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How to Remove Underarm Hair - Easy Tricks and Home Remedies
Summers are here, and it is time to wear our sleeveless, short and breezy summer dresses! With it, however, comes the buggery of keeping the body sans the annoying body hair, including your underarms. Well, hair removal on other parts of the body still does not cause as much treachery as the underarm hair as it is one of the most delicate areas of our body. However, in this post, we shall be talking about some easy tricks and home remedies that can ease your underarm hair removal woes. Read this post to learn more!
Simple Ways to Remove Underarms Hair
Here are some simple ways of removing underarms hair:
1. Using an Epilator
One of the easiest and most convenient options for getting rid of unwanted underarm hair is using an epilator.
What You Will Need
Epilator
Any moisturizing gel
What to Do
Take a warm water bath to soften the skin. This makes hair removal less painful and easier.
Raise and stretch your arm and keeping the epilator at 45 degrees, start removing the hair by keeping the epilator settings on the lowest mode.
Move the epilator in all directions of the hair growth to remove hair.
Apply the gel to soothe the skin.
Pros
Gentler than waxing
Efficient and fast
Hair does not grow back soon
Cons
It may result in ingrown hair
It is painful
2. Waxing Underarm Hair
Underarm hair wax is one of the most widely used options of removing underarm hair.
What You Will Need
Wax
Wax Strips
Talcum powder
Wooden spatula
Moisturizer
Towel
What to Do
Wash the underarm area with warm water and mild soap to soften the skin.
Wipe and apply powder.
Heat wax in the microwave or wax heater.
Raise the arm and stretch the skin.
Using the wooden spatula spread the wax in the direction of hair growth.
Keep the wax strip and press it firmly on the wax.
Remove the strip against the direction of the hair with one quick motion.
Repeat until all hair is removed.
Clean the underarm with water to remove the traces of wax and moisturise the skin.
Pros
Hair takes longer to grow again
Gives a smooth texture to the skin
Helps in exfoliating the skin
Cons
May lead to ingrown hair
It is painful
3. Using a Razor
If you are looking for painless ways of trimming underarm hair, well, a razor is a great option for you!
What You Will Need
Razor
Body wash/shaving cream
Body lotion
What to Do
While in the shower, use a body wash to lather around your underarm area.
Shave the underarm area in the direction of the hair growth by raising your arm. If you do not have very sensitive skin, you can shave in the opposite direction of the hair growth for a close shave.
Rinse with water, pat dry and apply moisturiser to soothe the skin.
Pros
Does not cause any pain
Helps in exfoliating the skin
A faster way to remove hair
Cons
May darken the underarm skin
May cause ingrown hair
Hair grows back within a few days
4. Using Depilatory Creams
There are many hair removal creams that are available in the market that can help in removing unwanted underarm hair. However, a patch test is recommended if you have sensitive skin.
What You Will Need
Depilatory cream
What to Do
Using a mild soap or body wash clean your underarm area and pat dry.
Apply the cream and leave for the stipulated time.
Clear off the cream using the depilatory spatula.
Wash the area with cold water and pat dry.
Apply lotion to moisturise the skin.
Pros
No pain
Not messy
Hair removal in a few minutes
Cons
Such creams are usually very smelly
May darken the skin
May cause ingrown hair
5. Using Tweezers
If you do not have dense hair growth in your underarm region, you can opt for plucking the underarm hair too.
What You Will Need
A good pair of tweezers
Aftershave lotion
Towel
What to Do
Get into the shower and take a bath with warm water. This helps in aiding hair removal by softening the skin.
Rub the underarms with a towel to exfoliate the region.
By lifting and stretching your arm upwards, start tweezing the hair in the direction of the hair growth.
Apply aftershave lotion as you finish.
Pros
Better than waxing as it causes lesser pain
Hair takes longer to grow back
Cons
May cause ingrown hair
Takes long to remove hair
Causes pain
Natural Remedies for Underarms Hair Removal
Apart from the above-mentioned ways, there are some natural remedies that you can opt for underarm hair removal. If you are looking for ways on how to remove underarm hair naturally, well, here are some tried and tested remedies that you can try:
1. Honey and Lemon
This combo works effectively in getting rid of underarm hair! The moisturising properties of honey and the lightening properties of lemon also benefit the underarm skin too. This may work as a great permanent armpit hair removal home remedy if used on a regular basis.
What You Will Need
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon honey
A towel
What to Do
Take both the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Wash the underarm skin with a mild soap and water. Pat dry.
Using your fingertips, take the mixture and apply liberally on your underarm region and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Take the towel, soak in warm water and use the warm towel to wipe off the mixture from the skin.
You can do this 2-3 times a week.
You can leave the mixture overnight and wash it in the morning.
Pros
Good for the skin
Hair density decreases with regular usage
Cons
It only thins out hair
May not result in complete hair removal
It does not show results at once
2. Turmeric Paste
If you want to know how to get rid of underarm hair in a natural way, try using turmeric paste for the same.
What You Will Need
4 to 5 tablespoons turmeric powder
3 to 4 tablespoon rosewater or milk
A soft washcloth
What to Do
Take turmeric powder; add rosewater in it to make a paste of a smooth consistency. Add more rosewater if required.
Take a warm water bath or wash your armpits with warm water and soap. Pat dry.
Using the tips of your fingers apply the turmeric paste on your armpits and let it sit on the skin for half an hour.
Soak the washcloth in warm water, squeeze extra water. Wipe the underarm area with the cloth. You can wash your underarms if you wish.
You can use this remedy every day or on alternate days.
Apply the paste at night and wash it in the morning for best results.
Pros
Gentle on the skin
Reduces the density of the hair growth
Cons
It only thins out the hair
It does not cause complete hair removal
It is time-consuming
It does not show immediate results
3. Turmeric and Papaya
This mixture is great for removing hair in an all-natural way and without causing any pain for discomfort.
What You Will Need
3 to 4 tablespoons raw papaya
1 to 2 tablespoon turmeric powder
A towel
What to Do
Take grated raw papaya in a bowl, add turmeric powder it and mix well.
Apply the mixture on your armpit skin and massage the mixture on the skin using small circular motions.
Leave the mixture on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes.
Soak the towel in warm water; ring the towel to expel extra water.
Use the towel to scrape off the mixture from the skin.
Do this every day for the best results or you can do it on alternate days too.
Make sure to use raw papaya and not a ripe one because raw papaya helps in breaking down the hair follicles, thus preventing the hair from growing back.
Pros
Causes no pain
Gentle on the skin
Cons
Does not work effectively in removing the hair
It only reduces the density of the hair
4. Cornstarch and Egg White
Here is an easy and no-fuss remedy for removing armpit hair.
What You Will Need
½ tablespoon cornstarch
One egg
1 tablespoon sugar
What To Do
Break the egg in a bowl, separate the yolk from the white and discard.
Add cornstarch and mix well to make a smooth paste.
Add sugar and mix until it dissolves completely.
Wash the armpit skin with warm water and pat dry.
Apply the egg mixture in the direction of the hair growth.
Once the mixture dries up, peel it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
Follow this procedure once or twice a week for reducing hair growth.
Do not add egg yolk as it may affect the efficacy of the remedy.
Pros
Nourishes the underarm skin by gently exfoliating it
Thins the hair growth
Cons
Leads to partial hair removal
The remedy smells bad
These are some easy ways of removing underarm hair at home. We hope you will make use of some of the ways to get rid of the unwanted hair and flaunt your beautiful sleeveless dresses!
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Not Gaining Enough Weight During Pregnancy - Causes and Tips to Deal With it
Pregnancy is an experience to cherish for a lifetime. You have butterflies in your tummy, however, it comes to a speedy halt with premature Braxton Hicks contractions and untimely delivery early on. Not gaining enough weight not only will leave you fatigued but also affect the development of your baby from the second trimester onward.
If you haven't been packing on enough pounds and have been failing in weight gains, we've got you covered in this post.
How Much Weight Should You Gain
Packing on 9 to 13 kgs is ideal for women whose BMI (Body Mass Index) falls in the healthy range. Find out whether you're in the "normal weight" range by using a BMI calculator. If your BMI is too high, you'll actually need to shed a few pounds to avoid complications and preterm labour during a pregnancy. According to the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in 2009, here's a chart that shows the ideal weight gain recommendations for mothers who are pregnant or planning to be.
Pre-pregnancy BMI
Target weight gain for single pregnancy in Kgs
Target weight gain for multiples in Kgs
< 18.5
12 - 18
-
18.5 - 24.9
11 - 15
16-24
25 - 29.9
6 - 11
14 – 22
30 >
4-9
11-19
When Will You Start Gaining Weight
Weight gain will depend on several factors - genetics, metabolism, your environment, activity level, and calories in and out. If you're at a healthy starting weight, expect to gain about 3 kgs during the first trimester of pregnancy and 500gms for every week during the remainder of your pregnancy weeks. Doctors recommend intaking 340 extra calories a day during the second trimester and 450 extra calories every day during the third trimester of pregnancy
Alternatively, you can use a pregnancy calculator to find out how much weight you need to gain based on your height and pre-pregnancy weight.
What if You are Not Gaining Enough Weight?
Your foetus is not usually affected during the first trimester since the seed is small and so is the demand for nutrient supply. Things go in full swing from the second trimester and this is where it gets dangerous if you don't gain enough weight. Your baby doesn't get enough nutrients for growth and is adversely affected in the process of you not gaining weight. Additionally, if you don't gain enough weight, your baby will need to be kept under hospice care longer and be of low birth-weight, thus experiencing low blood sugar levels and difficulty in feeding.
Reasons for Insufficient Weight Gain
The main reasons for low weight gain or insufficient weight gain during pregnancy are:
If your diet is lacking in nutrient-dense foods, healthy fats, and high-calorie proteins, you will experience insufficient weight gain. The solution? Eat healthy, ingest more calories
Low-weight gain during pregnancy is also a cause of Intrauterine growth retardation in women (IUGR)
Chromosomal Abnormalities in the baby
Medical conditions such as pre-eclampsia which interferes with weight gain and supplying oxygen and nutrients to the baby from the placenta
Emotional problems and stress
How to Increase Weight in Pregnancy?
If you are having trouble gaining weight during pregnancy, you're in for a treat! Here's how you can increase your weight during pregnancy:
Five to Six Small Meals a Day
Eating five to six small meals a day regulates your metabolism and promotes healthy weight gain. Be sure to eat healthy fats, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and lots of plant-rich protein and organic lean meats for best results.
Focus on calorie-dense healthy foods and keep salads for last.
Maintain a Healthy BMI
By staying within a healthy weight range before pregnancy, you maximize your chances of success for sufficient weight gain during the trimesters of your pregnancy. Plus, you don't have to worry about losing weight or packing on kilos beyond the recommended limits.
Avoid Junk Foods
Processed foods interfere with your body's ability to gain weight and put a hamper on metabolism regulation.
Eat healthy, be happy, and watch those pounds rise steadily. Your baby's well-being depends on the quality of the calories you take in and not just the quantity.
Eat Healthy Fats
We've talked about eating a healthy diet but for productive weight gain, incorporate healthy fats such as nuts, fatty fish, avocados, and olive oil.
Juice Up
Up your juice intake since liquid calories count. Orange juice, carrot juice, papaya nectar, and others, are great choices! The magic lies in juices high in Vitamin C and carotene content.
Consult a Nutritionist or a Dietician
Your gynaecologist may have recommendations but consult the food and nutrition expert just to be safe.
Light Exercises
Exercise regulates metabolism and blood sugar levels. This promotes steady weight gain in the long run as well. Don't be hyperactive or sedentary, be healthy. Exercising also prevents pre-eclampsia.
Don't Skip Meals
Skipping meals interferes with the weight gain process and is a huge no-no during pregnancy. Keep that in mind. For your diet, a balance
Whether you're planning to become pregnant or are expecting a delivery, putting on those pounds in a healthy way will not only help you and your body but also your baby. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and stay happy and we're sure you'll pack on those pounds safely without any worries!
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4 Tips to Make Sleeping Away from Home Easier for Babies
Getting your baby or toddler to sleep away from home can be pretty tough for the parents. An unfamiliar environment can put the baby in a bad mood and make it all the way tougher for the parents.
Sooner or later, there could be a situation where a baby will have to sleep away from home or parents. It maybe because of the duties of the parents at work, illness of any of the parents or family member or a simple family vacation out of the town. Tossing out old ways and finding contemporary tips to make the baby comfortable away from home can ease the tension and stress for the parents. Sleeping away from home or parents is not all that bad. In fact, the transition can develop flexibility in the baby’s life and help the baby explore new people and surroundings.
Sleep Challenges in Babies and Toddlers
Maintaining a toddler’s sleep routine can be very tough and stressful. On the other hand, it is not that challenging in case of little babies as they are not able to identify that their sleeping location has been changed.
But, if the same kind of environment is not provided to the babies, they may get cranky. For example if a baby is adapted to sleeping in an air-conditioned room every day, he will face problems in sleeping in a room without an air-conditioner.
Toddlers, on the other hand, are more responsive and sensitive to any change in their location, environment or people.
Sleep Challenges in Preschoolers
At this age, a child starts to understand things. Giving him a picture of what he should expect when there is change likely to happen can make him feel secured. Letting the child know where he is going, for how long he will be in that particular place and who will be with him, can clear the confusion in his head and prepare him for the same.
Tips to Make Sleeping Away from Home Easier
1. Maintain The Child’s Sleep Routine
This tip works wonders as adhering to the same bedtime routine can help the baby settle much more easily away from home. It is also essential to describe the sleeping habits to other guardians, so that they can take care of the child’s needs and wants.
2. Make The New Place Familiar
Making the new place, a little similar to the surroundings of his domain will make the baby feel a little closer to his home and he may accept the change.
3. Practice before The Time Comes
Parents preferably should not wait until the toddler-hood to make changes in their baby’s lifestyle. The baby should be accustomed and adapted to a few changes from a very early age so that he faces little problem each time he has to sleep away from home.
4. Bring The Home with You
When traveling, carrying familiar things like your baby’s blankets, toys and books, will make it easier for the baby to adjust when far away from home.
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These 19 Reasons Could Be Why You're Not Losing Weight At All!
You have been trying to lose weight in every way possible, even taking time out to exercise, and strictly maintaining a diet. But your old, pre-delivery clothes have been lying around in the wardrobe, ignored. Weight loss is a very real and very common problem among women, especially after pregnancy. But in spite of being on a diet, counting the calories, and eating healthy, you just CANNOT lose weight. What's worse, the tummy fat is more stubborn than ever. What on earth is happening?
Well, the real reason has nothing to do with your body just being adamant. You are unknowingly committing mistakes that are backfiring and leading you to gain rather than lose dreaded kilos! To make weight loss an achievable target for you, we have put together the top reasons that come in your way. Read, understand and start applying them right away to finally get on the right track.
19 Reasons Why You're Unable to Lose Weight
1. You are sleeping way too less
We understand that moms have a hard time getting enough sleep but trust us when we say this - not getting 6-8 hours of sleep will ensure that belly fat sticks around for good! Poor and inadequate sleep triggers appetite-stimulating hormones which only make you eat more but still have less energy because you are tired.
2. You aren't counting calories correctly
You’ve been careful not to exceed your calorie count, but are you sure that you’ve got the figure right? Even a slight difference could prevent you from losing those extra kilos. Your best bet is to consult a dietician to find out how many calories you need. Break the number into 4-5 small meals a day to boost your metabolism.
3. You don't drink enough water
Water isn't just important for the kids; moms need a lot of it too! Water fills you up before a meal, thus keeping your portions in check. It also speeds up metabolism and eliminates unhealthy cravings - all the things you'll fall prey to if you aren't drinking 8-10 glasses a day!
4. Baggy, loose clothes are all you wear
Yes, loose clothes are soft and comfortable in this weather, but hey, what about your body image? Not wearing fitted clothes means you don't care how you look which is poor motivation for weight loss. Check out these common fashion mistakes moms make which actually mean you put on weight without noticing!
5. You don't eat anything before exercising
What happens when you work out on an empty stomach? You burn calories from muscle, not fat! Please make sure you have a bite and drink some water before working out.
6. Your daily errands are your only weight loss solution
Being a mom and a wife, you have your hands full. However, running errands alone won’t help you to lose weight. A better idea is to rev up your errands. You can do this by increasing your speed when walking to the market, or jogging up the stairs instead of the escalator.
7.You are not studying food labels closely enough
Just buying health food without studying the composition is a terrible idea. These foods oiften have preservatives, artifical sweeteners and other ingredients that are not so healthy after all!
8. You are not relaxing or enjoying yourself
No, we are not saying this just to make you feel good. Moms have a hard time getting rest and the build up of stress leads to weight gain. How? Stress triggers your body to eat more, and we mean high-fat and high-sugar foods. Please indulge in fun activities like dancing, spending time with your child, and yes, even shopping!
9. Your husband's diet is not healthy
Here you are counting calories and here's your husband eating out, splurging on dessert and not exercising at all! It becomes difficult to stick to your fitness goals if your spouse doesn't share them. Speak to him about this.
10. You are eating portions that are too large
One very common weight loss mistake that healthy women make is to overlook the fact that even healthy food can lead to weight gain if portions are not controlled. Based on your weight and lifestyle, a dietician can help you understand the ideal portion sizes for you. Write down everything you eat and how much throughout the day to keep you aware of what you’ve been putting into your body.
11. You are eating too little
Wait, how can this affect weight loss? It can. Starving yourself only spoils your metabolism and makes you super-duper hungry for your next meal. You will also be snacking a lot which is another bad idea when you're striving to get lean and mean.
12. That glass of soda is your best friend
What's summer without a glass of chilled soda? Well, if this is you, weight loss may never happen! Soda has no health benefits at all but is packed with sugar that expands your waistlibne silently. Try out these healthy summer coolers the next time you need a drink.
13. You eat while standing up
No time to have a sit-down meal what with the kids running aroud in the summer vacations? Well, bad idea! Eating while standing often leads to mindless eating and is not good for your metabolism either.
14. You forget all about your diet while eating out
Just because restaurant food seems healthier than its junk counterparts does not mean it’s good for you. It could still have more calories than you need. If you have a plan to eat out, it’s wise to decide in advance what you want to have based on how many calories it possibly contains.
15. You are eating only fat-free and zero-sugar foods
It’s a myth that fat-free and no-sugar foods are ideal for people trying to lose weight. Studies have proved that they could actually contain more calories as they’re loaded with taste enhancers like salt and thickeners. If you have cravings, snack on healthy stuff like apples or a handful of nuts. Here's a list of weight-loss snacks just for you!
16. You never allow yourself a treat
If you think that cheese-burst pizza or chocolate cake can murder your weight loss plans, think again. Not allowing yourself a treat once in a while only makes you cranky, stressed and more prone to gaining weight.
17. After exercising, you eat all the wrong stuff
What do you eat after a workout? Many of us just hog mindlessly undoing all the good that the workout did! The ideal post-workout snack should be around 150 calories and no more. A fruit such as an apple or a banana is your best bet.
18. Your exercise routine doesn't have any cardio
If you engage in weight training and yoga, add some cardio exercises to your fitness regimen to upgrade healthy habits for real weight loss. It’ll do wonders for your body and help you in losing weight. You can also consult a good professional trainer who’ll chalk out a weight loss exercise plan for you.
19. You are not going for a walk
Are you doing a workout? So that means you don't need a walk, right? Wrong! Walking helps you clear your head, speeds up your metabolism, keeps your energy levels high and is actually a great weight-loss tool by itself.
How many of the above mistakes were you making all these days? Our team was making quite a few!
Weight loss needn't be a challenge if you only continue eating healthy, staying active and steering clear of these fitness sins! And if you would like any more inspiration and tips from real moms such as yourself, join Weight Loss with WorldOfMoms today! Read more
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How to Deal with a Highly Emotional Child
We all know that children, in general, are quite difficult to handle. Certain children, however, are noticeably more reactive to certain situations than others. They are highly sensitive to parents being firm with them, or things not turning out the way they want to. This leads to extreme reactions that range from extremely whiny to be completely disconnected from any conversations. This, pretty much, is what it feels to be around a highly emotional child.
What Are the Signs of a Highly Emotional Child?
When it comes to a highly sensitive child or hypersensitive kids, the signs are rather apparent in their behaviour. These are on the verge of an emotional breakdown and resulting in total loss of control of themselves. It’s best to bring these signs to the attention of your child so that they, too, are aware of them.
Whining – Once the child starts crying, they cry for a long time either in bursts or a constant whine throughout the day.
Fidgeting – Seemingly unsatisfied with how the situation is, they will try to engage with certain objects or even their own selves, constantly moving around.
Begging – If their demands are not met, they start begging for it and may result in dramatic behaviour around you.
Irritation – Any conversation with them will end up with an irritated reply or an answer for no apparent reason. Any slight actions might get them upset, too.
Disconnect – The child completely shuts off contact with you. They don’t talk, don’t respond, won’t meet your eye, and be aloof and uninterested in anything at all.
Determine How Sensitive Your Child is
There are certain techniques and to determine how emotionally sensitive your child might be. The answers to the Yes and No queries below, help determine where your child’s sensitivity may lie.
1. Emotional Sensitivity to Self
Can your child express in clear words what they are actually feeling?
If your child is watching a movie or reading a book that’s sad or scary, does their reaction ever feel like it is unnecessarily dramatic?
When things don’t happen the way your child wants, do they cry excessively and have trouble calming down?
If you or any other person speaks to your child firmly or criticizes them for doing something wrong, do they get upset and disconnect from everyone?
2. Emotional Sensitivity to Others
When someone is upset with the family or in any other situation, is your child able to tell the difference and recognize it?
If your child spots someone in an extremely emotional situation, be it anger, sadness, or pain, do they let you know that they can feel what the other person is feeling?
In case your child interacts with someone who is upset, are they able to be understanding or sympathetic towards them?
If most of your answers are a strong YES or NO, it usually indicates that your child is on the very end of an emotional spectrum. This could range from being too sensitive, right down to being totally unaware of any feelings or emotions. With most kids, it’s a balance of both. The aim here is not to disregard what they might be feeling. It is to understand how best to pre-empt a situation and look for the right signs before it goes out of hand.
What is Emotional Disturbance in a Child?
Emotional difficulties in children are something every parent needs to handle since the children are growing up and understanding the world around them. But, an emotional disturbance renders a child to process things in a normal way, leading to behaviour that could become troublesome for themselves and others.
An emotional disturbance usually occurs when a child cannot find a proper channel to express their outbursts. These phases usually stay for a bunch of days but could extend to a month or even more than that. In the absence of proper help, a child could stay in the emotionally disturbed state for a long period, leading to a childhood emotional disorder.
10 Ways to Deal with an Emotionally Disturbed Child
Here are 10 ways how you could deal with an emotionally disturbed child.
Keep a lookout – Prevention is the best medicine. Observe your child for any signs that might show that they have trouble keeping their emotions in control. Making them aware of their behaviour could help them understand what’s good for them and what isn’t.
Give them time – A child cannot immediately extricate themselves from a phase of emotional anxiety. They will throw tantrums and have outbursts. Allow them a safe space and time for it. Gradually, they will get tired and come back to reality and start making sense of things.
Identify triggers – There might be specific patterns or scenarios that put your child in a state of emotional trouble. Talk to them to figure out what it could have been. Go through their day to recognize what else could be that they might not be comfortable telling you.
Tackle creatively – Making your child aware of their triggers is one thing. But giving them ways to address them and bring peace to their mind is a much better approach. This could range from asking them to sketch or paint what they’re feeling, or telling you a story, or to even hug you and cry their heart out if they feel like it.
Journaling – Scientists and therapists around the world have talked about the mental benefits of keeping a diary or a journal. Inculcating the same in your child right from childhood is a good way of parenting a sensitive child. It gives them a way to express their emotions. Maintain your own journal to keep a track of things as well.
Distract – Many parents think disciplining a sensitive child is the right way to go. However, it’s best to try and distract them with another activity in order to take their mind off the thing that’s affecting them. This helps them cope with the stress on their own.
Reassurance – Children need to feel safe with you and around you. Talk to them after their outburst and let them know that what they’re feeling isn’t wrong. Advise them on how they can better handle it without harming themselves or others.
Limited options – A multitude of choices can confuse a child and make them want anything and everything. Give them only a handful of options, such as choosing between an ice-cream or a chocolate for a sweet, instead of asking them what they’d like for dessert.
Limited time – Strategy works wonders. If you know that something might cause your child to throw a tantrum, bring it up at the last minute so that they have less time to react to it and instead end up working towards what you want.
Let it out – Most of the time it is best for them to be. Let them cry and whine and shout around, as long as they aren’t harming themselves. Once they are done with it, hug them and let them know you understand what they’re feeling.
Treatments Available for Emotional Problems in Children
An emotionally sensitive child needs treatment only if the doctor feels like it, and that too, when certain symptoms of behaviour in the child are observed. There are various forms of treatments such as:
Therapy – Therapeutic sessions could be for the parent as well as the child. The child learns to keep their emotions in check and to understand what could make them fly off the handle.
Programmes – Certain programmes and activities help children develop the social and interpersonal skills that further assist them in improving their behaviour.
Special Schools – Certain children are born that way and require specific attention and education to progress in life and handle themselves. Such educational facilities and hospitals are instrumental in helping both parents and children handle the realities of life and make it better for the future to come.
Understanding the emotional sensitivity of children is a part and parcel of being a parent. Their behaviour is an existing part of their temperament. Never talk to your child negatively for expressing their emotions. All they need is a proper channel and the right way to express them, not shut them out. Every child is unique in their own way and parenting is a process to figure out what’s best for your child. Work together with them and let them know that you love them even at their worst. It goes a long way in strengthening the bond you have with them.
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Expecting Mom due in 8 months
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Q. I took a pregnancy test just before my period start date and I found a faint second line in the test... Am I pregnant??
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
10 hours ago
A. it is very faint line better you get beta hCG test 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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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. I'm currently 37 weeks 4 days my baby weight is 2.4kg whether it is normal?
Vandana Sharma
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A. Hello mam that is fine , and this varies as it depends o various factors as well too , so avoid stress, take rest and and also healthy diet as well
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. what could be the baby weight when we are in 37 week 4 days? what could be average weight before labour?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
9 hours ago
A. there is lot of individual variation it can be around 3 kgs 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
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
9 hours ago
Q. hlo plzz tell me gripe water de sakte hai baby ko Mera baby 15 months ka hogya hai ???
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
8 hours ago
A. nahi.
its not nessesary to feed it.
ur baby is 15 month okd, give all family food in roughly mashed form, include seasonal fruits n veggies.
t..c
Sarika gupta has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
9 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
Am 25 weeks pregnant with Twins, and cervix of 25mm. got cerclage done at 21 weeks. please suggest precautions so that I can smoothly continue ue my pregnancy and avoid premises.
Sarika gupta
Mom of 2 children
9 hours ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please have coconut water on daily basis and also have more green leaves vegetables fruits and dairy products in diet and also home made food. Also go on regular check ups. Also be happy and stress free .
Thanks and take care
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
8 hours ago
Q. what does this mean
"There is a funneling of internal os with effective cervical length (measures ~2.8 cm on TVS) "
in 29 weeks 5 days pregnancy?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
8 hours ago
A. small cervical length 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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