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CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN
Post Views: 863 Constipation is a very common problem encountered amongst children of all age groups. 1 in every 20 visits to the doctor, is because of poor bowel movements. Children’s bowel movements vary greatly; some may pass motions twice a day while others may go once in 2-3 days. Both are normal as far as they are following the normal pattern. Some children may have more bowel movements than others which may also be normal. What is normal for 1 kid may be different for another. As children start growing, their bowel movements may also change. Here are a few things that will help you ease the discomfort of…
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10 TIPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE YOU TOILET TRAIN YOUR LITTLE ONE
Post Views: 517 Things to keep in mind when you start toilet training your child: • Choose an appropriate week, perhaps when you both will not be leaving the house for a long duration. • Avoid using nappies or diapers while the child is awake. Keep nappies and diapers only for night sleep and afternoon nap. • Make your child wear comfortable clothes, which he/she can easily remove or wear. Like elastic pants/shorts for boys and a comfortable dress or skirt for the girls. • Make your child sit on the toilet seat when he/she is likely to have bowel movements. The best time is half an hour after eating or…
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EMPOWER KIDS WITH TECHNOLOGY
Post Views: 576 Technology, the boon and the bane, has been often criticized for corrupting and decaying the current generation. One often hears terms like ‘kids have become zombies with mobile phones and tablets.’ While this may be true to some extent, we have become very myopic with our definition of technology being often broadly limited to social media, games and the use of mobile phones and laptops. There are always 2 sides to every coin. Like it or not, technology is here to stay. There’s no wishing it away. In fact, it is moving at a far more rapid pace than we can keep up with. In such times,…
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What is the right age to Toilet-train your little one?
Post Views: 953 Toilet/potty training is an important developmental milestone for both kids and parents. Helping your little one start to use the potty (or toilet) is a challenging as well as a very exciting step for you. A child is considered fully toilet trained when he/she is conscious of the fact that he/she needs to pass urine or open his/her bowels and can go to the toilet alone without reminders from the parents. A child’s ability to use a toilet is influenced by gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status along with the temperament of the child. There is considerable variation in toilet training techniques across different generations and cultures. In…
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HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?
Post Views: 879 So the next time you are about to pick up a glass or a bottle of water, remember – How MUCH to drink is important! It’s not without reason that age-old saying holds true, more so today – Water is Life! Save Water. Save Life!
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PROBIOTICS – Effects may be more than a gut feeling!
Post Views: 866 Almost all our health concerns can be traced back to our belly. Therefore, it is essential to ensure a healthy gut and the rest will take care of itself. The human gut is a natural habitat for a large number of dynamic bacterial community. The microflora or the bacteria present in our digestive system plays a vital role in processes of digestion and absorption of certain foods which otherwise our stomach and small intestine are unable to digest. It also plays an important role in building our immune system by performing a barrier effect. Healthy and balanced gut microflora is key to ensuring proper digestive functioning. DID…
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BUILDING PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION
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Tiny Powerhouses for your Kids
Post Views: 1,446 TINY POWERHOUSES TO BOOST YOUR DIET EDIBLE SEEDS AND THEIR BENEFITS Tiny seeds have been used in India in savoury and festive sweet preparations since ancient times. They have been a part of our grandmother’s `secret recipes for years now. In the recent times, due to their high nutrient value, seeds are again finding their way into culinary preparations. They add flavour and crunch to everything, from biscuits to breakfast dishes, to desserts, yogurt and salads and your parathas too. They are full of proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and more. Let’s see how these tiny powerhouses enhance our day to day dishes – HOW TO USE THEM AS PART…
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Know your flour and its nutritional value – eTV Bharat
Post Views: 730 Roti and Chapatti may not be staples in many Indian houses, but different types of flours are used in almost every Indian house, be it for Roti, dosa, Thepla, Khakhra, or Thalipeeth. Let’s find out from our clinical nutritionist Dr. Kruti S. Dhirwani, what are the different types of flours and their nutritional values. eTV Bharat – Published on: May 15, 2021, 12:13 PM IST
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This women’s day, let’s empower men! – Momspresso
Post Views: 579 Do men really need to be empowered any further? Momspresso.com – Published on: March 06, 2020
