Author: Zaineb

When Your Toddler Ignores You

Natasha’s entire day revolves around Darsh, her three-year old, and his needs. Darsh, too, dotes on her. Except during Diwali, that is the time when her parents, in-laws or her sisters come visiting.  Both the parents take a backseat for Darsh then, who wants to be with the relatives more than with his parents. Needless to say, all the discipline taught to him over the months goes down the drain. Natasha feels quite sad then, she feels like crying at times. Is This Normal? Well, it’s a bit natural to feel left out or even a little jealous when,...

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15 Goody Bag Ideas for Baby’s 1st Birthday Party

A birthday goody bag is often given out to children who are guests at the party. Preparing goody bags for your baby’s 1st birthday party requires some careful planning. Guidelines to Choose a Goody Bag While making a goody bag for tiny guests, keep in mind the following guidelines Bag should contain things which the child can use in his everyday life. The gifts should be safe and healthy. For example, it’s better not to give balloons and tiny sweets to toddlers as they pose serious choking hazards. Choose colorful birthday bags, and give a personal touch by decorating with...

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Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings with it many changes. Know all about it in the Top 15 Early Symptoms of Pregnancy.  Amongst others, one is changing food cravings and requirements. It’s easy for an expecting mother to lose track of what and when she eats as she juggles household responsibilities while meeting the demands of her changing body. If that’s the case with you, read on. Here are some great tips to keep you well-nourished amidst your chores, and also on days when you just feel like lazing around all day! Eat Right An expecting mother needs 300 extra calories during the first trimester,...

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Things to Do on Your Baby’s 1st Birthday

A 1st birthday party is best kept short and sweet-lasting around one to two hours. Toddlers can get quite cranky, so it’s best to avoid overcrowding, and just keep your guest-list to a manageable number. Arrange these fun things for the big and small guests: Party Activities Arrange dancing to the tunes of nursery rhymes for some musical fun. In a big space, put out a large drawing sheet or several small sheets and some safe finger paints, and invite all toddlers to fulfill their artistic desires. Let them dip their palms and put their hand-prints on the large sheet....

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Baby’s 1st Birthday Party: Where and How

Your baby’s 1st birthday is special. After all, it marks one full year of your being a parent, if it’s your first child. You would have begun planning for the 1stbirthday party by the 11th month mostly, some parents start as early as when the baby is six-months old. It’s best to keep baby’s 1st birthday a simple affair, within budget. Lots of fancy stuff and extravagance will go unnoticed by your baby. It might even end up making him feel overwhelmed. Here are some innovative ideas to give that lovely personal touch to your child’s 1st birthday, rather than hiring professional party...

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