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Ways To Support A Mom Who Is Struggling To Breastfeed

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  Ways To Support A Mom Who Is Struggling To Breastfeed They say breastfeeding is something natural, but that’s not true for some. But breastfeeding is just like any other activity like swimming or cycling that can be learned and mastered. A mom who is unable to breastfeed might feel guilty, sad, and frustrated. And people sometimes make it worse by their unsolicited advice that does not help much. If you know someone who is struggling to breastfeed their baby, here is what you can say to them. I am here if you need to vent In some cases, a struggling mother needs to know that she is not alone. Tell her that you are there if she needs to vent. Sometimes just sharing what you are going through is of great help in dealing with the situation. You just listen, do not try to solve the problem, until she asks for it. Sometimes people just want someone to listen and understand them. You are right! It’s damn hard Sometimes you just need to acknowledge someone’s feelings. If she is hurt, fr...
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How I Realized It Was Okay Not to Love Being Pregnant

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  How I Realized It Was Okay Not to Love Being Pregnant “Pregnancy” a term when heard is followed by excitement and happiness. But, did you know that most women don’t enjoy pregnancy? Yes, you read it correctly. Many pregnant women claim that they hate being pregnant and they don’t feel happy during pregnancy. So, the main question is that is it fine to not enjoy the pregnancy? It’s totally fine and understandable to not enjoy pregnancy as you won’t feel excited when you have hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding), swollen ankles, and sore breasts. Why is Pregnancy so hard on the body? Pregnancy is hard on the body because the person’s body goes through a lot of changes especially in the first trimester before the placenta is fully in its place. The growing 8 pounds needs a lot of nutrients and calories and you are the source that provides it. And because of all the hormones running in your body, it leaves you exhausted. T...
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10 Simple Ways to Set a Good Example for Your Children

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  10 Simple Ways to Set a Good Example for Your Children Children look up to their parents and follow everything that their parents do which makes parents concerned about their behavior. Being a parent is a responsibility that will determine your child’s nature while growing up. According to some researches, good parenting involves a great deal of consistency and routine. It also involves parents supporting their children physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Not only parents but it is also very important for the teachers to set the right example in front of their students. So, in this article, we’ll discuss the 10 steps you should follow to set a good example for your child. Let’s hop into it: Be susceptible: Parents often make the mistake of only telling their success stories to their children rather than talking about their challenges and failures too. Every success story is backed by some failures and shortcomings and it needs to be addressed to your children. ...
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Pineapple Payasam Recipe for this Diwali

  Pineapple Payasam Recipe for this Diwali There are many varieties of payasam and pineapple payasam is one of them. The fruity pineapple flavor, the earthy flavor and taste of jaggery and the aroma of coconut milk, make this dessert pretty unique. Jaggery which is used as a sweetener in the recipe, can also be replaced by sugar. However, the flavors are better with jaggery. Ingredients 1   cup   finely chopped pineapple   or 200 grams pineapple without the peel ⅓   cup   powdered or grated jaggery   or 60 to 65 grams, add as per taste as the sweetness also depends on the sweetness of pineapple ⅓   cup   water 1   cup   coconut milk   250 ml 3 to 4   green cardamoms   – crushed or ½ teaspoon cardamom powder 12 to 15   cashews 15 to 18   golden raisins 1   tablespoon   coconut oil,   can also use ghee instead of coconut oil Instructions Preparation Chop pineapple slices finely. You will need 1 ...
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Covaxin Shot Recommended For Children In India

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  Covaxin Shot Recommended For Children In India Covaxin is the first whole-cell inactivated vaccine approved for use and the first in the world for children as small as two years. An expert panel on Tuesday recommended Covaxin – Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine – for use on children between the ages of two and 18. “Bharat Biotech has submitted data from clinical trials in the two – 18 age group for Covaxin to CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation). The data has been thoroughly reviewed by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC)… provided positive recommendations,” the Hyderabad-based company said. “This represents one of the first approvals worldwide for COVID-19 vaccines for the two – 18 age group… We now await further regulatory approvals prior to product launch and market availability of Covaxin for Children,” the company said. “We (always) said we will get a vaccine for children between two and 18… it will be approved soon. SEC has recommended… it will ...
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Can a Face Mask Give You a Headache?

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  Can a Face Mask Give You a Headache? Is wearing a mask causing you a headache? Here’s why Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from getting infected by the novel coronavirus. But wearing masks, washing hands and maintaining social distance should be followed even after getting vaccinated, says the government. Washing hands and maintaining social distance is easy for everyone, but wearing a mask for long can lead to discomfort and headache. Can you relate? If yes, this article is a must-read for you. Mask leading to headache Masks have helped a great deal in reducing the transmission of the infection during the pandemic. But now as people are going out for longer hours, there is a rise in the number of mask-related headache complaints. Many people complain of headaches, discomfort, dehydration, and disorientation after wearing the mask for long. But why exactly does it happen? Let’s find out. Wearing a mask is even more difficult for people who have a cold, cough...
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Four things you can do to support your teen’s emotional development

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  Four things you can do to support your teen’s emotional development Helping your teens grow through emotional changes If you have a teen at home, you know how real the struggle is. They are undergoing drastic changes, both physically and emotionally. They have a brain that’s developing into an adult’s brain, yet not fully there. They seem extremely unsure one time and snappy and egoist the next. And with the invasion of technology in their lives, their life is as chaotic in their head as can be! But were we too different as teens? The acne, the first crush, the growing bodies, feeling judged at all times, and the snip of the finger in which their best day turns into their worst! While we cannot generalize teen behavior, they all are struggling with their self-esteem, confidence, growth, maturity, and intelligence at some level. We spoke to experts to find ways parents can help their teen wade through these years and emerge stronger emotionally and mentally. Read more
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Covaxin Shot Recommended For Children In India

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  Covaxin Shot Recommended For Children In India Covaxin is the first whole-cell inactivated vaccine approved for use and the first in the world for children as small as two years. An expert panel on Tuesday recommended Covaxin – Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine – for use on children between the ages of two and 18. “Bharat Biotech has submitted data from clinical trials in the two – 18 age group for Covaxin to CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation). The data has been thoroughly reviewed by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC)… provided positive recommendations,” the Hyderabad-based company said. “This represents one of the first approvals worldwide for COVID-19 vaccines for the two – 18 age group… We now await further regulatory approvals prior to product launch and market availability of Covaxin for Children,” the company said. “We (always) said we will get a vaccine for children between two and 18… it will be approved soon. SEC has recommended… it will ...
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Extra spacing between letters can boost children’s reading speed

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  Extra spacing between letters can boost children’s reading speed A new study has found that a child’s reading speed can be improved by increasing space between the letters in a text. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Research in Developmental Disabilities’. The research, led by Dr Steven Stagg of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), examined the benefits of letter spacing and coloured overlays amongst a group of dyslexic and non-dyslexic children. It is the first study to investigate how these adaptations can help to reduce specific reading errors. Published in the journal Research in Developmental Disabilities, the study discovered that text with increased space between each letter provided a benefit to both groups of children. On average, the dyslexia group showed a 13 percent increase in reading speed, while the comparison group of non-dyslexic children showed a 5 percent increase in reading speed. The study involved 59 children aged between 11-15, 32 of whom...
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Sexual health education- is it still a taboo?

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  Sexual health education- is it still a taboo? Children while growing up need to develop knowledge about sexuality and reproductive health not only because it is important as a part of education but also because it will help children protect themselves. Sex education will not only help children to increase their self-esteem but also will have positive reinforcement and confidence in them to lead a healthier life. There are several assessments and surveys conducted among children and parents to check their attitudes towards sexual health. In this article, we are going to talk about sex education for youth and why the lack of sex education in schools hurts overall sexual health. What is sex education all about? The main aim behind sex education is to educate every individual about healthy and safe sex practices so that individuals can practice them to the fullest potential. It also helps one to identify oneself and what one is comfortable in. Why is sex education important? Without ...
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