Infants & Toddlers

  The pandemic has created the world to think again on the issues it had suppressed a long time back. COVID not only costed lives but also made people realise the importance of health. Everyone was seen exercising, taking good health measures as described by WHO, were having good sleep hours, were seen spending time with their family, were connecting over long calls to know how everyone was feeling, and a lot more during the times of lockdown. Though the vaccine has arrived still the world hasn’t eradicated COVID. This blog will help you protect your family by reducing the chances of getting coronavirus. Here are the ways that can reduce the chances of getting affected by Coronavirus As an individual, everyone is concerned as to how they can manage to save their families and the loved ones from the pandemic. Here are the 10 ways you can introduce to reduce the chances of getting coronavirus. I.  Make your family members  wash their hands  frequently and in-between ac...

  At the time of breastfeeding proper caring is necessary for a mother to be energetic enough to carry out the process. In this blog, we will discuss the sample vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets you can consume during your breastfeeding phase. Diets You Can Consume Having a balanced diet is required for the new mother and the baby to have nutritious breastmilk. Let’s check on some restricted diets followed by breastfeeding mothers. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian It is the most common type of vegetarian diet followed by breastfeeding mothers. In this, they only consume eggs and dairy products. They stay away from meat, fish or any non-vegetarian item. The positive of this is it contains protein, minerals, and vitamins necessary during this time. Also, you don’t need any supplements. Lacto Vegetarian It is another common type of vegetarian diet where breastfeed mothers only consume plant-based products including, dairy but not eggs. Dairy products are rich in fortified Vitamin D, Vitamin B 1...

  Posted on March 15, 2021 by Amanda Being a parent is difficult and so is coming off as a proud child. It’s only human to give vent to your rage by using harsh words. However, when the recipient of your outrage is your own child, it might have uncertain and unmanageable repercussions. We list 9 insensitive things that you should avoid saying to your child. Trying to say the right things to your kid but failing miserably? Here is a list of 9 things you should avoid saying to your kid. 1. “Finish your homework; I will give you a chocolate.” Bribing is an unhealthy practice that parents do. Generally, bribery occurs under duress—right smack in the middle of a situation in which your child has seemingly sprouted horns and a tail. It happens quickly, when all you want is to change your child’s behavior on the spot, so you offer him something that you had no previous intention of offering. It is a form of negotiating where over–ne...

  Posted on May 5, 2021 by Amanda Second pregnancy can be fun and tiring at the same time. The biggest thing that needs to tackle is making your first child comfortable and ready to welcome the newborn into his space. In this blog, we will discuss preparing the first child for the arrival of the newborn. 10 Preparatory Tips Include these tips to make your first child comfortable with the news of your second pregnancy and to avoid sibling jealousy once the newborn arrives: I. Let’s start with teaching them in the form they love to explore. Start by explaining to them the importance of protecting their baby. Teach him the ways he can interact with his sibling through animated videos or storybooks. You can teach him almost everything about communication and handling a newborn. Encourage him to play as a big one to his sibling. If he feels stuck somewhere, demonstrate, talk to him and guide him again to improvise on his elderly ...

  A new study has revealed that children learn more effectively about evolution when they are engaged through stories that are read through a teacher, rather than them going through doing tasks to demonstrate the same concept. In a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, the researchers concluded that storytelling, which is the oldest form of teaching, is also the most effective one for teaching primary school children about evolution. Also Read:  10 Principles That Every Good Parent Should Follow During the study, the scientists investigated using various types of methods for teaching evolution in primary schools. They did so in order to test whether a teacher-centered approach (where the teacher read the story to pupils) or a pupil-centered approach (where pupils took part in the activity), led to better improvement in understanding the topic. They compared results to determine which method produce...

  Posted on May 3, 2021 by Amanda Breastfeeding is good due to the magnificent benefits it offers to the mother and the baby. Most of the moms fear breastfeeding due to the pain and bites of babies. Some moms believe the myths related to breastfeeding. In this blog, we will bust some common myths about breastfeeding in a simple detailed format. Myths Myth: Breastfeeding is simple. When a baby is born, they crawl to their mother’s breast. But sometimes mother requires help from her partner or the nurse on duty to make sure that the newborn is attached comfortably to the nipple to continue with the process of feeding. Breastfeeding isn’t a game that can be understood by everyone in seconds. The mother and the baby take a bit to acknowledge and get used to breastfeeding. Nothing is an instant practice that makes it happen with time. Remember at this time you need utmost care and support from your spouse, family, and your co...

  A new study has revealed that children learn more effectively about evolution when they are engaged through stories that are read through a teacher, rather than them going through doing tasks to demonstrate the same concept. In a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, the researchers concluded that storytelling, which is the oldest form of teaching, is also the most effective one for teaching primary school children about evolution. Also Read:  10 Principles That Every Good Parent Should Follow During the study, the scientists investigated using various types of methods for teaching evolution in primary schools. They did so in order to test whether a teacher-centered approach (where the teacher read the story to pupils) or a pupil-centered approach (where pupils took part in the activity), led to better improvement in understanding the topic. They compared results to determine which method produce...