters and ask your child to pretend to be a character of his choice. You can even use props to help his imagination. Your child might hesitate at first. Encourage him by taking the lead and slowly drawing him into it. This kind of role playing reduces autism risks by guiding your child towards independent, creative, make believe play. ||
5. Physical play
All children enjoy physical activities like rocking, bouncing, and rough and tumble play, and while outdoors, they enjoy swinging, sliding, or climbing. As per your child’s interest, encourage him to indulge in physical play as it is great for all kids at any age.
6. Social play
While most children start enjoying social plays at a very young age, it can be very challenging at times for children susceptible to autism spectrum disorder. Initially, your child may enjoy solitary play or playing alone with his toys and games. Don’t worry much about it. The phase shall soon pass. However, try to draw him into play with others from time to time. Indulge your child in social plays like peek-a-boo, round and round the garden or pat-a-cake and see his reaction. If he enjoys, you may slowly encourage him to progress to the next level. Arrange play dates with children of friends and family and encourage him to play with other kids or just let him observe other kids playing together. Ask him to share his blocks, crayons, etc. with other children, if he doesn’t take initiative. This will promote interaction with other children like giving, taking and sharing.
How to Encourage Your Child With Autism to Play
Despite your best precautions and efforts, it is possible that your child could still be diagnosed with ASD, especially if you ticked the risk factors at the top. However, please remember that this in no way means your child is "disabled" in any way; he has the strength and ability to reach all his developmental milestones, and will only need extra guidance and understanding from your end. The play ideas above can come to your aid here too; children with autism spectrum disorder are no different when it comes to enjoying toys and games!
However, they may play differently from other kids or use unusual objects to play with. For example, your child might like to watch the toy train chug on its track again and again or might build an elaborate Lego design only to repeat it in the same order every time. Also, while playing with other kids, he might find it difficult to understand instructions, copy simple actions, share things or respond to others. Here are a few tips on how you can encourage your child with autism spectrum disorder to play and learn:
Give your child a change of scene from time to time. Playing in different places and with different people will help him develop his social interaction skills.
Always offer two or three toys to your child to play. This is a good number of choices for your child without being overwhelmed.
Wherever possible, join in the play with your child rather than only guiding him to play. You can start by imitating what your child is doing, then build on to the activity. For example, if your child is clapping, clap with him, if he is making gestures like an animal, you also do the same.
While pretend playing, if your child doesn’t copy you, you can guide him to play. For example, while you are acting like an animal, tell him, ‘Now it’s your turn to become an animal. Which animal you want to be: horse, elephant or lion?’
Keep a close watch on your child while he is playing to catch the signs of boredom, tiredness or irritation before it blows up into a tantrum. Stop the play if necessary.
During play dates, instruct other children to go slow with your child or not indulge in difficult games.
Always reward and praise your child for a good job done. You may also reward him with extra playtime with his favourite toy. Don’t forget to tell him what he is being praised or rewarded for.
Don’t wait for the perfect time or opportunity to play with your child. Use anytime or opportunity you get over the day to play with your child. For example, you can play with your child while you are giving a bath to him.
Gradually, as your child’s play skills develop, you can introduce various forms of play to tackle situations that he finds challenging. For example, most children with autism spectrum disorder find it difficult to understand social rules like give-take, sharing, turn-taking, compromise and negotiation. You could build social games particularly to address those difficulties of your child.
Our children are delicate little humans and we want to hide them from any harm forever. While we have little control on destiny and how things eventually turn out, it is in our kids' best interest that we spend as much quality time with them as possible. This is really the best healing and protection we can extend to our children. Read more
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Kiana's favourite hug : Babyhug
A mother's trust for she knows what is best for her baby.
Its been 19 months when our little sunshine entered our world. Since then babyhug has always been there to help me with her daily essentials , her toys,her travel needs and everything a new mother can think of.My baby is best shining when she is wearing babyhug. Babyhug has always provided her the best of comfort and coziness. My trust for babyhug has grown with my growing baby. Vibrant colours ,perfect fabric and not forgetting there reasonable prices.Babyhug is my all time favourite when choosing for my baby.#trustbabyhug
Not that i did not try other brand honestly i did try some others off n on but babyhug was always at rescue.thank you babyhug.#totalrecommendation.
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Today on daughter's day i would love to send lots of hugs to babyhug for providing us all that we needed for our little princess not compromising on her comfort .i am glad to write about my experience with babyhug and firstcry for they are my favorite.i would love to give a shoutout to this superb brand for kids and totally recommend it to those have not tried them yet coz no mother wants to compromise when it comes to her baby .Would love to share my baby's babyhug moments in future as well as have done in past my social media accounts.to their recently launched diapers have by far been the best if i have to name one product from their endless list of items.my firstcry cart is always loaded with something or the other for my baby coz whatever is there for her never seems to be enough.i am a true babyhug fan for all my Baby needs. Read more
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A Letter filled with Care Hope Intimacy Dream of a Future Parent to unborn CHILD
My dear child,
Believe you are happy and safe inside me. your mamma and papa is super excited here. Expecting that you now feeling my heart full of love towards you.
Now the world is passing through a pantemic situation due to contagious disease. You don't worry we are safe and staying at home and taking all precautions while go out side. Expecting a new world after your entry with smiling faces instead of masked emotions. You are the hope about you lighting up your life in all darkness.
Your mama is enjoying the motherhood. You make make me little chubby. Enjoying the taste and having healthy foods. Expecting you like all food I having.
I know you express your movements and kicks. Why you some time hiding from your papa? He really wants to feel you. Some time you continuously move inside and suddenly keep calm when papa put hands on the belly. Are you enjoying the papas touch or afried?. You don't worry world's best papa is waiting here for you.
I know you also excited to watch your parents and the beauty of the world.
Some times I felt when hearing some sound you are jumping inside to come outside and experience the external world.
We have not much experience in handling a child. You are our first child. Expecting not trouble us too much. Actually your mamma is little bit nervous about delivery and hope you will reach our hand without much difficulty.
There is only few weeks remaining for our union.We are busy here in getting ready all things that you needed outside. You completed your 30 weeks inside the womb, there is only 10 more weeks to experience the outside world. Sure you will definitly love the world around you.
We all eagerly waiting to see your tiny hands, soft cheeks, glowing eyes and sweet lips. So come fast little champ.
With lots love,
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Q. #asktheexpert mera baby 3 month ka h use gas bhuat banti h is karan wo bhuat rota hai
Manisha Singh
Expecting Mom due in 1 month
3 hours ago
A. it's very common for babies having gas problem ...you should recommend your doctor for this
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Q. Hi
what to give 6 months old baby to eat
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
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A. Hello dear! Once your baby completes 6 months you can start giving small quantities of semi solids like homemade cerelac, mashed bananas, apple puree, ragi and so on. Continue with breastfeeding. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy
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Expecting Mom due in 2 months
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Q. now I am in 30 weeks of pregnancy I have vomiting.I couldn't control what the reasons for this vomiting
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A. Some women may have vomiting throughout their pregnancy. The most common reason for vomiting during the third trimester may be gastritis. Make sure you eat small frequent meals, preferably every 2 hours. If your baby's weight during checkups are adequate..u needn't worry much about this. You can also consult your doctor and take anti emetics and PPIs if the vomiting is bothering you or interfering with your daily activities.
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Q. Is it okay is the baby does not pass stool for one day?
POOJA KOTHARI
Mom of a 7 yr 1 m old boy
59 mins ago
A. For breastfed infants it depends on age. During the first month of life, stooling less than once a day might mean your newborn isn't eating enough. However, breastfed infants may go several days or even a week between bowel movements, using every drop they eat to make more baby, not poop.
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57 mins ago
Q. Is it okay if my baby does not pass stool for one day?
POOJA KOTHARI
Mom of a 7 yr 1 m old boy
57 mins ago
A. Yes it is ok dont worry.
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Q. Q.Asktheexperta# I m an expecting mother of 29 yrs. LMP 10 Feb 2024 . my husband's HPLC report shows thalassemia minor trait while mine is hb d Punjab trait . can we continue with this pregnancy ??
Rashmi
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A. Well you should check with your gynaecologist for that she has to go through all the reports and the issues that you are facing you and your husband and accordingly she can tell you what is the situation how your child is going because lot of things depend upon how the child is growing
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