Archive for July, 2009

It is said that exercising is the best way to remain fit. But do babies have to exercise as well? Yes, they do. Even though you may think that your infant needs no exercise but he/she surely does. Exercising benefits all. Physical activity helps your baby build the muscles that are important for crawling and in the later stages, vital for walking. Also, exercise will ... Full story

Animal toys The cutest amongst all toys are the little animals, birds, insects and the reptiles. Though created with the intention of primarily entertaining the child, parents and teachers, alike use it to also educate the child about the animal kingdom, in general. In fact, in a number of schools in India, children attending pre-school are told ... Full story

Parenting is no easy feat. It requires patience, perseverance and lots of energy. Responsibility of often the buzzword associated with parenting. Parenting implies, one is ready to handle any challenge life throws at him. There are several suggestions on parenting and how to handle kids but then each case is unique. We cannot generalize the behavioral pattern of kids. Kids to known ... Full story

While dealing with an Austistic child, encourage his/her to unleash his/her creative side. All of us have some creative talent in all of us it only needs to be unleashed and built. Observe what your child is good at and what he or she can enjoy the most. I know a boy who was autistic when he was 6 and today is a sound ... Full story

Post pregnancy time is not about nursing children and nappy changes. There is much to look forward in joyful expressions, little tantrums and demand for breast feed by the new born. New borns are serious individuals and you will be in awe of your own abilities to feed the child regularly, check for nappy leakages and also appear enthusiastic after a sleepless night. The post ... Full story

It is wonderful to be overwhelmed with so many caring people around during the nine months of pregnancy. Grandma tales and home made medications are to be followed only after the advise of the gynecologist. Read a few good stories, watch nice movies, take a stroll on the beach and feel the fresh whiff of a mother-to-be feeling. Pregnancy also is a time of apprehensions, ... Full story

The moment one discovers she is pregnant it is natural to be bombarded with advises of all nature. What was an allergy cause for your cousin would actually benefit you. Similarly the weight of the new born differs in each case. Milestones are different too. Breastfeeding has to be self learnt and only the mother knows when the baby is hungry. Traditional beliefs of massaging ... Full story

Prenatal check ups are very important for an expectant mother. It would be a nice idea to accompany your husband for all the appointments. Make sure not to miss a single session and make up later in case you had to avoid an appointment. Gynecologists are busy people and hence make enough time ahead to choose a day to meet up with them. Also find ... Full story

It is wonderful feeling if you are an expecting. There is lot of truth that indicate the nature of the new born as per the values inculcated in the womb. The trimesters go on to becoming nine adorable months. Each month indicates development of the physical features of the fetus which slowly starts taking the shape of a new born. Garbh sanskar is mentioned in the ... Full story

Indian names are unique in its meaning and pronunciation. Most surnames qualify the profession of the ancestors or follow certain rules conventionally. The earlier trend was often to name the child by the names of Gods and Goddesses. The sixties was when cinema was a huge form of entertainment. There emerged an inclination to name the child as Shashi, Rajesh, Shammi and also as Meena Kumari ... Full story