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Pregnancy in itself is a very daunting time for all parents-to-be but Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to expecting couples. Pregnant women have been identified as a vulnerable population and if infected they are more likely to be hospitalized and the risk for preterm birth increases. A study recently conducted on pregnant women during the covid-19 outbreak found out that there was severe psychological impact on them and they were going through fear and depressi

WORK FROM HOME   Businesses around the globe have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. They have shut down offices and have transitioned employees to work from home. Time magazine has called it the “world’s largest work from home experiment”. Working from home may seem like a dream for many and a real challenge for some. On the other hand there are so many people who do not have this luxury and are battling out the pandemic on the front lines. They are doing everything in

A trip down memory lane    October ,1985 Nagda (a little township near Indore, MP)   “Hurry up, everybody… we’ll be late” said my very worried father. “Yes, yes…. just 2 minutes” my mother screamed. “Papa, how long will it take us to reach there?” I asked very excitedly. “It will take around 3 hours, beta.” my father replied. “Common, 3 of you wait outside. The company car is about to reach here any minute. And why are you dressed as if we are going for a wedding?” said my be

I love bedtime. It’s my most favorite time of the daywith respect to my children. Major interaction throughout the day with our kidsis “ do this, do that” . We all live in tight schedules and finding quality time to engage in meaningfulconversations with kids seems difficult in daytime. But bedtimes are all aboutthe kids and us. I love to listen to them and when they share their feelings,it definitely puts me in a happy place. It helps us to slow down, connect andget sorted f

I need that massage mommy!!   Welcoming a new-born baby into our life is a blessing, we all agree there. No second thoughts about it. For first-time parents it becomes very hectic, confusing and over-whelming sometimes. Hoping not to skip out anything that is of slightest importance, parenting a new-born is a task that requires sheer dedication. Planning the feed-burping routine, the sleep cycle, important medications and vaccinations are of prime significance. But there is a

How to effectively cut down a child’s screen time  Children are adorable, but parenting is challenging. In this digital era where everything is possible with just a single click, millennial children are becoming very dependent on this. Parents are very keen on limiting the amount of time a child spends with the mobile phone, television, laptop, tablets, etc. When children spend most of their time in front of a screen, it affects them physically, psychologically, and socially.

Everything you want to know about co-sleeping Parenting is a wonderful experience. What’s more beautiful are the initial days when you are taking care of your baby. Parents undertake the enormous responsibility of rearing a newborn that is completely reliant on them for its survival. This is especially true in the case of the mother who now can see and hold the child for whom she had labored over several months. Many parents wish to carry their baby and try to spend most of t

7 Home Remedies to Boost the Breast milk production Breast milk is in fact the first food the newborn baby has. It has the goodness of everything the baby needs. It protects the baby from infections, diseases. It develops them physically and emotionally.  It is a very common concern for some breastfeeding mothers when there is a decrease in the breast milk supply. The new mother goes through a lot and many factors are underlying this. It may be due to stress, lack of sleep, f

Why do we consider scoring good marks as essential to having a good career? Why do we attach so much value to the system of grading? Are scores a sufficient form of evaluation? With the onslaught of board results being declared, I was forced to ask these questions to myself. Most students securing above 95% made me question our education system. Thinkers and academicians like Thomas Jefferson, William Shakespeare, Galileo and Plato never received any grades or marks. Today, h

Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas for 2021 There is so much joy in gifting and it is a selfless act where the person who gives the gift is as happy as the person who receives it. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is no exception to this. Raksha Bandhan is all about tying rakhi and exchanging gifts. Despite all the fights, secrets, quarreling between the sister and brother, there is so much love between them. This is expressed in the gifts that they give each other. Some gift ideas for t

Do It Yourself- How To Make Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols At Home Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner and we look forward to many interesting traditions. This day is celebrated with so much joy and not to forget all the sweets, savories. We bring home an elegant Lord Ganesh idol, usually made up of Plaster of Paris and glittery stuff. This is a festival celebrated solely for the god of righteousness, moral and prosperity but what we don't realize is that Plaster of Paris i

Your daughter’s first period-Help them be ready The first period of any girl should never be a shock for her. It is much important to make them ready for the day when their menstrual cycle would begin. The new puberty would be more anxious if your girl is not ready for it. It is observed that on average most girls see their first puberty at age 10. Unfortunately, some attend earlier, but it is not opted to talk about puberty before a child near 9 as the cognition wouldn’t hav

Top 5 yummy and health immunity snacks for kids Children prefer the taste of the snack over healthy food. So, we must make efforts to serve them healthy and yummy snacks. The options of healthy and yummy snacks are a lot. Most of us fail to associate yummy food with healthy. We think children would love only chocolate and chips, but they would also love a healthy snack that is equally yummy. Make healthy snacks a daily routine. Children love to eat any snack between their mea

“Loving yourself is not vanity, it's sanity. “-Katrina Mayer Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself and loving your own self. It essentially means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. It strives to succeed in taking good care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. It’s a practice one must constantly work at. Relying on external sources for love and compassion might be short-lived and sometimes it could be unful

10 easy DIY face masks for glowing skin  Homemade facemasks i.e. the DIY facemasks are excellent remedies to remove the dullness in your skin and bring out the glow in your skin. They are prepared with combinations of various ingredients ranging from fruits, vegetables, essential oils, and other kitchen ingredients. Here is a list of 10 easy DIY face masks to reveal your glowing skin. Turmeric and Besan face mask: Turmeric is popularly known for its anti-bacterial, anti-infla

10 must follow precautions for kids before getting back to school   It has been almost 2 years since COVID19 first raged across the globe. Due to the pandemic, all public operations had to shut down. This includes schools, colleges, public transport, restaurants and most of the workplaces. The government began to enact protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. One such protocol was home quarantining and curfew. As a result, everything had to switch over to the virtual dom

5 steps to cultivating Compassion in Boys Raising our kids to be successful in academics or rule-abiding citizens is not just enough. There are other essential things in life that your kids need to know. We are all social beings; we share our world with other people who are just like us. Hence imparting in your child, the humane way of treating others is very essential. Being compassionate is one such humane thing. Many of the existing stereotypes emphasize the fact that boys

Why is it important to fast during Navratri?    Navratri means “nine nights”, a Hindu festival specially celebrated for Goddess Durga. It is also called as Navarathri, Navaratra, Navratan or Nauratan. It occurs over nine days between the months of September and October (Hindu month of Ashvin). 9 manifestations of Goddess Durga are being worshiped during Navratri. The names of all the 9 manifestations are Goddess Shailputri, Goddess Brahmacharini, Goddess Chandraghanta, Goddes

Covid and Traveling with Kids - Everything You Should Know Before Taking Your First Trip Trips are a break from the hectic reality every person goes through. They are meant to be relaxing safe and remarkable. A trip doesn’t necessarily need to be outside a state or a country. It could be a few miles away from your actual destination but still worth visiting. However, while planning trips there are so many things, we need to take into account depending on the companion, financ

8 ways to Take care of Mental Health Post Pregnancy   Post partum period which lasts for six to eight weeks after delivery can be pretty challenging for mothers both physically and mentally. This is because of the rapid transit of hormonal changes they undergo during this period. Along with this they also wake up at untimely hours to feed and put the baby to sleep. Post partum blues and depression are real and frequent women end up with. All of them need to be managed in a mu