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Communicating With Your School Going Kid
Every child is at a different level when it comes to displaying communication skills. Some children enjoy talking throughout the day, while there are others who like to keep calm and do not indulge in long conversations. However, there is not much to worry about such kids, because even as adults, some people are great speakers while others are great listeners.
Your child keeps meeting new students in school and has a growing social life, which becomes more important to them as they grow. They constantly keep picking up behaviours and communication patterns from their immediate social circle. Yet, parents remain their perennial anchors of life and the basic source of learning. So to say, parents are the primary role models for the kids. Sometimes, your child may behave like an adult, but the very next second he might behave like a toddler. It might be difficult to understand him in the first place, but you have to strive hard to understand and communicate with him, and the first step to do this is to understand all his situations.
Communicating effectively with your child is an art, that you need to master. You and your child are in different stages in life, and because of this, most of the times you both might feel the lack of understanding between each other.
How To Communicate Well with Your Children
1. Plan
Whenever you want to do any activity with your child, make sure you plan it well in advance. Children get impulsive and driven by desires, so there will be situations when the child will react in a way that you least expect at that time.
2. Find Time
Even if you are a working mother make sure you dedicate a few hours of your day exclusively for your child, it can also be a part of your family time.
3. Speak Maturely
You should make a habit of talking to your child with respect, as you would with grown-ups. This will build upon their self esteem and they will be willing to behave maturely in turn with you.
4. Be Empathetic
You have to understand their feelings before you want them to do the same. Being empathetic is the key to effective communication, and it will happen sometimes that things which do not matter to you might severely matter to your child.
5. Respond, Don’t React
You should make a habit of responding, but not reacting to your child. Before you say ‘No’ to something, you should give it a thought and try to explain the reasons behind it. Chances are, your child may fight with you, but with a little time he will be convinced with your reason.
6. Have Fun
You have to find time to do fun things together. You can use that fun time for light conversations and get to know a lot of things which your child would not like to discuss otherwise. These activities are a great time to bond with your child.
You need to make an effort and create a relationship which is open and frank and both of you have equal rights to talk. Effective communication does not mean showing authority, instead it means communicating in a way that you get to say everything without being misunderstood. Be genuinely interested in the conversations so that you spent your time delightfully with your child. Read more
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10 Traditional Indian Practices That Are Seriously Harming Your Child!
As soon as you become a mom, everyone starts having a parenting tip. Family, friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbours...it's uncanny how all of them become parenting and baby care experts overnight! But mom, starting a baby care practice without understanding its implications can be very harmful for your infant. The practices listed below are very popular in households across India and have been passed down from one generation to the other. But the final word on them is this – keep far, far away!
1. Not Breastfeeding Your Baby For The First Few Days After Birth
Mom, this practice is nothing but complete superstition. It is important for you to breastfeed (or formula feed) your baby immediately after birth. The belief stems from the fact that your breasts secrete colostrum – a yellowish substance – after delivery. But this is actually good for your baby's immunity!
2. Applying Powder On The Baby's Skin All The Time
The summer heat, a skin condition, dryness – anything is a good reason for many moms to apply powder on their baby's skin. While some powder is fine, dabbing too much talcum powder has actually been linked to cancer. This is due to the presence of minerals such as magnesium, silicon and asbestos which can be harmful for the little one. Not just this, powder can also create lung damage and respiratory infections in babies. Stick to moderate use of selected, organic powders only.
3. Using A Drink of Gripe Water Whenever Your Baby Cries
Gripe water is your baby's favourite drink – lots of people think so anyway! Did you know that gripe water has been reported to contain sodium bicarbonate and even alcohol – substances that can be very harmful for your baby? Experts agree that while gripe water may be useful for slightly older children, you are best advised to not administer it to your newborn. All he needs now is your breastmilk or a suitable, doctor-approved formula.
4. Feeding Cow's Milk To Babies Younger Than 6 Months
No, we are not denying the goodness of cow's milk. But please understand that children younger than 6 months cannot digest it properly and may actually develop intestinal infection! What's more, cow's milk lacks the necessary iron and vitamins that infants need. If you are running low on breast milk, please switch to formula after consulting with your paediatrician.
5. Feeding Solid Food Before Three Months of Age
The right age to initiate solid food is six months as this is when their digestive system is able to break down the complex nutrients. Introducing solid food too early puts your baby at the risk of developing diabetes, Celiac disease, allergies and intestinal inflammation. Any changes in their meal routine need to be discussed with the paediatrician.
6. Giving Them A Really Vigorous Massage, Too Often
What's a good baby care routine without the compulsory tel maalish? A massage is definitely useful to develop your baby's muscles and also create a bonding opportunity with Mamma. But rubbing their body for long intervals, using powerful strokes, is just a bad idea. Your baby will only be in pain and start hating these sessions altogether.
7. Exposing Your Baby To The Sun After A Massage
Doesn't sun help our bodies process Vitamin D? Well, when it comes to babies, prolonged exposure to the sun can make them susceptible to sunstroke! If you have been told that sunbathing them after giving an oil massage will help their bones become stronger, please also understand that the Indian sun is often too hot for babies to handle.
8. Making A Besan Paste To Lighten Their Skin Colour or Remove Body Hair
The good old besan, your go-to kitchen ingredient for skincare, is not your baby's best friend! Babies have sensitive skin that cannot stand everything that adult skin does. Besan has been known to cause skin rashes and irritation in babies. Please refrain from applying anything other than gentle baby lotion. As for the body hair, it is going to shed on its own!
9. Putting Mustard Oil In Your Baby's Ears To Soothe Him
While mustard oil is widely used for giving babies a massage, don't listen to anyone who suggests putting it in their ears! Exposing their ears, nostrils or umbilical stump to this oil will do more harm than good as it can lead to infection. If you need to clean their ears, just use baby-friendly ear buds to do so. Follow this guide to take care of their umbilical cord stump.
10. Assuming The Fever Is Just Because of Teething
Many moms often assume teething is the culprit behind everything - even a nagging fever that refused to leave your child. As per medical research, teething and fever are not linked except in rare cases. Notwithstanding popular notion, you need to see a doctor if this persists.
The Important Thing To Remember Is
you are the mom and your decision is final. Don't bow down to pressure from family members or friends and don't let anyone interfere with your parenting decisions.
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TriColour Pasta
Make snack time fun-time for kids with this tricoloured pasta recipe. The colourful spiral pasta makes all the difference. You can even add in colourful veggies like carrots and broccoli to make it more interesting for kids.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 lb Colavita tri colour pasta
2 hard boiled eggs
1 bell pepper each (green & orange)
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp (teapsoon) Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
1 tbsp (tablespoon) soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsps Colavita olive oil
Salt as needed
Method
Step 1
Take adequate amount of water in large vessel to avoid sticking. Wait for water to boil than add pasta.
Step 2
To keep pasta from sticking stir it gently. Add a pinch of salt to add flavour and it also avoids sticking.
Step 3
Cut whites of the hard boiled eggs into slices. Avoid using the yellow.
Step 4
Cut the green and orange bell peppers into thin strips. You can use yellow or red coloured bell peppers too!
Step 5
Heat some olive oil in a frying pan or wok.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic and onion slices. Stir fry for a minute.
Step 7
Add the bell peppers and fry for another minute.
Step 8
Next add the Italian seasoning, pepper powder, red pepper flakes and the egg white slices. Toss together.
Step 9
Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and little salt (if needed).
Step 10
Immediately add the cooked pasta and stir fry till everything is mixed well.
Step 11
Serve as a pasta salad or as a meal.
Step 12
Enjoy your delicious Colavita Tricolour Pasta cuisine with your family or friends.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 serving = 120 gm
Calories
326
Calories from fat
49
Total Fat
5.4 g
8 %
Saturated Fat
0.8 g
4 %
Trans Fat
0 mg
0 %
Cholesterol
31 mg
10 %
Sodium
33 mg
1 %
Potassium
833 mg
24 %
Total Carbohydrate
53.6 g
18 %
Dietary Fiber
9.4g
38 %
Sugars
3.4 g
Protein
16.7 g
Vitamin A
9 %
Vitamin C
7 %
Calcium
6 %
Iron
28 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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#SnackAttack # Yummy Cheese Pancake
These pancakes are healthy, tasty, fulfilling and easy to make.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp (teaspoon) baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsps (tablespoons) sugar
4 eggs
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 tbsp olive oil
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk and oil.
Step 3
Add egg mixture to flour mixture and whisk until just blended.
Step 4
Lightly coat a large skillet or griddle with olive oil then heat over medium heat. Working in batches, form each pancake by spooning about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet.
Step 5
Cook, flipping pancakes once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to plates and serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: About 3 pancakes
calories
310(120 from fat)
total fat
13 g
saturated fat
3 g
cholesterol
220 mg
sodium
600 mg
carbohydrates
33 g
dietary fiber
1 g
sugar
9 g
protein
17 g
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Guardian of 0 children
12 hours ago
Q. hllo am in 34 week of pregnancy,cramps in my hand and foots,my pulses is very fast,i feel tiredness internally,are these symptoms are normal
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
12 hours ago
A. get investigations particularly hemoglobin level. 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. i feel some fever internally also
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
11 hours ago
A. please check the temperature and get the investigations. fever can be because of different reasons most of the times viral bacterial sometimes due to less immunity there can be recurrence better to treat only with paracetamol if the fever more than 100degr
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Q. Now I am having pain till then my miscarriage has been done at home
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
11 hours ago
A. I’m sorry I’m unable to understand your query as you haven’t given any detail about it so whatever the situation is you should get a check with your gynaecologist the doctor would be able to give you better help in whatever treatment of precaution you need to require further
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. Hello
What is better normal or csec?
shilpi Bhandari
Mom of 2 children
6 hours ago
A. hello dear this is not about which is better this is all about your body and the condition of the baby no doubt the normal procedure is the painful but side effect are not there but after C6 you have to be little more careful and you have to take more precaution but again I am saying that this is not about the better one this is about the condition of your pregnancy
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Expecting Mom due this month
4 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
1) till how many days after delivery baby needs to keep on uterus temperatures/warm temperature?
2) Can baby & mother both take bath after 24 hours of delivery?
Santu
Mom of 2 children
4 hours ago
A. It depends on moms and babys health I feel and suggest It's better to check with your doctor and follow their advise. That would be one of the best and safest option for your baby as of now. Take care.
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Q. dual marker test is for what purpose??
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Mom of 2 children
3 hours ago
A. The double marker test helps determine whether the unborn baby has any risk of developing neurological abnormalities or mental disorders
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