Found 54 Articles for Parents & Family

Physical ChangesBoysMuscular developmentHair over the bodyStart getting mustache and beardWrist and shoulder broadenGirlsMaturity of genitalsBreast developmentHair axilla and genitalsSweet and fresh faceIncrease in height and weightSeparation of the uterus and excretory pathwaysNipples become hardMaturity of genitalsMensuration startsOpening of the vaginal curtainVaginal white dischargeCommon adolescent problemsBoys/menShort/tallAcne vulgarisNight emissionsBlue filmsLess hair on faceMasturbationSame-sex attractionViolenceSize of penisBreast enlargementGirls/womenBeautyVaginal SecretionsAcne vulgarisSexual attractionsProblems of lonelinessSexual harassmentLove, marriage, kidsHair on hands and legsSize and shape of the breastThe common problems in adolescents from the parent's perspectiveAdamancyRestlessnessDisobedienceNeglecting studiesPornographyArgumentativeViolent behaviorSocial media addictionNeglecting studiesTemper tantrumsWatching or playing with media for long hoursThe teachers also may have the following complaintsTruancyDisturbs ... Read More

Following are a few things that you need to know about your newborn baby:Newborns will only spit and poop a lot in the initial few months.You should not give your baby a complete bath until his/her umbilical cord drops out.Babies, generally, look old and wrinkled when they are born.Newborns will react much for the initial few weeks.The soft spot of your newborn takes time to harden, so make sure you are careful.In the initial a few months, your baby will sleep without a routine.The tiny nails of your baby grow faster.Your newborn will indicate when there is a need for ... Read More

Here are a few things to remember if you are handling a newborn baby:Wash your hands properly or use a hand sanitizer before touching a newborn.Do not try to shake your baby, whether in play or in anger.Be careful to support your newborn's neck and head.Meet a feeding specialist or lactation consultants who can help you get started nursing or bottle feeding.Make sure your newborn is safely fastened into the stroller, carrier, or car seat.Babies are not as strong as adults. So, be gentle while massaging your baby.Keep noise and light levels low to moderate if sensitive to sound, touch, ... Read More

Breastmilk is the best food for babies less than 6 months old.Formula milk also helps to gain weight in babies.Another food that causes weight gain in babies is Oats.Foods like pumpkin, sweet potato, ragi, yogurt, almonds, dal, ghee, and eggs help the baby to increase weight.Peaches can be given after 6 months of age. Peaches are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and niacin.Urad dal and moong dal helps babies and toddlers to gain a lot of weight.Chicken can also be introduced into your baby's diet after 8 months of age. Chicken is rich in vitamin ... Read More

Is your little bundle of joy is active and awake whole night? Following are the tips for helping your baby sleep throughout the night.Set A Sleeping Routine when your baby becomes two to three months of age. Make sure the sleep time of your baby remains consistent every day. Also, give time to your baby to follow the same sleeping pattern. Even if your toddler seems joyful mood, put him to sleep on his bed. Following this regularly will definitely set a routine for your infant.Keep Your Baby Engaged Through the Day. Allow your baby to play more in the ... Read More

Parenting is the toughest job in the world – especially for new moms as there are no breaks or holidays! And, if the baby is restless or does not sleep during the night, it is the mother who suffers the most. But how to make your restless baby sleep?Always remember that sleep comes naturally to well-fed babies. So, full tummy is the key to good sleep. A newborn baby needs to drink milk at frequent intervals to ensure healthy growth and development.Understand Signs of SleepinessYour newborn baby can't tell you that he/she is feeling sleepy but can give some definite ... Read More

The belief over marriage is diminishing slowly among the youth, which is leading to lowering the interest in marriage. Slowly, the Indian traditions are demolishing from our society and hence, even marriage rituals are becoming minimal.Looking at the present trend of aversion in the youth to follow the traditions and customs, we can predict how would be the marriages in future.Nowadays, rather than marriage, a couple prefers to be a live-in relationship to analyze and judge their relationship and bonding. If they feel it works, they go for marriage or else the relationship would end soon. This has already become ... Read More

Sadly, it is true that competitive parents are ruining Youth Sports and ultimately ruining their child's life. The aching desire of the parents to see their kids win is spoiling the spirit of sport.Parents get excited, feel stress and they want their kid to win at any cost. In fact, it is adults who identify themselves with their kids and want to own their success. They forget that the main purpose of their role in their child's sport is to encourage the child's participation and teach them an invaluable lesson in life that you have to take success and failure ... Read More

Teenage is not a simple time for kids or parents. The best way to cope with requirements and issues at this age is to be aware of them and be prepared to face them. Here is our list of the most usual issues and their solutions that teenagers have to cope up with.Physical Changes: Physical changes occur due to change in the teenager’s hormonal levels. The best way you can do to help out your teenager to get through the stage is to make them conscious of these changes. Describe that it is common for the body to change as ... Read More

Bullying comprises of behaviors that emphasize on making someone else feel insufficient or direct on disparaging someone else. It is nothing but torture, physical harm, continuous degrading speech and attempts to exclude another person. Bullying is mobile and is done with the aim of bringing another person down.A recent research states that teenage bullying is more usual among younger teens than it in older teens. However, it may be that young teens are more vulnerable to physical bullying, which is simple to recognize, and that older teens are soberer in processes of bullying that are not always accurately recognized as ... Read More