How to help your child to control his aggressive behaviour.

Is your child aggressive ? Does he hit or bite or throws things when he gets angry or for  any other reason which you don't understand. 
Everytime a kid throws a tantrum, it becomes difficult to handle her or him especially in public place or infront of relatives or friends, it becomes an embarrasing situation. Often these kids are labelled as naughty kids by everyone. But these kids need to be handle with care and love.


Most kids stop their aggressive behaviour after the preschool ends or as they grow up but some kids continue their aggressive behaviour as they grow up. It is very difficult and embarrasing for the parent  of such child as they get lot of complaint about the child from his school and other parents. 


It is important to understand your child first, his behaviour and what triggers him for such behaviour. Always take actions with calm mind to make him control his aggressive behaviour. Be in touch with the teacher of your child and have regular talks and discussions with her about his behaviour and what works best for him to stop or overcome such behaviour. While handling such child, few things should be kept in mind to help him control his aggressive behaviour.




Handle him/her with love:

Do not slap or hit him for such behaviour, hug him and talk smoothly. Ask him softly with calm mind about what made him to react like that. After knowing the cause of his anger, make him understand why its wrong to be aggressive or hit or bite somebody.  Tell him the alternate ways he could have behaved in such circumstances by giving him various examples. Assure him that you are always there for him to help if somebody troubles him.




Explain him why aggressive behaviour is not accepted:

Make him understand, how a victim feels because of his aggressive behaviour. Ask him how he feels if somebody is aggressive towards him, the same applys to other also. Slowly make him understand the bad effects of aggressive behaviour and why he should stop behaving like that. Always tell him that good behaviour is praised by everyone and everyone will love him if he acts like good boy/girl.



Show him how to behave in circumstances which trigger agressive behaviour in him/her:

If you know the reasons for your childs aggressive behaviour, show him different ways in which he should have behaved. Explain him the importance of good behaviour and how it help in healthy living in a society. If there is something that triggers such behaviour, tell him to stay away from it or engage in some other activity which makes him happy to distract his mind. Also drinking a glass of water when he get angry will helps him in calming his mind.



Be a role model for your child:

Do not indulge in aggressive behaviour especially in front of your child. Be a role model for your child as the child learns what he sees in his house from his elders. Also your child will point on you for such behaviour when you try to say no to him for such behaviour. So before making a child behave properly, we elders should behave properly in front of them.



Do not hit or punish him/her :

Hitting or punishing your child after his aggressive behaviour will not help him in any way,  as this will make him to learn that hitting and punishing others is only the way to deal with others to get their things done. Make him understand the consequences of such behaviour with calm and cool mind by giving him examples of what is the correct way to behave in such situations.




Eliminate underlying stress or anxiety: 

Some kids may be aggresive due to some underlying stress or anxiety. Have patience and talk to them with love and affection to eliminate their stress or anxiety. Try to know the cause of their anxiety, fear or stress by talking and assuring them that you love and care for them are always there to help them in any situation. Counselling with an expert may help in severe condition of stress and anxiety.




Compliment when a child shows good behaviour:

Always compliment a child for his good behaviour. This makes him happy and encourages him to behave well with others. When your child helps his friends, shows courtesy towards others or does any kind of good behaviour, always compliment and tell him how well he behaves with others and you are really proud of him for his good behaviour. 



Don't remind him of old incident of agressive behaviour:

If he has behaved aggressive in some past incident, don't keep on reminding him about that as this will have a negative impact on him. Let him forget about his aggressive behaviour incidents. Always remind him and praise him of the good behaviour he shows towards others. 



Tell him ways to control anger: 

There are different ways to control anger like meditation, yoga, counting from 1to 10, drinking a glass of water to cool down etc. when he gets angry but for small kids patience, love, understanding is all what is required and you as parent know best about your child needs and what works best for him in calming his mind, so handle him patiently with love and care.



Engage him in some creative activity ot take him out:

Make your child to do some creative activity to get out of that aggressive mood and to keep him engaged like painting, making buiding blocks, some craft activity, dance and music. You can also take him out to the playground to freshen up his mood or to some other palce so that he focuses on some other activity.

How to Keep your Kids Safe and Protected in winters

It's winter time and is also a fun time for kids with christmas arriving in the corner. Winter vacation starts with lot of fun and celebrations. Playing in the snow, making a snowman with kids, skiing, hiking, sledding, snowboarding,  and many more activities to do in winter with kids, friends and family.

In winter kids need to be given extra protection as they have low immunity and are more vulnerable to getting sick in cold weather and missing all the fun in winter. Winter storms and cold weather can be hazardous to everyone. Staying safe and healthy is must for everyone in winters especially kids.

So don't let the dip in thermometer ruin your fun and outdoor activities in winter. Always keep in mind these safety precaution to keep yourself and your family safe in winter.



Dress kids and babies in layers:

Always dress infants and kids warmly for outdoor activities. Dress them in layers. The first layer should be soft and thin as it touches our skin, so skin sensitivity and comfort should be kept in mind while choosing the first layer of clothes in winter. The other layer should be of sweaters or other warm clothes to keep your body warm in winters. The last layer should be jackets and pants that protect you and your kid from the extremities of weather like snow, water droplets or winds.

Several thin layers will keep your baby or kid warm and dry in winter. Don't forget to make them wear socks, gloves or mittens and boots when taking them out in winters. Cover their head with a warm cap available for winters to protect their head and ears from cold.

The thumb rule for dressing a baby or kid for winter is, always keep your baby or kid covered in one extra layer than yourself to keep them protected and warm in winters.



Always gear up for safety first :

Always make your kids wear safety helmets for winter sports like sledding, skiing, snowboarding etc. to protect them from any head injuries. Also helmets provide extra protection and insulation from cold.

Gloves and boots are essential to wear for winter sports to protect their hand and legs in winter. Do not forget to wear them eye goggles especially while engaging in winter sports. Eye goggles are important to wear while engaging in winter sports activities to protect your eyes from any debris entering into it while playing and causing harm.



Always supervise snow activities:

With small kids and children, it is  essential to supervise them when they are playing in the snow as they tend to forget their safety while playing. So atleast one parent should be there with the kid to ensure kids safety while playing. Also childrens tend to try out new things or ways to play without knowing the safety, so it's best to supervise them while playing. Always take some time to be with them when they are playing outside in the snow to make sure they are playing safely.


Watch signs of hypothermia or frostbite :

Pale, grey or blistered skin on the fingers, toes, nose or ear are some of the warning signs of hypothermia or frostbite. If you see your child is in danger of frostbite, bring the child immediately to home and keep the affected body part in warm water not hot water. You can slightly keep on increasing the temperature of water from luke warm to little higher slowly with time. Signs of hypothermia are slurred speech, shivering, unusual clumsiness. If you think your child has symptoms of hypothermia, call or consult a doctor immediately.


Keep Hydrated:

Not only in summer we need keep ourself hydrated in winters too, as in the drier winter season kids tend to loose more water while playing. So keep them hydrated by offering them more liquids and water to drink. Also it's equally important for adults to keep themselves hydrated in winter especially if they are engaging in winter sports and outdoor activities.



Drink lot of warm water and warm liquids: 



Keep yourself and your kids warm as well as hydrated in winters. Drink lots of warm liquids to keep yourself and especially your kids protected from getting cold and cough in winters. Having hot soups and hot milk, or hot chocolate milk for kids help build their immunity in winters and also keep them hydrated and warm from the inside of their body.



Use sunscreen:

Always use sunscreen while stepping out of the house in the sun to keep yourself and your kids skin protected from sunburns and tanning. Sunburns do not occur only in summers but in winter's too you can get sunburns when exposed to sunrays. Keep your skin protected  by applying sunscreen especially in the exposed parts of the body.



Eat all the seasonal fruits and vegetables :

All the seasonal fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that keep us protected and increase our immunity to fight diseases of that particular season. This is natures way of protecting us in its harsh conditions.

So having these seasonal fruits and veggies are best for your whole family to make every member of your family healthy from inside. Have them in any form cooked, steamed or in the form of soups or any other delicacy, but you should make everyone in your family to eat them to keep them protected and healthy in winters. 

So stay safe, healthy and have fun in winters.

Cure persistent Cold and Cough by this home remedy...Very effective and safe for Kids and Adults..

This is very simple yet very effective home remedy for treating cold and cough. It is made from just two easily available ingredients from the kitchen and works from inside of your body in the treatment of cough and cold. 

Apart from treating cold and cough it also strengthens one's body's immunity and prevents frequent occurance of cold and cough.
This home remedy is equally effective for kids as well as adults. It is very old grandma's home remedy and  is really effective in treating cough and throat irritation. It soothes your throat and gives quick relief from throat pain and irritation.

You need jaggery and dry ginger powder from your kitchen for making this effective home remedy for treating cold and cough.The therapeutic properties for ginger and jaggery help in treating cough and also improves body's immunity to stop cough from occuring again and again.


I always make this ayurvedic medicine at home in winters when catching cold and cough is very common to strengthen my family members immunity in winters.

 It is very helpul for children for boosting their immunity especially in winters when they are most susceptible to cold and cough due to their weak immune system. When your kid craves for sugary item, offer them this ball of jaggery for boosting his immunity.


You and your kids can also have this as a sweet or dessert after dinner or lunch to boost your family's immunity in winter. It does not have any side effects. It does all good things for your body especially in winters because of its innumerable health benefits.


Health benefits of jaggery :

• It is anti-allergic and relax the respiratory muscles.

• It boosts one's digestive process.

• It is great for constipation and clears the body of toxins and any excess mucus.

• Excellent healer for people with breathing disorders like asthma.

• It strengthens your immunity to various diseases as it is loaded with minerals, anti-oxidents and other nutrients including selenium and zinc which removes excess free radicles.

• Excellent and healthier alternative for sugar for satiating your sweet tooth.

Health benefits of ginger:

• It is a natural decongestant which help in treating cold and cough. 

• It act as a natural anti-histamine and help in treatment of allergies.

• It aids in digestion process.

• It has anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in reducing pain and are helpful in treating arthritis.

• It is anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

• It is full of anti-oxidents and help in removing free radicals in body.

• It is helpful in fighting cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases.

• It is also helpful in treating nausea, motion sickness and digestive problems.

• It is good for heart as it improves lipid profile.

How to make this home remedy for treating cold and cough

Ingredients :

100g jaggery powder

50g dry ginger powder



You can get dry ginger powder and organic jaggery easily in your  nearby store or market. You can also buy dry ginger and then make a fine paste of it in a mixer grinder. 

You can also dry your regular ginger in the sun for few days and when it is completely dry, you can powder it the mixer grinder.


Also powder the jaggery by breaking it into small pieces in a mortal pestel or in a mixer grinder.

Now mix these two powder ingredients together in a bowl throughly. Make small balls or laddos of it with the help of your palms not more than 1cm in diameter. Store these laddo or  balls of jaggery and ginger in an air-tight container and it can be used for weeks.

How to use it for treatment of cold and cough

Take one laddo or ball of ginger and jaggery powder in the morning after breakfast and one after the dinner in the evening. If you are coughing a lot then you can have it three or four times a day.



Have these jaggery and ginger laddo's or balls regulary for few days to treat your cold and cough effectively. They can be also taken as a sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth and also to improve your family's immunity to fight various diseases and improving digestion process.

How to make your toddler speak and understand your language faster..

Language learning comes naturally to babies from birth, they are born with the ability to learn it. It starts from the time they are born. Initially they start communicating by making some sounds, coohs and cries to acknowlegde that they need you. Whatever they hear, they try to imitate and its fun for them. The more you talk , the more they learn, the more their vocabulary  increases and the more they try to speak meaningful words to you.

But sometimes some toddler find it difficult to speak and learn a language easily, their might be certain reasons behind it, sometimes medical supervision is required but there are many kids who speak very late compared to their peers and they are medically perfect. In such cases, the reason may be, he is not understanding or able to grasp the different words with their meaning. In a country like India people speak many languages and it really becomes a tough job for a child to understand and speak a language faster as he is exposed to many languages at a time. 


Many such kids take a lot of time to start speaking, as they get confused hearing different words in different languages at a time. For example, his parents may be communicating in different language, his peers or friends may be speaking some other language, his nanny speaks some other language and his uncle, aunt and relatives some other. If your kid is taking a lot of time than his other friends of the same age to start speaking, then this might be one of the reason.


To make such kids understand and grasp a language faster, so that he starts speaking a language early, make sure you keep the below mentioned tips in mind to help your child learn and speak a language faster. 


1. Make sure you introduce him to a language first, may be the mother tongue or the langauge which most members of your family speak.


2. Always talk to him about everything from their daily routines to the food we eat. Whenever you talk, make sure you are near enough to him so that he can see your facial expressions and the lip syncronisation, how you are speaking. This makes easy for a kid to know how a word is spoken by lip syncronisation and tongue movements.


3. Introduce him to everything he likes and sees in the surrounding around him and explain him about it. For example if you are showing him a tree, tell him its name, colour of leaf, its flowers or fruits and how it is useful to us.


4. Speak to him in clear and loud voice and always point to the object you are talking about or take the object in your hand and then talk about it.


5. Give firm instruction to all the members of the family to speak only in one language which you have introduced to your child from his birth time.


6. Let your child have a quality play time with his friends who speak the same language, as kids grasp the things fast when they are in company of other kids. They find it interesting when their other peers speak, so they also try to imitate like their friends as it's a fun for them and they enjoy doing it.


7. Make your toddler listen and dance to the lyrics of music in the language which he speaks, as music is enjoyed by everyone and is grasped faster. You will be amazed to see your kid try to sing and dance to the music he loves. This also helps in learning and speaking a langauge faster in kids.


8. Introduce him to picture book stories and narrate the story to him in loud and clear voice by pointing at the pictures to him so that he understands the story with pictures easily which inturn help him in learning and understanding a language faster.


9. Show your toddler his favourite cartoon show or some kids programme in the language he understands, he will enjoy watching it and together it will help him in understanding and learning the language easily and faster.


10. The most important point of all is 'talk, talk and talk", keep talking to him more and more, the more you talk to him, the more he will be encouraged to talk back to you.


All kids develop differently and within their time zones. It is not fair to compare one kid's develpoment with the other unless he is doing fairly with his own time zone. Some kids are specially gifted to do certain task easily which may not be possible for others to do. So unless and untill their development is going well within their time zone, there is absolutely nothing to worry. 


You can always make sure about the development of your kid from your pediatrician in case you have any doubt about their development. Feel free to ask your doctor any query that you have in your mind or anything about your kid that worries you to make sure that his development is going well . They are the best people to assist you and to help you out.

10 ways to make study time interesting for the kids

Kids are always in a playful mood, making them to sit for study or to do their homework becomes really tough some times. Some kids are blessed with good study habits but for some kids, the moment they hear the word "study time" from their parents, it's like a punishment for them. They think they are pulled and forced to do this boring thing. But we can always make this boring study time interesting for kids.

There are many ways by which you can make your kids" boring study time" interesting. Few tips are to be followed to make this study time joyful time for kids. All you need is to change your study strategy for kids, stop following the older methods which is boring for your kids and plan some innovative and interesting ways to make their studytime funtime which they can enjoy and learn together.

There are numerous ways by which you can make your kids study time a fun time. Some of the startegies or tips are listed below. Try them to make your kids boring study time become a fun time and make your kid excel in their exams and get all the appretiation and attention from everyone.



1. Keep TV or gadets off :

At the time of study, keep all the distractions like TV and laptops etc. off in your kids room, so that they can concentrate easily on studies. Set aside time for studying only. Do not be busy on your smartphone sitting beside them when they are studing, kids easily get distracted.


 

2. Study with a friend :

If your kid feels bored to study alone, call his friend to study over with him. Make them study together in an interesting way. Tell them to prepare a topic and explain it to each other. You can also give them a test together and reward the one who performs better to motivate them to perform better.



3. Group study :

If studying by your kid alone become monotonous activity for him, call some of his friends to study in groups. Group study is interesting way to study as different kid has different learning skill. Some topics which your ward feel difficult may be easily understood by his other friend and can be explained. Kids take more interest in listening to their friends. Turn by turn they can explain or discuss a topic with each other and can have group discussions to learn about a topic thoroughly.



4. Outdoor study :

If you have an outdoor garden area in your home or an open balcony, make them study there in the open. This will give them break from their daily boring study routine in a room. Also they will feel fresh and active looking at the greenery around and studying in natural light. It will also help in improving their concentration. Sometimes learning or reading while walking is effective and fun way to understand, learn or memorise the topic easily.



5. Showing Videos to make them understand a concept:

If a child has difficulty in understanding a topic, show them videos relating to it, to understand the topic easily. A topic with Audio-visual display is understood better than just by verbal explanation and also last longer in memory.



 6. Be creative :

When explaining a topic or a subject, find creative ways to make them understand by giving examples from daily life which can be understood by the kid better. Find some interesting ways to memorise or learn various topics. Do some simple experiments at home to make them understand the subject better.



7. Interactive learning :

This works in a great way and is also fun for students to learn in an interactive way. Learning through various puzzels or games, through a video or through a pictures goes long way in understanding a concept and since the kids are actively participating in the process, it's also a fun for them. Having various debates and discussions about a topic, help in a great way in learning and also understanding a concept.



8. Taking short breaks : 

Sometimes it becomes monotonous and boring for anyone to sit in a place and study for long stretches. Taking short breaks in between study time makes them fresh and charge them with energy and help them in better concentration inturn. Taking a short break for a walk or to have a snack or to pursue their hobby like painting or music is a great way to re-energise and give a fresh start to studying again.



9. Reward system:

Giving your kid a reward when they give correct answers or perform better works in a great way in encouraging them to do better. They find it interesting and fun  to get a reward for better performance. This encourages and motivates them to do better.



10. Positive encouraging: 

Sometimes studying becomes pointless or baseless to some kids, so make them understand the importance of studying. Encourage them in a positive way and always appreciate them when they do better or perform well in a test or exam or when they give you the correct answer. This will make them more confident and motivate them to do better. Having a certain goal or aim always helps them to do better in life.

15 Healthy and Easy to make Study Time Snacks for Energy, Concentration and Boosting Brain Power

Study time especially during the exams can be really tiring and tough for all the students or those appearing for exams especially if you don't keep yourself and your brain boosted with energy and nutrients. Since study time involves long stretches of studying and continous mind work,your body and mind really does lot of hard work while studying. So  keeping yourself and your mind alert all the time while studying becomes really necessary to ace in all those exams. 


Students preparing for exams generally reach out for easily available unhealthy snacks to beat the hunger pangs while studying which can make them drowsy and can also cause poor concentration while studying. These unhealthy snacks are not ideal for energy, good concentration and boosting your brain power. They inturn make you sleepy and lethargic during study sessions.


To overcome these feeling of lethargic during exams or during study hours and keep yourself boosted with energy and concentration, have these healthy in between study time snacks option to refresh youself and keep yourself studying for long hours to ace in all your exams.



1. Fresh boiled corn cob or Popcorn:

This is one of the healthy snack with low fat content. These are  the perfect substitute for salty patato chips and cookies. These corns are full of antioxidents and fibre. Have it as fresh boiled corn cob for more healthier option or otherwise in the form of popcorn which is easy and quick to make to overcome those in between study time hunger pangs.



2. Banana chips:

If you are the one having craving for salty potato chips, then have these banana chips instead as they are more healtheir compared to potato chips since they absorb less fat comparatively. Like whole banana, banana chips also contain many essential nutrients that nourish our body but its always good to have them in moderation for health benefits.



3. Vegetable salad:
  

Everyone knows the health benefits of vegetables, they are full of fibre to make you go long and packed with vitamins and minerals. So having these veggie salad in between study time is the healthier snack option. Also salads are easy and quick to make.




4. Nuts:

Nuts like almonds and walnuts are good source of protein and contain healthy fats. They are also called brain food as they are good for your brain function and help in improving ones memory. A handful of these nuts during study times is a healthier snack option. Always consume these nuts in moderation for good brain health.



5. Peanut:

Peanuts are actually legumes not nuts, they are full of protein and keeps you full for longer time. They also contain healthy fats so having roasted peanut while studying is good snacking option, its healthy for your body and is economically cheaper compared to other nuts.



6. Pumpkin seeds:

 


Since they are rich in healthy fat, antioxidents, fibre, vitamins and minerals, they provide overall health benefit to your body. You can have them in roasted form for healthy snacking between your study hours.




7. Fruit or fruit salad:

 

Health benefits of fruits are known to everyone, so having any fruit alone or making fruit salad with different fruits is always healthier and easy to make snacking option. They make you full and provides energy for longer period so that you can keep on studying for longer periods without feeling lethargic.





8. Dark chocolate:

They have antioxidents and are natural stimulators. They can also help you in overcoming exam time stress. They are also called mood boosters. So dark chocolates are good option as a snack while studying, but have them in moderation to get its health benefits. 



9. Berries:

These little berries be it blueberry, strawberry, raspberry or blackberry, all these berries are loaded with nutrients and antioxidents. They are low in calorie and high in nutrients often called as superfood. They help in maintaining brain function and also improves memory. So they are one of the best snacking option while studying!





10. Juices:

 


Fresh fruit Juices are  always a healthier drink to choose while studying instead of aerated ones as they provide you with energy and are also full of nutrients. So if you like sipping in between studying opt for fresh fruit juice and keep yourself away from artificial flavoured drinks which do nothing good to your body.






11. Smoothies or milkshake with chia seeds:

Having smoothie or milkshake with different fruits is always a treat for your taste buds and for your body too as they are packed with protein and goodness of various nutrients from the fruit and milk. So they make the best drink while studying to keep your mood fresh. Add some soaked chia seeds to it for more healthier option as chia seeds are super seeds and are loaded with soluble fibre, good fats and nutrients for healthy mind and body.



12. Hard boiled eggs:

  

It's really easy to cook hard boiled egg by anyone. Eggs are packed with protein and choline which help in both improving brain function and improving your memory. So have eggs to boost your brain and body.



13. Oatmeal:

Quick and easy to make, oatmeal are high in protein, fibre and low in fat and calorie. They are available in instant cook and eat options with variety of flavours, easy for students to make their tasty bowl of oatmeal full of nutrients to make them full and go long in their study time.



14. Yogurt:
 

It is good source of nutrients, calcium and protein, keeps you full for long time. You can add some fresh fruits and honey to it to suit your taste buds. It also boost your brain function and improves your mood too. So have them without any doubt during study time.



15. Whole grain toast: 

Whole grain toast or sandwich is also easy to make and have during study time. Add variety of  your favourite vegetables to it for your taste buds and health benefits. It is a good combination of fibre and various nutrients and can be easily made by the students.



 

How to protect your kids and family from the harmful effects of Wi-Fi at home ??

Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology that uses RF or radio wave to provide wireless high speed internet and network connections. Today in the world of easy connectivity of smartphones, tablet and laptops and multiple electronic gadgets without wire, life has bacome easy and comfortable to keep ourself connected to people across the globe but this easy life and comfort has come with its own side effects.


Yes, wi-fi has made our business, personal and proffesional life easier and better but there is no way one can stay away from its harmful effects, be it an adult or a kid. Children and developing fetuses are more vunerable to its harmful effects because their bodies are relatively smaller, their skull is thinner and their brain tissue is more absorbent. 


Every house, school, offices, your neighbourhood, public place are connected with wifi or are wi-fi hot spot zone. There is no way to completely cut-off these radio waves, as even if you turn off your wi-fi network at home, you can still get these signals from your neighbouring houses and other places. These radio waves can easily penetrate through walls and almost everything in house.


You can easily come to know about the number of  wi-fi signal you are getting in your house by checking the wi-fi networks on your mobile or laptop. Though the strengh of the wi-fi signal is maximum from your own wi-fi router at home than other places. The intensity of these radio waves decreases with distance from the source router. We cannot completely escape from these radio waves but always minimise their harmful effects by using proper safety rules or precaution.


The various health risk associated with Wi-fi signal are:

• Sleep disorders 

• Depression and anexity

• Headache

• Brain fog and memory loss

• Fatigue

• Dizziness

• Can cause cancer 

• Heart palpitation in RF sensitive adults

• Causes reduced sperm motility and viability

Looking at all these harmful effects does not mean we should stop or completely cut down using Wi-Fi gadgets but we can always take necessary steps to keep ourself, our family members  and our kids safe from its harmful effects. We can always minimise the harmful effects of Wi-Fi by following these simple rules at home.

• We should limit our exposure to gadgets using wi-fi.

• Keep your wi-fi network off  when not in use.

• Always switch off the wi-fi network during the night to get good night sleep.

• Always sit atleast 1-2m away from the wi-fi router as the maximum strength of these rays is near the source i.e, wi-fi router.

• Do not use laptop on your lap, always keep it on a table or a tray.

• Keep kids away from gadgets like i-pads, tablets and smartphones or keep your smartphone in aeroplane mode before giving them to your kids.

•  Pregnant women should avoid exposure to these rays or keep some safe distance while using them to keep their developing fetuses protected from these harmful radio waves.

• Its better to use text message for communication than using phone for long talks.

• Using speaker and talking from a distance away from your ear and head is safer.

• Do not give toys to your kids that uses wireless technology especially toys with remote control.

• Kids should be encouraged to play more outdoor games and indoor games or activity rather than video and internet games on ipad, tablets or smartphones. 

• Always install your wi-fi router away from the kids room so that the intensity of these radio waves is least in their room.

Its always better and safe to monitor our kids about what they are playing and what gadgets and toys they are using. As far as possible do not engage your kids with gadgets even if you are too busy with your office or home work at home because now a days kids are easily getting addicted to these smartphone, ipad and tablets for playing and then it becomes really difficult to keep them away from all these gadgets.


To keep them away from these gadgets, you can alternately give them some fun activity to do or play or you can engage them in some hobby like painting or music or any other hobby or activity which your kid likes. It is always best for kids to play with their friends and sibling for their healthy growth developments than spending their time with these gadgets.

Since Wi-fi is a popular wireless network and it offers you wireless life and makes your work, business and personal lives easy to manage, it is impossible to cut its exposure completely but we can always limit its use to make its exposure minimum especially at home to keep our family and kids safe. So while using the technology, keeping yourself and your loved ones safe is also important.

How to help your baby start talking early?

During the first year your baby undergoes a lot of changes from the first cry to first smile to first gurgle, coohs, babbles and learning to  say mama, dada and so on. Babies are in a continuous process of learning to communicate right from their birth. Long before they start speaking, they can  understand the general meaning of what you are saying, can recognises their mother's voice and can also understand their emotional tone. Babies love to communicate on their own way by babbling something, smiling, gurgling and they love it when you respond and talk back to them.


In the baby's first year, a parent can do a lot to encourage her baby to start meaningful conversation early. By the time the child is into his second year he can communicate easily by saying two-three word sentence and can also communicate about his needs. Since all babies are different and their development time frame is also different so comparing one baby from the another is not fair. All you can do is encourage them to talk more and more by talking actively with them, start right from their birth itself. It may sound silly but it really works, the more you talk with them, the more early they will start talking.

 
Why is it good to focus on communicating with your baby ?

Early speech, good communication and good language skills are always associated with success in developing good reading, writing and interpersonal skills during their childhood as well as during their adulthood. A good communication skill goes long way and helps in achieving success in all stages of life like be it in school, college or carrer or be it a personal life or social life.


When to expect your baby to start talking:

At around 4-6 month, a baby starts babbling, he also responds to your smiling and cooing. This is how he communicates during this age. He also make sounds like 'ooh' and 'aah' . Initially he uses vowels to make sounds and later he can say some words like 'ma-ma' , 'da-da', 'ba-ba' etc. using consonants.


At around 7-12 months, a baby can understand simple instructions like when you say 'no' or 'come'. They may not be able to express in words but they may use their actions and babbling sounds to communicate with you. They may waves their hand to say 'bye-bye' when daddy goes to office and blow kisses to him. They may also point outside to tell you that they want to go out in the open. During this stage, they start saying their first words or are about to start saying their first words sooner.


At around 12-18 month, they may be able to say few simple words. Some babies can also say 3-4 word sentence during this stage, but no need to worry if your child has not started talking yet as all kids are different and their pace of development is also different. Some starts talking too early and some little late. All these milestones for babies are designed to make parents alert of any problem before its too late. So no need to worry if your child is little bit slower than his friend.


How to help or encourage your baby to start talking early:

1. Talk often to your baby: 

Always smile and talk to your baby in loud and clear voice even when you think they won't understand anything. They will love your attention, your voice and try to communicate with you back by making various noises and facial expressions. They also love when you imitate their voice back to them with funny faces.


2. Find more and more opportunities to talk with your baby :

Whenever you do some activity with them, talk about it to make them learn and understand about it like when you take them for a bath or make them to eat food or even make them wear clothes. Talk everything about it from colour to name of the object, actvity name etc and soon they will surprise you by saying some meaningful words about these daily activities.

3. Always respond to their baby talks :

You may find it silly but its always better to respond to your baby whenever he tries to communicate with you by different gestures, noises and cries as they love your attention and when you equally respond to them, they enjoy it and are more encouraged to communicate with you. Don't be ashamed of your silly baby talks, your baby loves your funny expressions and your changed tone, so feel free to talk as much as you want with your baby and enjoy communicating with them.

4.  Look and Point things when you talk:

Always try to point the object about which you are talking to make the baby recognise the object with the name like if you are talking about a doll, point each body parts of the doll and then describe about it, you can also simultaneously touch to your baby body parts to show them that they also havethe same parts like hand,legs,face etc. so that they learn, understand and recognise the things easily. 

5. Understand their actions and put them in words:

Try to understand your baby's actions like when he is pointing at a ball, you can say," Oh you want a ball, Do you want to play with it." or you can pick the ball and say "you want this round ball or red ball to play". Always try to describe about everything with loud and clear voice to make your baby pick the words and communicate faster.

6. Read picture books for your baby:

Reading picture book is also a way you can make your baby commumnicate faster. Read louder with all the actions to make it interesting and point the object on the book about which you are talking to make him recognise and understand it faster. This will also help in inculculating the habit of reading books in him when he grows up. 

7. Singing Lullaby's and kids Rhyme:

Singing some lullaby's, kids rhyme or songs to babies even when they are too tiny also help them in picking up the language and start communicating faster as baby's love music and the process of speech recognition starts in the womb itself. They recognise their mothers voice from womb itself. Music also makes them calm and relaxed and to your surprise your baby will also try to imitate to sing the song like you. So singing is also a great way to help your baby talk early.

8. Play games like pee-ka-boo:

Playing games like pee-ka-boo or any tickling games with your baby also help in making him communicate faster. Babies actually loves these games and respond to you with laughs and gurgles the moment you start to tickle them. Its fun and a great way for both mother and baby to bond with each other and also help babies to communicate faster.


What to do if you feel your baby is not responding to your talks:

After continuous efforts to communicate with your baby, if he or she is not responding to your talks or you feel something is not right, it is always better to discuss with a doctor to make sure of any underlying problem. You should also notice your babies behaviour towards sound, whether he reacts to loud sound and turns his head towards it. Incase of any doubt, please consult your doctor.  Most of the time their might not be any problem bacause some kids start talking too late like after 2 years but it is always better to consult a doctor in case of any doubt to be on safer side because it's always better to be safe than sorry afterward.

Lose weight with your baby naturally post pregnancy...!!

The life of a woman changes drastically after giving birth to a baby. Although a baby brings joy and laughter to a family but it also brings sleepless nights, hectic schedule, diapering, feeding and many more new changes both physically and emotionally, your daily schedule changes with your baby according to his needs and taking care of yourself becomes the least priority. Be a smart mom, and make out some time for yourself by taking care of yourself together with your baby.

Among all those hectic work that revolves around your baby and your family member's wellbeing and responsilbility, every mom  also want to loose her baby fat which she gained during pregnancy. This might seem impossible as you don't have time to workout or hit the gym, but if you take right measures to take care of yourself and your baby, you can loose all those extra pounds you gained in no efforts. All you need is little bit of patience because the wait loss is gradual and natural.


After childbirth your body needs some time to heal itself, so don't jump into workout or excercise too soon. Give atleast 3 month to your body for natural healing especially for mothers whose child is born by C-section. It's always advised to consult your gynaec before starting some excercise programme or hitting the gym. You can attain your pre-preganancy weight within 6-12 month if you are sincere in your routines. Every woman is different from the other and has her own time zone according to her body needs, so don't compare youself from others if some of your friend has lost her weight too soon.
 

Do's and Dont's for a new mother for healthy and natural weightloss :

1. Stop eating for two:

All grandma's and elders in the family encourage to eat more food even after childbirth especially if you are nursing your baby, but please stop eating for two now, instead eat more quality food than quantity. Eat foods that have more nutrient value as they help  to supply essential nutrients and antibodies to your baby through the breast milk . If you don't eat properly during this time, the baby will take nutrients from your body and your body will be deficient in nutrients which is not good for your health. This is how the nature has made us. So eating healthy balanced diet in adequate proportions is very important for you and your baby's good health and also for improving immunity to fight against various infections.



 2. Have patience : 

All the new mother's should have some patience for loosing weight and attaining pre-pregnancy weight as the weight loss takes place gradually and naturally, if you eat right and follow some daily physical routine. Since your baby keeps you busy for the whole day, this also help in loosing weight. It takes around 6-12 months to loose all those extra pounds naturally but if you were overweight before pregnancy, it will take some more time for you. Believe in yourself and work according to your body needs and stop comparing yourself from others because different person have different metabolic rate and genetic composition. 



3. Breastfeeding :

If you are exclusively breast feeding your baby for 6 month, then the weight loss is natural and faster as breastfeeding itself help in shedding those extra kilos fast. The more the baby feeds, the more calories are burnt in your body. Breastfeeding supplies essential nutrients and helps in building your baby's immunity and also help in faster weightloss. Mother's who exclusively breastfed their baby can return their normal pre-pregnancy weight withinn 6 month.



 4. Drink plenty of water :

To keep yourself hydrated, you should drink plenty of water. For mother's who are nursing their baby needs to drink lot of water  as dehydration also occurs due to breastfeeding. You can notice, you feel thirsty after feeding your baby. Water also fills up your stomach so you don't end up eating more and some research has also shown that water increases our body's metabolism and help in weight loss too.



4.  Eat healthy : 

You should eat healthy and balanced diet rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, dry fruits, milk etc. especially if you are breastfeeding your baby. You need extra nutrition especially for those 6 month when your baby is exclusively breast feeding, as eating diet rich in nutrients improves both mother and baby's good health and increases body's immunity. You can include some super foods in your diet for healthy weight loss.



5. Stop eating baby leftover foods :

Once your baby starts eating, don't end up eating the leftover food of your baby as all these extra food tends to add extra calories in your body. Most mother's tend to eat their baby leftover foods just to avoid wastage but eating everytime your baby's leftover adds extra calories in your body and stops you from losing weight.



6. Start walking for 20-30 min :

Only eating diet won't help much, you need to do some physical exercise too for weightloss. You can start by taking regular walks during the initial months as your body may not be ready for heavy excercise. You can go for walks in the evening along with your baby to a park, as walking is the best exercise for a mother and your baby will also enjoy some fresh air and greenery outside. All your body parts get toned with walking, so incorporate the habit of walking in the morning or evening or whenever the time and your baby allows you to do so.


7. Start Excercising :
 
Always consult your gynaec before getting into an excercise programme or if you are planning to hit the gym as your gynaec knows best about your body and whether your body  is fit or ready for excercise. Don't use your baby as an excuse for long time for not starting your excercise programme. Excercising help in toning the muscles, relieving stress and also help in getting nice and sound sleep during the night, so you feel fresh and energetic in the morning.


8. Keep yourself motivated :

The best way to keep yourself motivated is by hanging a beautiful dress in front of you in which you desire to fit. This will keep you going and help you in attaining your desired weight soon.



9. Get enough sleep :

This may feel impossible for new mothers as the baby keeps you awake most of the time. For initial 2-3 months, the baby takes short naps but soon gets adjusted for the nights sleep. Take some family member's help in taking care of the baby if it's really tiring for you. You can take some power naps with your baby during the day untill your baby  starts sleeping through the night. Getting enough sleep is important for your body because if you don't get enough sleep, you feel exhausted, irritated and you won't feel like taking care of yourself.  Go to sleep early with your baby to get enough sleep at night and to keep you going throughout the day.


10. Get help for healthy weight loss :

If you still struggle to loose weight and get no result, get some help from a good dietician and a doctor. The dietician can help you in eating the right food for your healthy weightloss and your doctor will help you in guiding how much weight you need to loose for your healthy body.



11. Don't go on crash diets : 

All new mothers are advised not to follow or go on crash diets for rapid weight loss ,as with these diets the weight loss is rapid but not permamnent. The weight loss by crash diets is generally due to loss of water and muscles from your body which is temporary. After some time you will again gain those extra pounds.

It's always recommended for all mothers to have healthy weight loss because following healthy diet and regular exercise will not deprieve your body of essential nutrients. If you are a nursing mother, you are advised to eat healthy balanced diet for you and your baby's good health. Always take the advise of your doctor and dietician if there is any confusion in your mind. Your priority should be healthy mom and healthy baby, so take care of both and be a smart mom.

Every Parent should know this before posting their kids pic on social media...!!!

All parents love sharing of pictures of their kid with their family and friends on social media. It's the most popular use of social media nowadays, whatever your little bundle of joy utters or does, you just click it or make a video or portrait or document of each of the milestone he crosses and share it with your friends and extended family members and why not do so, every parent is proud of their li'l ones achievements. 

Social media has become the easiest mean by which you can share your joy with just one click and in a moment it gets shared with all the people you know i.e, your near, dear and also far friends and relatives. In one way social meadia networking is boon especially for parents who are living geographically far away from their family. It becomes the great tool by which baby's grandparents, uncle and aunt can see their little one growing before their eyes.
  
Darkest side of social media :

But what about the danger and risk it poses to your baby or kid, if you don't take nessasary precaution while using these social media. It becomes the most scary place to share anything, if you are not alert about it. It becomes the place where your data is available and accessible to everyone even the strangers too and can be misused.

There are some folks or you can say perverts or paedophile who are looking for such data on the internet. They can steal your baby's or kids identity or can kidnap your baby or kid by figuring out where they live , their school, their play area or which places they visit frequently. They can also misuse these baby pics on some paedophile sites for money. These information can be easily available to an unknown person if no security precaution is taken.

For example when your toddler first goes to school in his new school uniform, "he/she really looks really cute", a proud parent click a pic and post it on social media and tag it by saying "first day of school....looking so cute in uniform" with the geographical location of school from google maps tab and post it. Now a stranger can get all the information he wants from this post. He can easily locate the school or kids whereabouts and can easily steal a kid.



Parent's checklist of DO's and Dont's while sharing their kids pic in social media.

Always be safe rather than sorry, boycotting social media or going offline is not only the solution as it stops you from being in touch with your friends and family members and sharing your and your kids beautiful moments with them. You can go ahead and share your kids picture with all the security settings internet provide and let your kid be the superstar of the social media.

1. Use Privacy settings : 

Always use privacy settings in social media to keep your pics safe, do not use the default settings set by the networking site. Have a check of your privacy settings and set them according to your wish. Platforms like facebook provides privacy setting for each post you share from the dropdown menu in front of the post, you can choose whom you want to share your post.

2. Limit your Audience:

You can limit or choose the audience with whom you want to share your baby pics like family in the settings, so that your post is visible only to your family members or whoever you want to choose your audience for your kids photos.
 
3. Turn off your phone's GPS :

You can keep your phone's GPS OFF so that your location is not shared in social media while posting live from somewhere. You can turn it ON when required.

4. Do Not accept any stranger's friend request :

If some stranger sends you a friend request, dont accept it because you do not know what he is looking for. Also some people make fake accounts to get all the information they want and then misuse it.

5. Do Not share all the details  :

No need to share all the details of your kid, especially your exact location. If the picture is in well known public place, post the pic after you have left from the place.

6. you can use nickname of your kid in social media:

You can use your childs nickname in social media to hide his real identity in pics. Do not share his/her full name.
 
7. Instruct other members of family or friends not to share details of your kid :

You can give instructions to your family members and friends who love to share your kids picture in their profile to not to share your kids details while sharing pictures in social media to keep your child safe.

8. Do Not share pictures of your kid in shower or swimming attire or in a state of semidress :

It's better not to share your kids pics in shower or in swimming attire, it may look innocent for you, but can  set off the imaginations of perverts. It's better to scan all the pics before sharing it, so that you can make sure your kid is not exposed in an inappropriate manner.

9. Do Not share the frequency of your visits to a public place:

If you are visiting any public place frequently on some particular days of a week like temples or a particular market, do not share it in social media as it becomes easy for the stalker to trace your whereabouts.

10. Do Not tag too many people on your kids Picture :

Some people will tag dozens of people in their kids pic even if they are not in the picture. Strictly don't do that as it exposes your kids picture to thousands of people you may not be knowing through all the tagged people's profile and their list of friends, also you don't know other's peoples privacy settings etc. So it's always better to avoid this strictly.

By taking all these precautions, you can enjoy the benefits of social media and can also keep your child safe while sharing his/her pic with your friends and family.