What does a Mediterranean diet mean, is it good?
Did you know that there’s a simple, delicious diet that may help you live longer, whittle your waistline, keep your brain sharp, and slash your risk for chronic diseases? It’s a pattern of eating that’s rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, olive oil, and grains, with moderate consumption of fish, poultry, dairy, and eggs. While most Indians already consume the same, shouldn’t it be the “Indian Diet”?
Bonding with Your Baby Before Birth
The moment you know that you are pregnant, your parenthood journey starts. Well, all that expert comments being aside, have you ever wondered about speaking to your baby while is in the womb? No, it’s not silly. Between 18 to 22 weeks, your baby’s ears develop, which means your little one is taking in the sounds around her. So, talking, singing, and reading to your baby are great ways to connect.
अपने बच्चे को अन्य बच्चों के साथ शेयर करना कैसे सिखा सिखाए?
आपके तीन या चार साल के बच्चे के लिए आपसे उदारता सीखने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है। तो उसके साथ अपनी आइसक्रीम शेयर करें। उसे एक सुपरहीरो के केप के लिए अपना दुपट्टा दें, और पूछें कि क्या आप इसे भी आज़मा सकते हैं।आप जो कर रहे हैं उसका वर्णन करने के लिए ""शेयर"" शब्द का उपयोग करें, और अपने बच्चे को बताएं कि आप एक कहानी, एक भावना या एक विचार शेयर कर सकते हैं, साथ ही साथ भौतिक चीजें शेयर कर सकते हैं। सबसे महत्वपूर्ण बात, उसे यह देखने दें कि आप दूसरों को देते हैं और लेते हैं, समझौता करते हैं और शेयर करते हैं।
What is the secret of caffeine that keeps us awake?
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That’s equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers! Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, and energetic, even if we haven’t had enough sleep — but it can also raise our blood pressure and make us feel anxious. So how does it keep us awake? Hanan Qasim shares the science behind the world’s most widely used drug.
It is never too early to get kids in the kitchen
Getting your children involved in cooking is a wonderful way to develop life long skills that will not only improve their nutrition, but can reduce mealtime stress, and create a wonderful bond between child and parent. Throughout your child's lifespan, there will be opportunities to introduce different skills safely and effectively. Each step of the way, be sure to take safety measures before induling them.
Is your child what researchers describe as "Controversial"
The term "controversial" relates, not to actual controversy, but to peer acceptance." Controversial children" receive both positive and negative ratings from their peers. In other words, some peers love the controversial child while others strongly dislike him. Researchers believe that there are relatively few children who fit the "controversial" profile. Is your child one of them?
Is it safe to eat honey during pregnancy?
While being aware of your diet is important and ensuring proper nutrition can help supply all of the vitamins and minerals you and your baby need, but there is no reason to stop honey during your pregnancy. Honey does not pose a risk either to you or the baby, so if you enjoy the taste of honey in your tea, or to sweeten up baking dishes, you can safely indulge in honey during pregnancy.
Activities to boost brain development in your 0-3 months old
Hey, what is going on in your mind? Hmm, food? Gas? Or want to play! Here is the perfect video that shows how a newborn’s brain works and some suggestions for activities that accelerate the development. Don’t you get caught up between the diapers, no night sleep and breastfeeding? Remember, fun is the most significant part of parenting, and this will help him achieve all the milestones in life too.
Are you feeling low, upset after delivery? This might be the signs of postpartum depression (PPD)
It is a complex mix of feelings, physical changes and separation anxiety from the baby after the birth. PPD is a major form of depression that could come at 4 weeks after the delivery and could stay up to months. Difficulty sleeping, loss of pleasure, feeling worthlessness, hopelessness are the signs of postpartum depression. But remember to not get mistaken with baby blues.
7 signs your baby is ready for solid foods
Many babies are ready to start solids by the time they turn 6 months. Breastfeeding is the sole source of nutrition before that, but around this time, most paediatricians give parents leave to start testing the baby's readiness for solid foods. Watch for these signs that usually indicate when babies are ready to try their first food.
Have trouble sleeping? Try these tricks to fix your sleep schedule
Shift work, all-nighters, and jet lag can meddle with your sleep plan. Fortunately, practising good sleep hygiene can get you back on track. Prior to bed, keep away from splendid lights and hefty suppers. Ensure your resting climate is agreeable, calm, and cool. During the day, stay dynamic and skip rests so you can rest better.
Tips for Taming Your Monkey Mind and Becoming More Productive
The Monkey Mind refers to the frontal brain, where thoughts basically just spin around. It never stops. Sometimes the thoughts are a bunch of nothing that lead nowhere. So, what’s best? Smile. Yup even that much helps. Not even kidding there is a science to back this up. Roll a tennis ball under each foot for at least 1 minute. If you find a tender-ish spot, roll a bit longer in that area.
Taking some tuff decisions about screen time and your toddler
The AAP recommends no screen time for children below the age of 2, be it DVDs, videos, computers or phones. For children over 2 it should only be limited to 1-2 hrs a day. As it says, the best a child could learn is through interactive sessions with parents and other people, hands-on experiences—touching, feeling, shaking, stacking, problem-solving—with people they care about.
Toddlers having nightmares, how to deal with it?
Nightmares are vivid bad dreams that occur when a baby is in deep sleep, causing the child to wake up scared and nervous. But not all nightmares are because of a child’s mental health condition. It could also be Gastroesophageal reflux. It is not known whether reflux could be a direct cause of nightmares or it is the corresponding pain associated with it that leads to nightmares yet.
How soothing are the white noises for the baby?
White noise is the continuous and uniform noise over one or more specified frequencies. It works well with infants as it mimics the steady sounds that a baby would have heard inside the womb. Researches shows that white noise is an effective non-pharmacological method to control colic in babies and can be used to calm colicky babies and also set the baby’s sleeping patterns.
Why does a newborn sleep too much?
Eat, sleep, look cute, repeat! This is all a baby seems to do during the first crucial months. As they are still adjusting to the day and night pattern, they are trying to get hands-on with it. After a few weeks baby will start recognising it and will have a particular sleep and wake up time. A healthy newborn when sleep develops 3x faster in comparison to when they are awake.
