Wednesday, December 31

Homemade Eggless Cooker Cake

So this is the last day of this year. My daughter was after me to make a cake at home. And I had promised myself to try my hand at making cake during this year.

Finally, I did it! Before the end of this year...
It is an achievement for me, plz don't laugh while reading this...
Though it looks very ordinary still I want to share it with you.




Pillsbury Eggless Cooker Cake made it possible for me.

As recommended on the packet, I stirred a 3/4th cup of milk, two spoon oil, and the mix provided thoroughly for 2 minutes. Then poured it in a greased vessel. The same vessel was placed in the cooker as instructed and was cooked on low flame for 35 minutes without a whistle. I used a timer on my mobile so that I do not get occupied anywhere else. As my mobile buzzed, I opened the lid of the cooker and checked through the knife test.

Voila!
The cake was ready (to my surprise:))
My daughter was delighted. Then both of us decorated this cake with chocolate sauce and gems. This cake is a small part of our New Year celebrations with kids. It is sometimes very pleasurable and sweet as well to act kiddish. 

Till now I was good at homemade sweet dishes such as Gajar Ka Halwa. Do check out this sweet recipe made with carrots.


Now, I hope I will continue the effort and make some great cakes as well in the future ( actually this one is part of my new year resolutions for 2015 which I will share soon with you.)

If you also have a similar story then please share here with us. We will be glad to know about your experiences!

Wishing you HAPPY NEW YEAR EVE
and 
Prosperous 2015.

Wednesday, December 17

Celebrate with awesome cakes

Celebrations whether big or small are incomplete without sweets. You may spend time in preparing homemade sweet dishes for your loved ones and may also order some exotic delicacies to satiate the taste buds of young and old.

Everybody craves for cakes. The more you get more you want. For kids and elders, for friends and unexpected guests, cakes find a corner in every heart. Therefore, it is wise to keep such delicacy ready at your home especially during the holiday season. You may order some of the best cakes through the internet. Here are some of the options:



Sweet memories of this delicious cake will last till the next celebrations. Order this fruity cake for your family. You may also send the cake to your relatives living in a different city or country. It would indeed be a tasty surprise for them!

Another option that you can bring home via internet services is:

                                         VANILLA PLUM CAKE 1 kg

Awesome cakes such as  Vanilla Plum Cake is irresistibly delicious and must-have during celebrations. Your kids would ask for more definitely!

You can also order truffle cake, chocolate cakes or something different such as Raspberry cake for your family. See how tempting it is....it will surely melt in your mouth and of course, one bite is not enough!!

Therefore, wait for no further and place your order now!!

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Carrot Halwa

Monday, December 15

Yummy Carrot Halwa to sweeten the relations


The holiday season especially the Christmas holidays is indeed incomplete without sweet delicacies. Since the festive mood is already on and holidays are not distant either, get ready to prepare some sweets at home.

Carrots halwa or gajar ka halwa is the most awaited Indian sweet dish in winters. I prepare this dish often in colder months to satiate the sweet teeth of my family and mine too! Here I have shared my recipe with you.




Recipe of Gajar ka halwa


Ingredients:

Carrots (gajar) 3 kg  ( This much of quantity lasts for 4-5 days, you may take lesser quantity)

Khoya or milk solids 250 grams

Sugar  400 grams approx, ( depends on your liking)

Cardamom powder 2 spoons

1 small bowl of sliced almonds

1 small bowl of sliced cashew nuts

                         Procedure for Gajar ka Halwa:


Peel and grate all the carrots and put them in a heavy bottom wok on medium flame. Let the moisture dries. Stir at regular intervals and switch the flame between high and low.

Now add sugar and stir continuously at high flame.

When the mixture is almost dried up, add khoya or milk solids and mix well. Now add cardamom powder, and nuts and mix thoroughly.

Your gajar ka halwa or carrot halwa is ready to serve.

Garnish with almonds and nuts and serve hot!

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 Homemade soups


Monday, December 1

Delicious Veg Pasta Soup

Hello Friends,

Hope you are enjoying the season. Here I am ready with another recipe for vegetable soup. This one is Veg Pasta soup. I liked it very much and the kids loved it too as they are fond of anything related to pasta!
 So great way to tempt kids to eat veggies when you include pasta in your soup, right?
Here are the ingredients:

Grated ginger, garlic, spring onions, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, french beans, capsicum, one tomato, and any other seasonal vegetable. One bowl of boiled pasta Oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper                                      

Recipe for Veg Pasta Soup:

1. Heat a spoon of oil in a wok and put some ginger and garlic. Both of these have medicinal properties that relieve you from various health issues.
2. Now saute chopped spring onion and tomato in the wok.
3. After 2-3 minutes, add all the finely chopped vegetables and cover the same with lid.
4. When the vegetables are half cooked, add the boiled pasta and stir fry.
5. Add adequate water, salt to taste, black pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar and bring the soup to a boil.
6. The soup is ready to serve. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot!


           

Hope you would try this soup recipe as well. Remember to share your views with me.








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Friday, November 21

My Mixed Vegetable Soup Recipe

Soups are making winters warmer. Isn't it? Besides, providing plenty of nutrients, these healthy soups are a great way to warm up and have a pleasant time with your family.

So here I am ready with another recipe of nutritious soup which I make at home:

Mixed Vegetable Soup Recipe


Ingredients of the soup are:

 4 Spring onions, 2 red tomatoes, 5-6 florets of cauliflower, cabbage, 2 capsicum, 5-6 beans, 2 carrots, salt, black pepper powder, soy sauce, vinegar, oil,

Recipe:

1. Finely chop all the vegetables.
2. Heat two spoons of oil of your choice in the wok.                    
3. Add spring onions and saute for a while.
4. Now add tomatoes followed by other vegetables.
5. Saute all the vegetables at low flame till they are half cooked.
6. Add four cups of water, some salt as per taste and stir. Cook for 10 minutes at medium flame.
7. When the vegetables are cooked, add black pepper powder, two spoons soy sauce, and a spoon of vinegar. Bring the soup to a boil and then turn off the heat.


Your Mixed Vegetable Soup is ready to serve. Garnish it with coriander leaves, butter/ cheese, and serve it with soup sticks for more flavor.

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Veg Pasta Soup

Monday, November 17

Tomato soup recipe

Hello everyone,

Vegetable Soups are my favorite especially the tomato soup. My family is also a big fan of this one.  It's filled with the goodness of tomatoes and other ingredients which I always include.

Tomato Soup Recipe

Here is my recipe for tomato soup which you can also relish:


Ingredients: 7-8 red and ripe tomatoes, 3-4 carrots, some french beans, few leaves of cabbage, and ginger (optional).
Salt, black pepper powder, butter, sugar, coriander leaves for garnishing.


Kids would never come to know that you have added so many veggies to the tomato soup! Add these along with tomatoes and provide your family with the maximum advantage of vegetables.

 Method:

Wash all the vegetables. Peel off the carrots and cut them roughly. Now cut all the vegetables into large pieces and place them in a cooker. Put half a cup of water, one small spoon of salt, and place the lid. Boil them for some time. After 3-4 minutes of one whistle of the cooker, switch off the flame.

store soup in a glass jar and freeze



Now let the vegetables cool down. Make a puree of the boiled vegetables in a mixer/ food processor and strain them. Now you get a thick paste that you can either use to prepare soup or store in a glass jar and freeze for future use.      

                                 
In a pan, put some thick paste of soup and some water. Add some sugar and black pepper powder according to your taste. ( Note: I prefer a sweet-salty taste so I have added some sugar. In case you like the tangy flavor, then do not use sugar.) Bring it to a boil and then serve in a soup bowl. Do not forget to add some cubes of butter ( avoid butter if you wish to lose weight) and leaves of coriander.

Serve the yummy tomato soup quickly and enjoy it with your family in winter evenings.



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Wednesday, November 12

Easy to prepare Vegetable soups

Vegetable-based soups are filled with the goodness of nature. No preservatives, chemicals, or artificial colors. When you have them on a regular basis, you get plenty of nutrients and energy. Unlike packed soups, homemade vegetable soups are fresh and fulfilling. Furthermore, you can experiment and make changes as per your liking and creativity.

HOMEMADE SOUPS FOR KIDS AND FAMILY

Here are some easy to prepare homemade soups that do not take lots of time and effort.

Tomato soup  

                                                   


Tomato soup is one of the most favorite soups among kids and adults alike. This one is very easy to prepare. You can also show some creativity by adding some more ingredients of your choice and garnishing with different things such as cream, coriander, etc. Some like the tangy flavor of tomato soup and some prefer to have a sweet-salty taste. Make your own recipe and share it with your family today!


Hot and sour soup

This Chinese soup finds a place at every dinner table. Loaded with lots of seasonal veggies and Chinese sauces, the hot and sour soup is perfect for winter evenings when you need some extra energy and enthusiasm to go on.

You may prepare it without using oil and butter to cut down the calories. Though this recipe is originally high on spices, you may alter according to your taste and restrict chilies or chili sauce to suit your taste buds.


Veg, Talumein Soup


Another Chinese soup which is filled with lots of vegetables, spices, and sauces! What sets it apart from other soups is the use of noodles. Kids love to eat and drink the soup because of noodles.
If your kids are fussy eaters then make this soup and they would start asking for more. It iS a great way to make kids eat vegetables.

The biggest advantage of making Talumein soup at home is that you may delete certain ingredients such as chili sauce and chili oil which make the extra spicy. This is not possible with pre-packed soups wherein the spices and flavor are innate.

Lentil soup with vegetables               


To get enough of proteins along with other nutrients, try the lentil soup. Use one lentil or combination of two lentils to make this soup and add vegetables to it. You can add herbs such as parsley and mint to enhance the flavor and nutritional value. The result is a healthy and satisfying meal for dinner.



Monday, November 10

Health benefits of homemade soups for kids


A wholesome diet is a prerequisite for the complete development of children. One of the essential ingredients of a wholesome diet of a kid is homemade soup. There is nothing to be amazed about it. Soups indeed have plenty of visible as well as hidden benefits that your kids deserve. If you are still not aware or not sure then read on to find out more about soups.

Nutritional benefits of homemade soups

Homemade soups, especially, constitute fresh vegetables and ingredients that are full of nutrients. So when your child consumes a bowl of soup on a daily basis, you can be assured that he/ she gets a daily supply of vitamins, proteins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. In addition, these homemade soups have no preservatives and are low in sodium, fats, and carbohydrates.



With increasing activity levels and hectic schedules of growing kids, it is important to incorporate healthy eating habits in their lifestyle so that they remain prepared and active at all times. Soups thus fit into their routine very well without taking much time and rendering health benefits in abundance.

Superior option over junk foods

Soups are healthy snacks that contain only the health benefits of veggies, legumes, grains, and good meat. They are the best option for lunches and early evening snacks. These are great appetizers that ensure the goodness of nature while side-lining junk foods and foods rich in Trans fats.


                                                    
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When you are ready with your bowl of tasty soup, kids are unlikely to rush to chocolates, chips, aerated drinks, burgers, and other high-calorie foods. Therefore, you introduce them to healthy eating while taking them far from unhealthy foods without knowing them.

Protection from obesity and other health problems

Vegetable-based soups provide ample benefits to the mind and body of kids. Soups are ideal and delicious meals for obese kids who need to lose weight as these meals are low in carbohydrates and fats. Moreover, many gastric issues such as constipation and indigestion can be tackled among kids when they consume healthy homemade soups.  

         


In case, your child has fallen ill or suffering from cold/cough/ fever then soups are the best way to provide quick nutrition as they are easy on the stomach and digest really fast.

With so much to gain and nothing to lose, prepare your child’s favorite soup today at home and experience the healthy benefits!

Friday, September 26

Vital Facts related to Chikungunya

Medical advancement has been able to conquer all types of diseases in today's scenario. There are different types of cures and vaccines available in the medicinal world for almost every fatal disease that human beings are vulnerable too. However, there is a long list of diseases still irk the human race, some diseases remain feral, and no cure has been developed for them until now. Chikungunya is one such disease.



What is Chikungunya Virus, after all?

The Chikungunya Virus, also popularly known as Chikungunya fever, is a human viral disease that is not transmitted from one person to another. An infected Culex or Aedes mosquito of different types of species causes it. If anyone in your family is infected with the Chikungunya virus, you will notice symptoms like,
  • Joint Pain
  • Swelling in joints
  • Rashes
  • Pain in the lower back of the body
  • Severe Nausea
  • Chill (feeling cold)
  • Severe Fever
  • Severe Headache

Important Facts related to Chikungunya Virus


  • Chikungunya fever is very similar to Dengue fever. However, being a viral disease, it cannot be transmitted from one person to another, like Dengue fever.
  • Chikungunya fever is relatively non-fatal as compared to Dengue.
  • There are no preventive vaccinations for Chikungunya virus; therefore, one must take prior precautions in order to reduce the risk of being contaminated due to this virus.
  • The outbreak of the Chikungunya fever starts showing its symptoms within three to seven days after the mosquito bite.
  • Patients suffering are recovered fully, unlike in most of the Dengue cases.
  • Due to same symptoms, there are times when doctors misguide Chikungunya as Dengue fever.
  • There is only one best way to protect yourself against Chikungunya, i.e. protecting yourself from mosquito bites.

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Tuesday, September 16

Do and Don’ts during Dengue

For doctors, it is not at all an easy catch to treat dengue patients, but the nonprofessional would think of every possible way through which dengue can be treated. Most commonly, people think that antibiotics can treat dengue, as they do most infections. Many people also feel that dengue is a contagious disease that can be easily transmitted from one person to another. Moreover, some think that they can be vaccinated against dengue.
Therefore, here is a list for you to know what to do and what not to do in Dengue Fever,
                                     
                
What to Do in Dengue Fever
ü  The first thing you need to do is visit a doctor immediately, if dengue is suspected.
ü  Cases related to Dengue fever/Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever should be observed separately, as they need extra attention of doctor.
ü  If you think the high fever can be the result of dengue, try to keep the body temperature lower than 39 C.
ü  Give paracetamol to the patient suffering from high fever, but not more than four times in a day.
ü  Determine the blood platelet count and haemtocrits count in the patient's body through regular tests, as drop in platelets and rise in haematocrits are important for an early diagnosis of Dengue Fever.
ü  Platelet transfusion is advised, if platelets fall consecutively, but as per doctor's advice and your medicinal history. Continuous monitoring of health of the patient is of utmost importance.
ü  It is essential to give large amount of fluids like juice, milk, water, and soup to dengue patients along with their normal diet.
ü  Keep your surroundings clean and hygienic.

What not to do in Dengue Fever
ü  Never give antibiotics to dengue patients.
ü  Never give Brufen or Aspirin to patient suffering from high fever.

ü  Avoid use of steroids. They do not provide any type of benefit in the treatment of dengue fever.

Monday, September 15

Important information about dengue

Dengue Fever is one of the scariest diseases, which is on everyone's list of things that they are afraid of. The reason is that dengue has already cost the lives of many and not even the wealthy are spared of its horror attacks. Dengue Fever is renowned as one of the acute illnesses that happen quite often and among people living in dengue prone or tropical areas. The onset of dengue is treated very normally and many people usually mistake it for an ordinary ailment.

Symptoms of Dengue


The beginning of this disease shows the following symptoms in the body of the patient after four to ten days of the fever,
  • Severe Headache - The severe headache is the cause of excessive burden on the brain due to dengue fever.
  • Skin Rash - Skin rash appears on the whole body of the patient after three to four days on the onset of fever.
  • Vomiting – The body of the patient does not respond to any food item given to him/her in the fever, which eventually leads to vomiting. In dengue fever, digestion becomes very slow.
  • Severe Nausea – Nausea can be defined as severe cold and cough, which are some of the symptoms of dengue fever and swollen lymph nodes.
  • Unbearable Pain Behind the Eyes – The whole body of the dengue patients pains a lot after the onset of fever, especially eyes.
  • Sudden, very high Fever – The ranging of the fever in dengue keeps on fluctuating up and down. The fever can go up to 106 F.
  • Sometimes, the fever goes down after three days but would resurface again. Therefore, it is indispensable to keep a track of blood platelet count from the first day of dengue fever. 

Other important facts about Dengue


  • Mosquitoes, that carry the dengue virus, bites only during the daytime, peak hours are before sunrise and sunset.     
  • To avoid the attack of viruses on your kids, you can use electric vapor mats and mosquito coils.
  • For kids, it is essential to use mosquito nets during bedtime to avoid bites.
  • The more severe form of dengue is also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which gradually becomes the reason for the death of the patient. Everyone should be vigilant when it comes to dengue cases, as the only way to save the lives of kids, is the right medication and attention.
  • Kids suffering from early stages of dengue yet can be treated at home; they just need plenty of fluids, bed rest, and nutritious foods.
  • Actually, no vaccine can treat dengue fever as a virus causes it.
  • It is important to destroy every possible breeding place of the mosquitoes.
  •  The best precaution is to remove stagnant water from tires, plastic bags, bottles, and cans.
Precaution is the best way to stay away from dengue

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Tuesday, September 9

How to protect Kids from Dengue?

Dengue is also popularly known as "break-bone fever.” This viral disease spreads through severe mosquito bites. A mosquito known as Aedes Aegypti is the principal transmitter of this disease. Every year anywhere from 50 to 390, million people fall ill with dengue, resulting in more than half a million being hospitalized. The main symptom of Dengue is high fever with rashes everywhere on the body. Most kids suffering from Dengue remain ill for about 10 days. Therefore, one can recover from Dengue, if given the right kind of treatment within the prescribed time. Read to know how to protect kids from dengue-  
                                                                 

                                                                      
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Protect kids from Dengue

 Check steps on how to protect kids from Dengue


  • Citronella Oil-Based Creams - Always ensure that you use citronella oil-based cream, spray, and herbal mosquito repellents to protect your kids from Dengue. Use a repellent that contains 30-50% DEET in it for children over 3 months of age.

  • Mosquito Nets - Mosquito nets are essential for kids while they sleep in the afternoon. If you do not already have them, install them on their beds. In addition, fix mosquito meshes on windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your house.

  • Long-Sleeve Clothes - Protect your kids by making them wear loose, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they go out to play.                                                  

  • Staying in safe places - If you are traveling to a dengue-infected area, try to stay in clean hotels and resorts to avoid contact with mosquitoes. In addition, ensure that your room is air-conditioned and that proper measures have been taken to reduce the mosquito population.

  • EPA-Registered Repellent - Spray the clothes of your kids with EPA-registered repellent for greater protection. This repellent contains permethrin that helps in keeping mosquitoes away from your kids. Remember, do not use permethrin on the skin.

                 

FAQs related to Dengue



Check tips to protect kids from dengue

Q   What are the symptoms of dengue fever?

A   Headache, really high fever of up to 105 degrees F, rashes on the body, pain in muscles, bones, joints, and eyes, bruising, and mild gum/ nose bleeding are common dengue symptoms. The symptoms may aggravate to vomiting, stomachache, respiratory problems, severe bleeding, nausea, etc.


Q    What is the time duration of dengue?

A. It may take 4 days to 2 weeks when symptoms arise after being bitten by a dengue mosquito., and may last up to a week.

Q. Any precautions to avoid dengue in kids?

A. Restrict the visit to parks and outside so that kids are not infected with dengue. Also, avoid mosquito breeding in your neighborhood.

Q. Suggest a DIY remedy to prevent mosquito bites.

A. Lavender is suitable for preventing mosquito bites as well as soothing skin after insect bites. Simply crush some lavender flowers, and apply the oil to open skin areas such as arms and ankles.
Alternatively, you may buy lavender oil, soak a cotton ball or cloth is a few drops of oil, and apply the same on the skin.

                                      

Hope these tips will help you to safeguard yourself and your family from dengue.



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Saturday, August 30

Home remedies to cure Malaria in Kids

Malaria can easily affect everyone, including young infants too. It generally happens with kids who are living in or traveling to malaria-prone areas. The kids staying in such areas are advised to take anti-malarial drugs such as chloroquine or mefloquine. The dosage of this drug depends upon the age and weight of the kid.

Home remedies to cure Malaria in Kids

There are a number of home remedies as well to cure malaria in kids at home. Some of them are:


  • Basil Leaves - It is a good remedy to cure malaria. You need to take out an extract of 12-15 leaves of basil and add a tablespoon of black pepper in it then give it to kids. The kids who are in their initial stage of malaria get great relief from this remedy. You may also add honey to the basil extract and consume to reduce the effects of malaria.
    Basil: Herbal remedy for malaria
  • Grapefruit - Grapefruit in raw condition or in the form of liquid juice is very helpful in controlling the intensity of infection. It is a very useful and effective herbal remedy for curing malaria.
  • Lemon Juice - Extract some fresh lemon juice from half-cut lemon, and add it to one-cup lukewarm water. Consuming this water by low sipping will help in controlling the rise in temperature in the first stage of fever.
  • Alum - Alum acts as a great recovery agent in curing malaria. It needs to dry roasted and powdered. A teaspoon of this alum powder needs to be consumed four hours before the expected fever attack and half a teaspoon after two hours of the malaria attack.
  • Cinnamon - Cinnamon is a valuable remedy in healing malaria. One tablespoon of powdered cinnamon needs to be boiled with water. After that, you need to add a pinch of pepper powder and a tablespoon of honey to the water and drink it.

Generally asked Questions to cure Malaria in kids


Q 1- Can malaria get cured on its own?

A     Malaria requires proper treatment and medicines. However, if proper drugs not taken then it may continue or relapse.

Q 2 - What are the symptoms of Malaria in kids?

Symptoms are fever, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nausea, chills, weakness, etc.

Q 3 - Who is more susceptible to malaria infection?

A      Kids below age 5 years are highly susceptible to malaria.


Chances of getting malaria are quite high in the monsoon season. It is advisable to take preventive measures for malaria beforehand to keep the disease at bay. In case this disease strikes you, hope these remedies will be helpful to fight malaria and to keep your family healthy.


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Thursday, August 28

Precautions to Safeguard Kids from Malaria

Malaria is a very serious disease common during rains. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Common symptoms of the disease are drowsiness, low appetite, lack of sleep, and irritability followed by high fever, body ache, and shivering and sweating as well. If not taken care of on time, the disease can be fatal. However, malaria is absolutely preventable.


Safeguard kids from Malaria
Safeguard kids from Malaria



The best way to prevent Malaria is to take necessary steps to ensure that the mosquito does not bite you. 


The precautions to safeguard kids from Malaria


As per World Health Organization, approx half of the world population is at great risk from Malaria. Particularly, kids below 5 years are at higher risk.

However, with active prevention measures and precautions, you can protect your family from this health issue. Check the following precautions to safeguard kids from malaria and yourself-

Share your love of books with them!

  • Wearing Loose-Fitting Clothes - It is an essential step if you are traveling with your kids to a new place or village. Ensure that your kids wear loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves, long trousers. In addition, keep socks handy for your kids if you are out at dusk or night.

  • Mosquito Repellent Cream - Apply an insect repellent cream that contains diethyltoluamide (DEET) on the skin and clothes of your kids. Stronger preparation against Malaria will keep your kids safe.

  • Mosquito Net - Always ensure that you use a mosquito net over the bed of your kids. Always check that it is not impregnated with an insecticide and contains any holes in it.

  • Insecticide Spray - Spray your kid’s room with an insecticide before they go to bed to sleep at night.



    • Air Conditioning - Ensure that the air conditioner of your kids' room is working perfectly. Using air conditioning means lesser mosquitoes as they are less active in cooler temperatures.

    • Close doors and windows Keep the doors and windows closed to avoid entry of Anopheles mosquitoes inside your homes during the evenings. Moreover, you may install mesh windows to let the fresh air in while diverting mosquitoes.
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    • Stagnant water is dangerous - Do not let the dirty water stagnate inside and around your home as it serves as the breeding space for mosquitoes. Ensure your vases and buckets do not have long-kept water and coolers are dry.

    • Precautions while traveling outside - While you are out on a stroll with your baby or traveling, use a stroller net on the baby stroller to avoid mosquitoes biting your little one. Moreover, follow the above instructions when you are on vacation such as using mosquito repellent devices and creams to avoid biting

    Along with these, you need to ensure that your surroundings are clean as mosquitoes thrive in dirty places and in stagnant water. 

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    Friday, June 6

    Summer Activities for Father and Kids


    Why should mothers have all the fun?  Moms do take out kids for play and enjoyment. Fathers are not behind either. Even if they have limited time to spend with their kids, Dads can spend quality time with kids and have a blast! Here are some interesting Summer Activities for Fathers out there that will keep kids asking for more, sure:

    Summer Activities for Fathers and Kids


    Dip in the pool/ splash pool with Dad


    Take the kids for a swim in the nearby pool. If that is not possible, make a splash pool in your own backyard, fill it with water and water toys, and start splashing water on each other. There can be no other way to beat the sun in style and have unlimited fun too.

    Sports activities


    Playing ball with Papa is so much fun. Kids get to learn more while being safe under the wings of their Father. If kids are quite older then a trip to a nearby gym, tennis court, sports stadium, or jogging on the track can be fun. Moreover, take a membership in a sports club and visit as often as possible with adults-to-be kids.                                      
                                             
    Father and kids have quality time in the park


    Chef in the kitchen


    Challenge the lady of the house with some delicious dishes made by Daddy Dear. Let Papa do all the chopping and cooking while the kids help him decide on the menu, find ingredients, and set the table.

    Shopping spree with Papa


     For a change, Fathers can take the kids shopping and eat out too! Let the kids prepare their list and Daddy will fulfill their command. (Mothers, meanwhile can head to a saloon for overdue beauty treatments!)

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    Indoor games


    On Sundays or other holidays, it will be fun to play board games such as Snakes and Ladders, chess, Monopoly, Uno, etc., with Dad. Printable games are other options that will keep Father-kids occupied the whole day while mothers can take a nap.


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    Outdoor fun


    Long drives, visiting a museum, historical building or garden, or camping out with father are outdoor activities that kids will remember for a long. Besides, this is the right time to visit an amusement park, enjoy paintball, or enjoy go-cart. Not only this will provide bonding time with kids, but it will also give the father relief from his daily routine.

    Visit down the memory lane


    Photo albums bring back memories of childhood. Instead of going through your child's album, let the kids watch the pictures of their fathers from younger times. In addition, uncover the old school certificates/ awards/ mementos to your kids to let them discover the hidden aspects/talents of their father.

    Tell them about your dreams, passions, achievements, and even embarrassments- in short, let kids explore the more fragile/ innocent side of their father.




    Wednesday, May 21

    Benefits of Playing Chess for Kids

    Chess is not just any other indoor game. Besides, a good time-pass for kids and adults, the game has plenty of advantages that make it a compulsory activity for kids. One can safely term chess as a "brain-stimulating game".

    Discover the benefits of Playing Chess for Kids


    Choose chess to improve concentration


    The game of chess requires full focus and any distraction can cause a valuable piece on the board. To win the game a player needs to pay complete attention to the moves of the game and act accordingly. Thus chess sharpens the concentration of the players.

    Chess develops critical thinking and logic


    The kid learns cause and effect relations. He or she gets to know the effect of the move or action taken in the game. In order to win, thus, the child has to foresee the probable future moves after he/ she makes the move which can lead to winning or loss. Chess, therefore, develops logical ability as well as critical thinking.
                                                               

    Playing chess fosters originality


     Chess players develop original thinking and creativity to invent new variations and patterns in the game. This quality helps them in life to think unique and out-of-the-box.


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    Chess improves memory



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    Besides, enhancing concentration, chess also improves the memory of the players. The former reinforces the latter as one player plays the game more and more.

    Playing chess inculcates independence


    Players of chess have to take decisions about the game independently by using their own ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Hence to develop independence in children, chess is a valuable learning tool.

    Chess teaches the relation between dedication and outcome


    Kids learn to relate between hard work and outcome. The more they practice, the more they learn the game. The direct relation between dedication and results gets established in their minds.

    Chess is an indoor game, which can be played anywhere and anytime among all age groups. It is easy to carry while on travel. So, there is no dull moment when your favorite chess game is with you!

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    Wednesday, May 14

    Exciting Brain stimulating games for toddlers

    Keeping the toddlers creatively occupied has never been an easy job for parents. At this stage, kids like to explore, discover, and experiment with whatever comes in their way. All this is important for their development. Besides, allowing kids a free hand in a safe zone, parents need to provide the defined tools that will enhance their brain development in all possible ways.

    Benefits of Brain- Stimulating Games for Toddlers


    Toddler oriented  brain-stimulating games are the right learning tools that help to improve

    • eye guided hand movement of the toddler
    • fine motor skills
    • logical thinking skills
    • cognitive skills
    • language skills
    • listening skills
    • emotional development 
    • ability to make choices
    With the brain-stimulating game, you can feel the difference in the overall development of the child.

    Exciting Educational Toys for your Toddler


    One such brain-boosting game is given below for your toddler.



    Completely safe, colorful, exciting, great learning tool for your toddler and available at low rates.
    It would be a lot easy to engage your child in this fun game without any hassle.
    Invest in this educational toy and help in the all-round development of your child while playing.



    Wednesday, February 19

    Magic of a hug

    Magic of a hug for parent and child
    Nothing compares to a hug from a parent to his kid.



    Hugging has magical powers. You don't believe this. If you don't then for once go ahead and give a tight hug to your kid and feel the difference. You cannot express that in words but you will feel what a HUG can do to you and to your child.

    Many of us do not give value to hugging. In fact, in some cultures, hugging kids often is considered a way to pamper him/ her and spoil the child in the long run. However, it is not so. On the contrary, hugging has several health benefits. It has magical benefits for both parties.


    Hugging is important for child development.


    Babies feel emotionally secure and loved when they are close to the body of their parents. Complete child development includes mental growth too. Kids who are deprived of touch and affection are likely to be emotionally weak in comparison to kids who are loved and hugged often.


    Hug generates positive vibes.


    Hugging kids is important
    Hugs from close family members create a positive environment.


     When you hug your child, he is filled with love, laughter, affection, confidence, and positivism. It applies to you too! Hug generates positive emotions in the related brain cells and creates an optimistic atmosphere around the people.   
                                              

    A hug means acceptance.

    When you hug someone you mean that you are embracing him/ her despite his flaws, mistakes, or weaknesses. Kids need such assurance that though they fail to match your high expectations, they are still loved. When you give a hug to your disobedient son/ daughter, you mean that you may not like his/ her behavior but you still love him/ her like before. Forgive and forget your child's mistake with a hug.


    Hug a day keeps the stress away.




    Embrace your child often
    Embrace your loved ones to feel alive and stress-free.

    A hug is a gateway to happiness and optimism. It instantly reduces the stress of children as well as yours. Go ahead and give a nice hug to your children.


    Hug has medicinal properties.


     Yes, of course. Give a hug when your child is ill, in pain or sad, and see the positive change in his health. When you connect to him via a hug, he gets charged up, energized, and relaxed.

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    Strengthen your bond with your kids through hugging.


    If you want to fill the gap between your kids then take a step and embrace them now. Hugging strengthens the bond and makes a relationship more beautiful and worthy.

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