A child who is between the age of 12 months and 48 months old (1 year and 4 years old)

A truly amazing tiny person who loves to eat <xyz> food one day and then refuses and spits out said <xyz> food the very next day.

One who requires a lot of clean laundry, tidying-up after, and lots of attention, constant amusement and stimulation – afterall toddlers are like sponges during these years and it is important to nourish their minds as well as their bodies!

One who is methodical and focused in his or her attempts at launching a spoonful of mashed potatoes as easily as a robotic arm assembles a car!

One who’s innocence and wonder inspires us to do better with the abundance of love to share with all;

One who is unconditional in giving, and delightful in receiving that love, along with showering hugs, kisses and smiles to those around him or her; a true joy and a true blessing to treasure.

Source: Dr. Sonia

Fathers in the true sense are the first role model of kids who contribute hugely to develop
the personality of his kids. Surprisingly most fathers do not get their fair share of credit in
building the life of a child. This is primarily due to the protective nature and the responsibility
of guardianship they have to follow. But they have their own ways of showing the love and
eventually every kid realizes the hardships a father goes through to give him a better life.

Father’s Day is celebrated world wide as a tribute to the love, affection and values we receive
from them. Although the date of Father’s Day celebration is not same across the globe but
most prominent is the third Sunday of June. The credit of establishing Father’s Day celebration
goes to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington. She realized the struggle her father went
through to raise his children and created the cause to celebrate one dedicated day for fathers
in line of Mother’s Day. Although initially the day was marked as a religious holiday it became a
festival later on.

With changing times fathers have come much closer to their kids and are doing their best to
earn the love of his children. Today more and more fathers are spending quality time with kids
creating memories for life.

The celebration of Father’s day is incomplete without a surprise. So kids, Just gear up and put
your thinking caps on to make this day memorable for your father. In general gifting, special
trips, Family activities and special dinners are very good idea to uplift the mood. However Gudli
has some unique tips for kids which can add to the spirit of Father’s Day to a new height.

• Take a family picture and draw it by your own. Then gift the picture in a frame as a gift to
be remembered for life.
• Make a greeting card and write how much you love your Dad and see the smile
brightening on his face.
• Take a white Mug and paint “I Love You Dad” or “My Superhero” and gift it to your
father.
• Most important of all wake up early go to your papa and give him a tight hug and greet
him and you’ll know the celebration has started.

Source: Dr. Sonia

The first thing to know is that being healthy does not mean simply not being sick, but keep the body strong, healthy and energetic to enjoy life.

To keep children healthy and eager to play and study, you must ensure that they meet the five standards:

1. Eating well: a healthy balanced diet is one with the food nutritious and healthy. A good diet will promote physical and mental development.

2. Maintain good hygiene: Keep their body clean, bathe every day and brush their teeth after every meal that helps keep them healthy.

3. Breathing fresh air: visit outdoor places such as parks and avoid enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces or where smoking will contribute to good health.

4. Practicing physical activity: swimming, walking, cycling… are activities that help the body to function effectively and feel activity rather than fatigue.

5. Visit the doctor regularly: keep track of immunizations, regular visits to the pediatrician, periodic review of the teeth, the eyes and ears help prevent diseases.

You must try to inculcate in children the above, but above all to be healthy you must ensure that smile and live each day with great joy.

Source: Dr. Sonia

While pregnant with baby number three, I had a hard time feeling relaxed. I couldn’t find a comfortable sleeping position, and my growing baby’s favorite activity involved doing gymnastics with my bladder as her springboard. But pregnancy shouldn’t be uncomfortable all the time, here are a few simple tips to help you enjoy your pregnancy.

The Five-Minute Rule

I’ll admit I complained any chance I got to my husband about being pregnant. Before long it seemed he stopped listening, which of course frustrated me and made me complain more. Then we came up with the five-minute rule: before we went to bed, I had five minutes to tell him about everything that hurt, and he would listen to every ill. I never made the full five minutes, but having the time helped me not to complain—or think about the discomfort—for the rest of the day. (Plus, I slept better.)

Give Yourself a Facial

You don’t have to go to the spa to get a good facial—just to your kitchen. Sonia raj, the spa director at Sona  Spa( Mumbai), knows how to pamper clients. At home, she recommends using plain yogurt as a facial cleanser, a paste of baking soda and water as an exfoliant, and plain yogurt mixed with cornmeal as a body scrub. For dry skin, sonia suggests mixing one avocado and two teaspoons extra virgin olive oil until smooth and applying to your face. After 10 minutes, rinse the mask off with warm water.

Go for a Pedicure

You may not be able to see your feet, but a foot massage and pretty toenails might be just the de-stresser you need. Sonia reminds you to go after your first trimester and to tell your nail technician that you’re pregnant, since certain deep massage techniques and essential oils are not appropriate for pregnancy. If you choose to include fragrant, essential oils as part of your treatment, Sonia recommends soothing oils such as lavender, rose, or chamomile.

Three Deep Breaths

Meditation can help you positively focus your thoughts. If you’ve never meditated before, Thomas Crum, author of several books, including Three Deep Breaths: Finding Power and Purpose in a Stressed-Out World, gives a simple technique that you can integrate into your day. Practice breathing deeply: inhale by filling the belly first then the chest, exhale first out of the belly, then the chest. Once you feel comfortable, use the three-deep-breath strategy. For the first breath, what Crum calls, the Centering Breath, reenergize by doing one deep, calming breath. For the second breath, or the Possibility Breath, think of what you want to be, for instance a good mother, more organized, more confident. Finally, with the last breath, or the Discovery Breath, think about all of the possibilities in your life, what your new little one will be like, whether she’ll have your eyes, whether he’ll have your taste in music.

As a father, Bob understands that we often get caught up during the day and can’t find time to meditate, so he suggests triggers, or anchors, to help us remember. For instance, don’t just say that you’re going to meditate before you shower, have the shower handle as a trigger and do your three deep breaths before you get in. The steering wheel might be another anchor—every time you get into the car and touch the wheel, that’s your reminder to breathe in deeply three times.

Crum compares the cumulative effect of these short meditation sessions to an aerobic workout. “Just like we know that you can have three, 10-minute aerobic sessions throughout the day that add up to a good physical workout, with this meditation process you can align yourself and relax in multiple, short sessions during the day without ever closing your eyes.”

Learn to Say No

“One of the greatest challenges to mothers today is prioritizing and saying no to lesser priorities,” explains Bria Simpson, a parenting coach, mother of three, and the author of The Balanced Mom: Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Self.

“Whenever someone asks something of you, tell them you’ll think about it and get back to them,” says Simpson. “In the next 24 hours, ask yourself—’Is this request a top priority? And does it help me maintain a healthy balance?’ If the answer is no, say no. Become a master mom at saying no, now, and your journey into motherhood will be much more enjoyable!”

Surround Yourself with Beauty

Surround yourself with things that make you feel peaceful, such as your favorite clothing, pictures on the wall, perfumes, or incense, recommends Belov. I have a bowl of my favorite potpourri on a table next to my front door. When I walk in, I smell whiffs of the Mediterranean Sea, which help me de-stress.

Keep your Dates Alive

You may not feel too sexy at 36-weeks pregnant, but Simpson advises you continue going on dates with your spouse. “Every week, spend time just the two of you—go to dinner, catch a movie, or take a walk,” she says. “It will be much easier for your couple relationship to thrive post-baby if you’ve maintained a close relationship during your pregnancy.”

Take Time for Yourself

All of the experts, including Belov and Crum, suggest that pregnancy is the perfect time to indulge. Record the simple moments and your reflections about motherhood in a journal. Create some memories—and relax—by taking a day off from work to meet a friend, go see a movie, or take a walk in the park. “You will be all-consumed in care giving shortly,” relates Simpson. “Build up some good reserves by pampering yourself now!”

Create your Own Relaxation Technique

Whether it’s pregnancy yoga, a trip to your favorite hairstylist, or curling up with a good book, create your own relaxation strategy. Just like every woman’s experience in pregnancy is unique, so too will your method to relax. Try one tip each week to see if you find something that works for you. Not only will you be helping yourself by learning how to relax, your pregnancy might go by faster, too.

Source: Dr Anupama Srini (Gynae)

What is a mother? A mother is a friend.
What is a mother? A mother is your hero.
What is a mother? A mother is someone who can make your wishes comes true.
What is a mother? A mother is sugar and spice.
What is a mother? A mother knows all the coolest music and style.
What is a mother? A mother is everything in between.
What is a mother? A mother is a better version of you.
What is a mother? A mother is your mommy till the day that you leave this world behind.

A mother is someone who loves her children unconditionally. She gives herself without waiting to be noticed. Her day starts and ends with a prayer that God would bless, guide and guard her children. Her heart bleeds whenever she sees her children in pain, but exercises disciplinary measures when necessary in order to mold her children to be a person of good values, inner strength, integrity and good character. She doesn’t force her children to be what she wants them to be. Instead, she supports and guides them to realize their dreams and reach their full potentials. She painstakingly teaches her children life skills, patiently answers their queries no matter how trivial they may be and truly pays attention. She teaches them to do away with wrongdoings and leads by example.

A mother’s task is never ending. It doesn’t stop even she’s in the office or anywhere away from home. There’s no day offs or time outs. No amount of money would compensate for the enormous tasks that a mother takes, but the hugs, smiles, kisses of her children are enough to soothe, to lift her up and to refresh her soul.

She is like a wonder woman. She takes different roles at different times. She could be a teacher, then a counselor, a nurse, a caregiver, a protector, a playmate or a friend. She would try hard to be what she thinks her children need her to be in a given moment. A mother will do everything even the unimaginable out of her enormous love for her children.

She is an angel in disguise who gives her children wings to fly, helps them to soar high and who is always there to catch them when they fall.

By. Lovely

Moms returning to work typically have an easier time finding a satisfying job when they take steps to protect their earning power, stay involved in their industry and maintain business networks while they are at home caring for their children. If you are a stay at home mom, and you plan to return to paid employment some time in the future, your ability to return to the workforce in a satisfying job will have a lot to do with what you do when you are not employed.

Finding a child-care situation you feel good about is one way to help ease this transition. You have many options, from an in-home nanny to a home day care or large center. Take your time with this decision, and follow what your instincts are telling you about the people who you’re considering putting in charge of your baby. Some mothers and fathers work opposite shifts while their baby is very small to avoid having to use outside child care. Dads often benefit from this arrangement, since they get an opportunity to bond with the baby while you’re working. You could also save a lot of money. One potential drawback is that you won’t see each other as much, and your relationship may need extra attention. Don’t forget to consider family as possible caretakers — siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents may be willing and available. Try your mom’s groups — sometimes another mom is interested in providing child care. Maybe you could even trade off if your schedules allow. Whatever child-care situation you choose, be flexible and open to the idea of changing things if they don’t work out.

By.  Mrs. Shobha