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150 Hindu Baby Girl Names with Meanings
With the goal of attaining moksha (emotional freedom) and being the third largest religion in the world, Hinduism doesn't lack in diversity nor cultural experiences. From food, clothing, philosophy, and way of life, Hinduism is a lifestyle embraced by many and offers beautiful names. In fact, if you're planning to give your beautiful baby girl a Hindu name, you've come to the right place.
FirstCry gives you a list of unique Indian Hindu baby girl names that will spoil you for choice.
Unique Hindu Baby Girl Names that Stand Out
What makes a name unique? Maybe it's the emotion it reflects or the character it resembles. From the Puranas, Mahabharata, the great epics, and Nature itself, there are plenty of popular baby girl names to choose from when it comes to Hinduism. Here is a list of uncommon girl names that are unique and truly worth giving your newborn baby.
Name
Meaning
Aadarshini
Idealistic - Aadarshini also represents someone who has strong creative talents and is determined in nature
Aaloka
Lustrous - for children who are destined to have a successful life
Aamani
Spring
Aapti
Fulfilment/ Achievement/ One who realizes dreams
Aarushi
The sun shining its first rays
Aashita
Someone who always wields hope/ Hopeful
Abhikhya
Beauty/ Fame/ Popularity/ Role Model
Abhitha
Fearless/ One who doesn't hold back
Anvi
Deity of the forest
Anusha
Good morning/ Star
Aryahi
A name that refers to 'Goddess Durga'
Asmita
Pride/ Symbol of joy or hope
Aishwarya
Prosperity/ Wealth/ Abundance
Anala
Fire/ Wind/ Expressive
Banhi
Fire/ Power/ Purity/ Spirituality
Bhuvi
Angel/ Messenger of God
Bhawna
Sentiments/ Emotions/ Feelings
Bala
Vibrant/ Full of life/ Positive Energy
Baijayanthi
Lord Vishnu's garland
Chitralekha
Artistic creation/ Maiden of celestial spirits
Chetna
Attentive/ Alert/ Driven/ Intellectual
Chanchala
Restless/ Energetic/ Motion
Drishya
Sight/ Vision/ Gaze
Drishani
The sun's daughter
Dnyanada
Intelligent/ Smart/ Clever
Ekveera
Daughter of Lord Shiva
Eeshani
Lord Shiva's wife
Ebbani
Desire/ Will/ Passion
Falguni
Born in the month of Falgun
Itika
Infinite/ Neverending/ Endless
Ismita
Individuality/ Uniqueness/ Originality
Ishaana
Rich/ Wealth/ Prosperous/ Financially strong
Iraja
The wind's daughter
Jaanvi
Ganga, the river/ As precious as your life
Jasodhara
Lord Budda's mother
Jasweer
Victorious/ Successful/ Achiever
Meethi
Truthfulness/ Soothsayer
Meenal
Gemstone/ Rare jewel
Masumi
Innocence/ Purity
Manshi
A name that refers to 'Goddess Saraswati'/ Intellectual/ Endeavoring spiritually
Nidhyana
Intuitive/ Spiritually guided/ Instinctive
Neeli
The colour of the sky/ Represents freedom and tranquillity
Onalika
Image/ Picture/ Appearance/ Visualization
Oshmi
Persona/ Personality/ Behavior/ Attitude
Oviyam
Majestic creation/ Artistic work
Oorja
Energy/ Vibrations/ Enthusiasm
Parameshwari
Deity Durga
Pavithra
Attractive/ Alluring/ Pretty
Prahasini
One who always smiles
Pinal
God's child
List of Modern & Latest Hindu Baby Girl Names
We understand that sometimes unique and uncommon names don't do the trick. Sometimes you just want names that are modern and adaptive to the latest trends. Hinduism doesn't fall behind in that regard and has plenty to offer. If you're hunting for names that make your daughter sound modern and on with the times, take a look at this list of newborn baby girl names we've crafted.
Name
Meaning
Asvarya
Out of the ordinary/ Prodigy/ Genius
Anuradha
One who brings joy and welfare
Anupama
Unique/ One who cannot be compared or stands out on their own
Akshita
Immortal/ One who lives forever
Bharavi
One who is under God's protection/ Author of Kirātārjunīya
Bhagyalakshmi
Deity of wealth
Bhuvika
Paradise/ Heaven/ Afterlife
Bhavanya
To meditate/ Focus/ Be attentive
Bhanuni
Alluring woman
Barsha
Rainfall/ Monsoon season
Chaitra
Aries, the zodiac
Chiti
Love/ Affection/ Nurture
Charitrya
History/ Past
Dwiti
Two sides/ Second in order/ Dual-edged
Diya
Lamp/ Candle
Divyathi
White/ Unpigmented
Digisha
Guided by God/ God's direction
Diksheeka
Modest/ Introverted/ Silent/ Simple-natured
Dhvani
Noise/ Disturbance/ Sound
Eartha
Born on Earth/ Child of Earth
Eravati
Name of a popular deity
Ekakini
Solitude/ Loneliness/ Alone/ Solo
Ekadhana
A fraction of wealth/ A chunk of wealth
Foolwati
As gentle as a flower/ Beautiful like a flower/ Elegant/ Delicate
Gyandevi
Goddess of knowledge
Grishma
Warmth/ Comfort
Gool
Flower/ Blossom
Goldy
Crafted from gold
Ganitha
Respected
Gemine
The Twins, the zodiac
Hasna
Gorgeous/ Beautiful/ Attractive/ Pretty
Honnesha
Someone who is rich and has authority/ Wealthy individual
Honey
The food/ Sweet/ Charming/ Alluring
Hetshree
God's love/ God's affection
Hatisha
One who is free from desire/ One who is not materialistic or world-minded
Isheeta
One who is above others/ Superior/ Majestic/ Royalty
Ikshitha
Visible/ In sight/ Can be seen by everyone
Isaikani
Majestic music/ Music that's out of the world
Inayata
Kind/ Gentle/ Delicate/ Soft-hearted
Iti
Start/ Begin/ Launch
Ijaya
Sacrifice/ To give up something precious in exchange for another thing
Indrapriya
Goddess Lakshmi/ Blue Lotus
Jagruti
Awareness/ Attentiveness/ Mindfulness/ Open-mindedness
Jasmit
Famous/ Popular/ Well known/ Respected/ Revered
Jigya
Curious/ ne who thinks differently/ One who seeks answers
Jabi
Pray/ Pay respects to the Lord
Jovita
Joy/ Happy/ Pleased/ Uplifting/ Positive vibes
Kruthi
Novel/ Work of Art/ Masterpiece/ Book
Krishna
Name of a Hindu God/ Divine/ Pure
Kranti
Advent/ Revolution/ Change in an era
Kiranya
Money/ Wealth/ Prosperity/ Finances
Khushi
Smile/ Happy/ Joyful
Lekisha
Life/ Existence/ Being/ Animation/ Aliveness
Laksheta
Distinguished/ Revered/ Respected/ One who is looked upon by others
Laabha
Profit/ Gain/ Yield/ Benefit/ Advantage
Lumbini
Gautama Buddha's birthplace/ A grove
Manshi
Woman/ Female/ Opposite gender
Mausami
Seasonal/ Alternating/ Periodic/ Infrequent
Neethi
Truth/ Sincerity/ Honesty/ Genuine/ Verity/ Certitude/ Reality/ Fact
Odathi
Refreshing/ Rejuvenating/ Relaxing/ Restorative
Oindrila
A name that refers to Indra's wife
Oliyarasi/Oilmani/Olikodi
Brilliant/ Talented/ Exceptional/ Extraordinary
Oni
Shelter/ Refuge/ Cover/ Roof
Ojal
Vision/ Goal/ Target
Oshadhipati
Goddess of Herbs/ Deity of Herbs
Odati
Crack of dawn/ Early morning/ Refreshing/ Rejuvenating/ Restorative/ Uplifting
Prashanti
Peace/ Solace/ Tranquillity
Pranidhi
Spy/ One who is disguised/ Undercover
Quasar
Meteorite/ Micrometeorite
Qimat
Of great deal/ Valuable/ Treasurable / Precious
Roshani
Brightness/ Luminosity/ Shining
Roohi
Soul/ Existence/ Spirit/ The immaterial part of a human being
Riyanshi
Cheerful/ Always happy/ Someone who uplifts others
Risha
Saintly/ Sacred/ Pious/ Pure-hearted/ Someone who is not evil
Rijuta
Innocence/ Purity/ Sacred/ Clean/ Uncorrupted
Ravya
Worshipped/ Revered/ Treated like a Deity or Goddess/ Godliness
Ratnaprabha
Radiance of the diamonds
Rajlaxmi
One who is prophesized to rule over money/ The future ruler of wealth
Rakhi
Bond between a brother and sister that is symbolized by wearing a thread on the wrists
Raahi
Traveller/ One who is always on the move
Radnya
The king's daughter
Ragi
Name of a crop/ Loving
Raina
Night/ Night-time/ Dark/ Hours of darkness
Rakshita
Protected/ Shielded/ Guarded/ Looked after
Rusama
One who never gets angered/ Calm/ Peaceful
Rachana
Artistic creation/ Original work
Rudhi
Rise/ Grow/ Ascend/ Birth/ Revive
Shivangi
Beautiful/ Attractive/ Pretty/ Elegant/ Majestic
Sanjevani
Immortality/ Forever living
Sangini
Partner of life/ Soulmate
Sadia
Lucky/ Fortunate/ Privileged
Sachita
Consciousness/ Oneness/ Awareness
Sanvi
Another name that refers to the Deity Lakshmi
Twarita
Fast/ Speedy/ Quick
Trishona
Desire/ Goal/ Passion/ Will
Ushta
Happiness that is everlasting or lasts forever/ Luminous
Urmil
Lord Lakshman's wife
Udhyarani
Growing Queen/ Emerging Queen/ A queen who is rising or on the rise
Vriddhi
Growth/ Progress/ Moving forward
Vishala
Expanse/ Space/ Wide/ Openness
Tips for Choosing the Best Hindu Name for Your Baby Girl
Choosing the best Hindu name for your baby girl is no rocket science. But there is an art to going about it. If you're worried about pairing names horribly, mismatching, or rhyming names in a way that sounds funny to hear, don't worry- because we've been there. Here is a handy guide to choosing the best names for your baby girl. Keep these tips in mind and we're sure you'll craft something that flows well and sounds just right.
1. Think Family Names
Do you have someone in your family or list of relatives whom you admire? Or maybe you hold your great-grandparents in high esteem and respect their generation? You can name your newborn daughter using one of their names for the first or middle name. This not only connects people generation from generation but is a great way to extend the tradition.
2. Think Character
Maybe you like Sita or any of the characters from the Great Epics and mythological tales. Naming your daughter after any one of them also works. The name reflects the quality of the deity or characters in the ancient tales and it's a great way to inspire your kids when they grow up.
3. Don't Forget Your Last Name
The name you pick should go with your last name or flow well. For example, Bharavi Bhattacharya sounds like alliteration and a bit too corny. Also, take into account abbreviations when naming your daughter. Bharavi Sengupta is pronounced B.S. in short and we all know what that means. Your kids may be made fun of in school or by their peers via the acronyms if you accidentally name them something that can be abbreviated to mean something else. Be careful about that point.
4. Go Back to Nature
If you don't want to give your baby girl names derived from the Epics or from ancient tales, why not try nature? Humans have been constantly studying nature for generations and are still doing that. And nature's elements portray qualities that you'd love your girl to have. For example, fire or Agni resembles passion, burning desire, or hope. With this in mind, Aashita could be a good name for your daughter. Likewise, think about the element you want and give your child a name that goes with that.
5. Ask Your Friends and Family
It's hard to brainstorm for baby names alone and remember the saying 'Two heads are better than one'? Try talking to your family members and friends to see if you can get more ideas. Going on an adventure on the hunt for new names is a pleasure in itself. Just make sure to weed out the weird suggestions when you do take recommendations.
6. Take Into Account Numerology
Hinduism is an ancient culture that follows the principles of numerology. You can apply these when picking a name too. Read some books on the subject or talk to a numerologist to learn more about how this works.
7. Go the Zodiac Way
The final tip is to choose names according to the birth time and your child's zodiac signs. Matching the zodiac sign with the name is a great way to ensure things go well for your child's future. Read up horoscopes or get one done by an astrologer and find out what your naming options are. We're sure you'll find something that fits.
Aren't the names above just beautiful? To us, a name is more than just a title. It tells a story and signals tales that are destined or upcoming in the future. When you think of a name, visualize what your child would look like or be like in the future. Maybe 10 or 15 years from.
So the question is - would that name still sound right or be what you want it to be? If that's a yes, then congratulations! You found your dream name for your baby girl.
Also, congrats on having a daughter. You are truly a blessed family and we mean it. Give a name that makes you cherish memories and one you will never get tired of saying and hearing. That's the secret.
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Vaccination: The most important and dreadful
(If I may say so, atleast for myself) for every first time mommy.
Our baby's safety is the first priority of us as mothers and we do everything possible to ensure her well being and growth. Getting our babies vaccinated is one major responsibility of us as parents.
A baby is vaccinated right from her birth till 2 years of age to protect it from potential serious diseases.
Below is a chart of vaccines, the disease it protects the baby from and the age requirement for the same.

Things to know beforehand:
It is very important to follow the vaccination schedule.
After the first vaccination is given, your doctor gives the date for the second vaccination and so on.
Try to stick to the given date and in case of a miss due to an unavoidable circumstance, you must talk to your doctor beforehand.
Any vaccination is not given before the said date. However, can be given within 7-10 days of the date mentioned. Say for example: a vaccination scheduled on 5th feb cannot be given on 4th or 3rd of February but can be given on 6th till the 14th-15th Feb.
However, delaying once will delay the entire vaccination schedule. Hence, it is very important to stick to the schedule unless in case of an emergency.
On the day of vaccination:
Message and bathe (if you bathe your baby daily) your baby before taking him to the doctor as the next two days you won't be giving any massage to her.
Feed her well.
Make her wear good comfortable clothes.
Carry a bottle of milk (bf or formula milk, whatever you choose to) along with to give your baby right after the vaccination. This is for babies less than 6 months if age. For older babies, you can give anything sweet to chew on.The idea behind this is to give your baby something sweet just to lessen the pain.
Carry your baby's medical file/ vaccination schedule with you.
Get the medical file updated.
Do not keep any plans for that day as your baby might be cranky the entire day.
She may catch fever or may be in pain, so just calm and comfort her and just be with her.
Crocin is generally prescribed to cure fever. So make sure you have it or you buy it.
There is nothing you can do about the pain so try whatever method works for you to help calm your crying baby.
Some babies do not cry at all. So hey its s normal day again. Carry on with your routine mommies.
No massage for your baby for the next two days.
This is completely based on my experience with my son Vivaan when I got him vaccinated for the first time. Hope it helps you too.
P.S. I try to get him vaccinated early during the day so that we have the entire day for the pain to subside and that he sleeps well through the night. Read more
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In the modern households of today, nurturing and growing a full-fledged garden is but a distant dream. Even though the availability of space is less, it rarely does curb our love for plants. Don't we all love to keep at least one indoor plant in our homes?
Not only do these marvellous little creations add a touch of nature to our humble abode, but they also have many health benefits. But just purchasing a pretty little plant and placing it one corner of your room or your balcony won’t do much good. These indoor plants, however small they may be, need and deserve a lot of attention and care to be fully healthy and grow well all through the year. Thus, you need to know the art of taking care of houseplants.
How to Maintain Indoor Plants in Your House
Maintaining indoor plants in their prime health and glory is not a tough job. There are some pretty simple tricks and tips which you can follow to get superb results. Mentioned below are our top favourites.
1. Plant Selection
Choosing an indoor plant for your house is not an easy task, because there are important pointers that you need to keep in mind while making your choice. Here are the main dos and don'ts you should keep in mind.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Always match the plant with the amount of space you have available.
See how much light is available in your home and then decide on a plant.
Don’ts
Don't choose a plant which needs a lot of sunlight, if your house doesn't meet the requirement.
Don't choose a plant which doesn’t match your house ambience and ends up looking out of place.
2. Placement of the Plant
Do you remember those biology classes in school when you were taught how plants need sunlight the same way we need oxygen to survive? Indoor plants are not any different from other plants and demand sunlight to survive. Of course, the fact remains that indoor plants need a little less sunlight than those that grow into trees.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Keep the plant in a partly shaded corner of the room.
Keep the plant somewhere, where the temperature is predominantly warmer than the rest of the house.
Don’ts
Don't expose the plant directly to sunlight over extended periods of time.
Don't leave it out in the open for many days.
3. Water
Before leaving on a holiday, take all your plants and place them on an outdoor sink so that they have enough sunlight. Once done, place a plush towel on the soil of your indoor plants, and wrap it around so that it doesn’t fall off. Ever so slightly turn on the tap and wait until a drop of water falls on the towel and then leave it like that.
This will help your plants in two ways. First, the water from the tap will get soaked by the towel which will further get soaked in by the plant through the soil and second, you won’t have to worry about your plants getting watered too much as the towel will act as a natural filter.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Use a plush towel as it will have low water retention and make sure your plants will get enough water.
Leave the tap open ever so slightly, so that one drop falls at a time.
Don’ts
Don't use a cheap towel, as it will soak all the water and your plant will not be left with anything.
Don't fully leave the tap open else you risk overwatering your plants.
Neither under watering nor overwatering is advised for indoor plants, so always keep this in mind.
4. Soil
A pot holds a sacred place in an indoor plant’s life. Not only does the indoor plant grow in it from the very first day of its existence but it also stays in it for the rest of its life. It draws important nutrients from the soil the pot holds and also grows its roots into it. With all this said, you can truly understand how much of a difference choosing the right pot can make to your indoor plants' health.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Choose a type of soil having a higher water retention capacity.
Always choose clay pots over other materials.
Make sure your pot, has drainage holes for excess water to seep out.
Don’ts
Don't choose soil which has very less water retention capacity.
Don't use cheap pots like those made of plastic.
5. Fertilizer
Just like humans, food plays a very important role in a plant’s overall health and growth. Of course, the soil it grows has a lot of important nutrients and your local gardener might say that’s enough, but experts from around the world have a different opinion on this matter. Plants, like all other living beings on the Earth, need a little bit of extra nutrition here and there. This extra nutrition not only helps to catalyse and speed up their growth process, but also helps them be healthy round the year and blossom better.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Place dried up tea leaves on and around the soil in the pot.
Use the water left over from boiling eggs to provide extra nutrition.
Don’ts
Don't place hot tea leaves on the soil as they will create more damage than good.
Don't pour hot leftover water from boiling eggs onto them.
6. Temperature
We all love those movie scenes where every leaf on the screen has dew on it, portraying a vibrant and soothing look. But keeping your indoor plants moist throughout the day has more benefits for their health than you are likely to think.
Keeping the leaves and the overall plant moist at all times will one, help you make them look fresh and clean and two, moistening is a good way to provide much-needed water to new growing buds and roots. The main logic behind this is that watering directly will create an overload of water while not watering at all will make the plant go dry. Moistening it, on the other hand, is a sweet spot where there is always the perfect amount of water present.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Use a bottle spray and nozzle to keep them moist.
Use clean drinking water.
Don’ts
Don't directly pour the water on to the leaves without using a spray nozzle.
Don't use hard water as it might block the pores on the leaves.
Indoor plants won’t survive for long in a humid environment, so make sure you add moisture to your plants according to the level of humidity around.
7. Lustre
Are your indoor plant leaves looking dull and boring? Take a bowl and create a half and half mixture of water and milk. Take a small piece of sponge, dip it and gently rub them on the leaf surface. This will create an everlasting shine without the side effect of blocking your leaf pores.
Another trick you can use is to take a paper napkin and rub a little bit of mayonnaise on the surface of your leaves. In some cases, this trick has proved to be much more effective than the one we mentioned earlier, with the shine lasting for several weeks and in some cases even months.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Use pasteurized milk as it has less density and will not block the pores on the leaf surface.
Use vegetable mayonnaise only.
Don’ts
Don't use unpasteurized milk as you will risk blocking the pores on the leaves' surface.
Don't use egg-based mayonnaise for the treatment.
8. Repotting
Repotting in gardening is a procedure where one changes the existing soil of their indoor plants. But just doing it one random day won’t help. The best time to repot, according to experts in gardening, is to begin just before your plant’s new growth starts. This way, it can get used to the new soil and thus lead a healthy and secure life in the future, without further repotting being needed.
Here are the main dos and don'ts.
Dos
Use fresh soil purchased from a plant nursery.
Use fresh fertilizers to add nutrients to the soil.
Don’ts
Don't use old or damp soil.
Don't use expired or very old fertilizers.
FAQs
1. How Do I Prune My Indoor Plant?
Pruning an indoor plant isn’t a regular affair but, once in a while, it can be done. To prune your indoor plant, take a small pair of scissors or plant pruners and just cut away the excess parts which you feel are not necessary.
2. Why Is My Plant Becoming Brown or Yellow at the Tip of Its Leaves?
Your plant can change colour because of a number of reasons. Two of the most common are, not getting enough water or having unsuitable soil. Changing either of these will definitely improve their condition.
3. Should I Move My Indoor Plant after Certain Intervals of Time?
Yes, you should; because they are not meant to be kept at constant exposure to sunlight and this might cause much more harm than good.
Gardening is an art that is learned over many years of experience and hard work. But for indoor plants, the few tricks and tips we shared above should do the job. Just remember to make a schedule and follow the tricks outlined above with sincerity and commitment. These will not only help your plants grow well throughout their life but also keep them healthy and blossoming.
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Integrating women safety through a phone app? Well! That's the perfect solution when you're travelling late at night or running in the park alone. These apps will lend security while you're on the go, and help minimise crime against women.
With the burgeoning concern on women safety, venturing out for a woman has not just become a harrowing task, but it has infringed her sense of independence too. If you feel the same and have been avoiding those late night dinner plans with your girlfriends or find yourself panicking while commuting alone on a public transport, help is at hand quite literally! Get set to empower yourself and erase that fear of walking alone with these 10 mobile apps for women safety. Download these apps for women safety and be assured that help is always just a swipe away.
1. Himmat
This Android supported app can be downloaded for free from the Delhi Police Website. This app allows the user to send a distress call to the police control room. The user is required to feed in five emergency contact numbers into this app. In case of an emergency, the user can send an SOS alert by shaking the phone or by pressing the power button. This will automatically activate a 30-second audio and video recording that will be directly relayed to the police control room. Once the SOS call is made, an automated message is sent to the five contact numbers too.
2. I AM SAFE
This travel-friendly app that tracks your GPRS location is best to have when you're travelling alone. Depending on your choice of configuration, this app will notify your current location as you travel, by the way of intermittent SMS, to the emergency number that you have fed in the app. Apart from this, an auto generated emergency message will be sent out to the emergency number if you press the Menu button three times. In addition, this app proves to be great use to those who would want to send their locations with simply an SMS.
3. VithU
You can activate this app by pressing the power button of your smartphone two times at once. This triggers an alert SMS that is sent out every two minutes. The message says, "I am in danger. I need help. Please follow my location". This message is sent to the contacts you fed into the app. In addition, this app also gives you an update on the crime scene in India and safety tips on how to deal in an emergency situation.
4. I'm Shakti
If you sense something dire and need to reach out to someone quickly and discreetly, this is the app for you. This app lets you select emergency contacts from your phone list. Just press the power button five times within two seconds and an SMS with a preset message and your current location will be sent out to your emergency contacts. The best part, you ask? If your GPS or Internet is off or out of coverage, this app will approximate your latitude and longitude with the help of your mobile network.
5. Nirbhaya
Be Fearless - this app has been conceptualised by the UP Police and is an android app that gets activated by pressing the power button once. In case of an emergency, this app sends an SOS message to the selected emergency numbers along with the location. The user's location is sent every two hours and after every 300 meter change in the GPRS position. The SOS alert can be sent in the form of a message, a Facebook post, or even a call.
6. Safetipin
Going to a new place shouldn't get you worried anymore thanks to the Safetipin app, which allows the users to see the Safety Score of the neighbourhood you're planning to visit. Apart from this, Safetipin gives you directions to safe locations; sends distress alerts along with your GPRS location; calls on pre-set emergency numbers. It also helps you locate the nearest police station, hospital, chemist with directions. Packs quite a punch!
7. bSafe
This app allows your emergency contacts to follow your travel route through a live GPRS trail. You can use the Timer Mode that triggers a programmed alarm in case you fail to check your mobile for a long time. Get out of a bad double date by using the Fake Call feature of this app. In case of distress, an alert is sent to your emergency numbers with location, video, and even a siren.
8. Watch Over Me
Has travelling from work or going for a walk in the park scared you? If you said yes, this is the app to look out for. This app tracks the GPRS location of your entire journey and watches over you for the period you've specified. You can add your close ones in the emergency contact list. In case you fail to reach your designated end point, an alert is sent to your emergency contacts through SMS, Facebook, and e-mail.
9. Circle of 6
Like the name suggests, this app lets the user add six people to her 'circle.' If a risky situation arises, you can use this app to automatically inform your circle through a pre-set SMS along with your location.
10. Suspects Registry-FOR WOMEN
The app allows the user and about three other close people to track the user's location. Pressing the 'PANIC' alarm not just sets off notifications to your emergency contacts, but also starts a 60 second recording of the situation you are caught in. The 'Record Any Incident' feature uploads the image to the app's Facebook page.
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Math is one subject that your child will have to deal with throughout her learning years, whether she likes it or not! There is no escaping it unless she is in a school that allows her to pick her own subjects after a point. Either way, most schools will include math as a compulsory subject at least in the first 4 years of schooling.
Most of us have had a rough time with this subject when we were young, and you might have seen your child struggling too! This might have led you to believe that acing in math is an inborn skill. But think again! With some effort, the right strategies and lots of fun, your child might be able to do a little more than just surviving math! Voila!
7 Tips That Will Help Your Child Survive Math
When regular classes, coaching classes, and constant revision don’t seem to pay off, then you have no option but to look for some out-of-the-box ways to help your child succeed in math. Stick to these seven key pointers to ensure that your child gets through the subject with some ease.
1. Clear the Concepts
Remember this general rule of thumb - if your child does not get the basics, no amount of effort is going to make math easy for her. Before diving deep into complex problems, ensure that your child knows and understands the basics of math. Don’t force your child to solve what is hard for her to understand. Instead, encourage her to ask questions and get her doubts cleared. Once you break down the concept for her, she’ll find her way through the problem. That’s another thing to keep in mind - get her to ask questions and make sure you don’t leave any unanswered!
2. Make It Fun
Math can be boring, especially for a child who is barely crawling through the subject. If you want her to succeed, you have to make it fun for her. Make use of puzzles and board games and introduce fun math angles to them. Complicated concepts like density, volume and weight can be simplified during bath time. When it comes to homework, simple rewards can turn out to be grand motivators. Give your child something she likes for every answer she gets right, and soon enough, not only will you see progress in her performance, but you’ll notice her taking more of an interest in the subject.
3. Use Real-World Examples
Math is all around you; you need only bring it to your child’s attention. When your child is off books and homework, introduce math to her in unexpected ways. For example, while shopping, challenge her to tally the total before the cashier does, or ask her to calculate the total bill at the restaurant, and subtract that from the amount paid, to figure out how much change should be received. In the case of older children struggling with geometry and algebra; you can give your child the distance between two areas, and ask her to calculate the total time needed to travel that distance. Of course, you’ll have to do some groundwork to come up with real-world examples.
4. Find a Math Buddy
If your child is struggling with math despite your best efforts, then you should consider setting her up with a friend who is more inclined to do well in Math. The idea is not to compare the two, but to give your child a buddy that can help her learn. Your child might not always like to seek help from the teacher, for various reasons, but it’s easier to approach a friend when she feels like her doubts are “silly”.
5. Lean on Technology for Revision
When your child has had enough of books, and endless amounts of homework don’t seem to make a difference to her grades, then let technology slip in. Numerous apps like Meritnation and BYJU's are available online, that are specially designed to help kids understand maths and various other subjects. There are a few sites that set up mock tests, where your child can go and solve problems and get instant results with solutions. Also, technology will make it a lot easier for your child to understand graphs, charts, pie diagrams and other calculations. Sign up to these apps and let your child brush up on her mathematical skills via technology.
6. Stay Updated
Math will become a lot easier for your child once you become her second teacher. But for that, you’ll have to brush up on your own math skills first. It’s essential to stay updated and know the academic standards that your child is expected to meet in every grade. Only when you know the subject in and out, will you be able to help her with concepts that she doesn’t understand. The best way to keep yourself updated is by running through your child’s syllabus at the very beginning of the year and familiarising yourself with it. If you’re having a hard time understanding it, turn to YouTube or someone in your close circle who is actually good at math. This way, you’ll be ready with the solutions even before your child comes to you with a problem.
7. Encourage, Don’t Overdo it!
Problem-solving is an essential life skill, something that your child will have to do even after she is done stressing over math grades. So even when you’re helping your child, make sure you don’t spoon-feed her. Assist her wherever required, but let her find her way through the subject. There will be times when she will make mistakes. Let her! This way, she’ll learn from her mistakes and remember them the next time a similar problem comes up.
So there you have it - some tips to help make math easier for your child. Remember, every child’s mind works differently, and no two children can be good at the same thing. Don’t force the subject on your child if she is resisting it. Help her understand that in order to get through school, math is essential, and lovingly guide her through it. After all, parenting means standing by your kids through both, successes and failures!
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