Routines are like a comfort blanket for kids; they give them a sense of security. They let kids know what’s coming up, what’s expected of them and when it’s expected, which helps to place boundaries around their big wide world. Routines are so important for kids! As an early childhood teacher I could usually tell … Read more
Do it now vitamin D drops One topic your paediatrician will likely bring up at your first visit: Starting your newborn on vitamin D drops. The body makes vitamin D when it’s exposed to the sunlight, but Child Advisor Dr. Arun Wadhwa says that it’s advisable to keep infants younger than 6 months out of … Read more
A vegetarian version of Sloppy Joes 359 calories per serving Total time 15 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or orange bell peppers 1 Tbsp. garlic paste 1 lb. ground turkey 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce … Read more
Staying healthy: What a Newborn Truly Needs In the first few weeks, focus on keeping her well fed, comfortable, and feeling loved. So what else does your cutie require? We asked the experts. After giving birth to my son, I couldn’t wait to leave the hospital, picturing sweet snuggle-fests, leisurely stroller walks, and the fun … Read more
Just some simple steps with few fresh items for this delicious dinner. 390 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 32 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 24 frozen (thawed) extra-large easy-peel deveined shrimp (1 lb.), shells intact 4 slices white bread, crusts torn into pieces ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced … Read more
Finally, your baby is in your arms! As you recuperate in the hospital, you’ll get to know the baby you’ve waited to meet. Your baby today In the first 24 hours, your baby should pass urine and meconium, the first black, sticky feces, that are made up of waste products and bile. You’ll be changing … Read more
Although breastfeeding is one of the most natural acts in the world, it can take a lot of practice before you get the hang of it. Both you and your baby may be amateurs, so take your time to become accustomed to different positions, and enjoy the experience. Experiment with different positions—some moms like the … Read more
Is your newborn keeping you awake at night? Learn how to cope with these simple steps. It’s a fact of life hat sleepless babies mean sleepless parents. It’s a fact of life hat sleepless babies mean sleepless parents. One of the biggest challenges fro you and your spouse when caring for your new baby is … Read more
It’s the perfect technique for cooking: Healthy, because you’re not using too much fat, great for retaining flavour, and quick. Here are a few tricks: Start with naturally tender foods such as fresh vegetables, seafood, and poultry, then choose the best fat for the job, and a pan big enough to spread out your ingredients. … Read more
It’s normal for young kids to experience separation anxiety, but you can make it comfortable for them. Eileen Wolter never used to have trouble leaving her son with a nanny while she went to Pilates class. But when he was about 18 months old, things changed. “Graeme would scream and cry when the nanny help … Read more
Often, mother-in-law would also enter my room as I was trying to breastfeed or nap. I lost count of the number of times I woke up in fright to see her face hovering above mine, as she peered over my body to admire her granddaughter. (Baby slept with me almost all the time as she … Read more
A bond that lasts A father’s influence can have various positive outcomes as in the two following cases. Dekhi-base criminal lawyer V. Madhukar didn’t mind coming back home twice or thrice a day form his chambers to look after his 1-year-old son Devarya (now 3). “My wife’s office was in Gurgaon, so it didn’t make … Read more
Spot those signs of aggression and anger in your child now, before it’s too late! A 14-year-old was brutally killed on a busy street in Mumbai by some 25 teenagers because he opposed one of his classmates for sending a dirty SMS to one of their common friends. A Class 9 student stabbed his teacher … Read more
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. What no one told me was that, sometimes, the village shows up at your door – unannounced and uninvited. Having a baby, it seemed, meant that your life was no longer your own. What we did not expect was that both my … Read more
Their hands-on parenting can inspire, or give you a complex! Say hello to new-age dads this Father’s Day! My 6-year-old shares a bond with me that most mothers and daughters are likely to have. But, when I observe her narrating an incident that happened in school exclusively to her dad, I realize that a father’s … Read more
Go on a Scavenger Hunt! Page-turner Hand your kids a magazine and ask them to scour the pages to find a picture of a tree or to pinpoint a photo that makes them laugh. ‘I spy’ bottle Fill a plastic bottle with rice. Mix in small objects such as a coin, a paper clip, and … Read more
She prefers to play alone, but we tell you why plat dates are still important to your toddler. Play is good for your toddler. Through it, he learns about the world around him, develops new skills and gets the opportunity to mix with others. However, you might wonder if there’s any point in arranging for … Read more
3. Cooking with Sous Vide While the general principles of sous vide cooking are the same regardless of the food in question, the exact temperatures required to correctly cook and pasteurize it depend upon the specifics of the item at hand. Different meats have different levels of collagen and fats, and denaturation temperatures for proteins … Read more
Holding family meetings We’ve been using family meetings as a tool for managing and planning our life for more than eight years now. For our family, the aim of family meetings is to: • provide an organised way of dealing with contentious issues • create a forum where all voices are equal • create a space … Read more
Aim for your tot to play with others his own age at least once or twice a week, if possible. While you could do this by taking him to a playgroup, you could also organize play dates and invite other children and their parents over. Aim for your tot to play with others his own … Read more