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How To Deal With Kids Who Lie

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Most parents feel betrayed and hurt when they catch their child lying to them. This leads to frustration and anger. But you must remember that lying is normal. Prega News is not saying that lying is okay; we’re just saying that it’s natural. It’s something that even adults do.

That is why it’s important that you do not over react but teach your kids not to lie. Before you tell you how to deal with kids who lie, here are a few reasons why most kids lie.

  • To fit in with peers
  • To get attention
  • To avoid hurting other’s feelings
  • To avoid trouble

So, now that you have an understanding of why most children lie, here are a few do’s and don’ts that’ll help you deal with it.

  1. Don’t label your kid verbally or don’t mentally brand your child as a liar. An occasional lie doesn’t make him/her a liar.
  2. Be honest. If you’re not sure whether your child is lying or not, tell him/her. Do not accuse without proof.
  3. Don’t ask questions that are setting your child your child up to lie.
  4. Do recognize that a child who’s lying frequently might be struggling with low self-esteem. Lying can be a symptom, not a problem.
  5. Don’t jump to conclusions. Your child’s perspective might be very different from yours, but it doesn’t mean that he/she is lying.
Mom is scolding the child who is lying
Mom is scolding kid

  1. Do implement consequences of lying. You might be an understanding parent, but you also need to be firm, and learn to punish appropriately.
  2. Do realize that transitioning from lying is time taking. Do not get frustrated and angry. You need to encourage your child.
  3. Don’t use threats to stop the lying or make rules that will punish future lying. You might be saying, “If you lie once more, I’ll…” your child will be hearing, “I don’t trust you. I expect you to lie again.”
  4. Do realize that lying can be a cry for help. He/she might be trying to communicate something. It’s your job to figure it out.
  5. Don’t promise rewards for the truth. It can confuse children. You need to hold them accountable for their lying.

Parents need to know that lying is not a moral issue; it’s a problem–solving issue and/or an avoiding consequence issue. You might not realize it, but most of the time the kids know the difference between right and wrong – that is why they’re lying.

Remember, do not overreact, if you catch your child lying, punish him/her for the behavior, not for the lie. This can help you form a healthy and trusting bond with your child. Your child is trying to solve a problem in an ineffective way and it’s your job to coach them on how to face the problem and you’ll see that in time they’ll learn how to do it without lying.

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Things to know before the baby arrives

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Checking your due date calendar and watching a little seed grow in your tummy is purely magical. With every heartbeat, you develop a bond, unfathomable to others. However, nine months later, when your bundle of joy is in your arms, it suddenly strikes you that you don’t know anything about this tiny human being.

That is an inconvenient position to be in. Fret not, we are here to ease you into the brand new world of motherhood. Your baby won’t look as you imagined: Yes, babies are always cute. But don’t expect your child to look exactly like the framed photos. During the initial days after birth, a baby undergoes a lot of change in their appearance.

The whole debate of baby bath: To bathe or not to bathe – deciding on a baby bath will be an everyday chore. So, we are here to make the decision easier for you. Babies don’t get very dirty in the initial days so you can clean the baby with a sponge until the umbilical cord falls off. After that, 2-3 baths per week are enough to keep your baby clean. Babies cry a lot: A quiet newborn is a myth. Your baby will cry a lot. It will cry when hungry when it wants to be held or needs to be changed. So prepare yourself, well ahead of time because your baby will start crying when you least expect it.

Expect a greenish-black surprise: Your baby will surprise you every day, especially with its first stool. In the initial days, babies pass a sticky greenish-black substance called meconium which contains materials like skin cells, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, water, and lanugo. But don’t freak out and call your doctor, it’s normal.

A hungry baby is a healthy baby: Your baby has lived inside you for nine months and is used to having food quite frequently, so getting it used to a new food routine might take a while. A baby’s tiny stomach cannot hold as much food as its body needs, so feeding smaller portions at frequent intervals is the only way to go.

Tummy time is important: Most kids despise tummy time, but this exercise is essential for them and should not be skipped. Babies lie on their backs the entire day. So you need to make sure that they lie on their tummy for a few minutes to build their upper body strength.

That was our list of things you need to know about your newborn, and we hope it will save you the struggle later. We wish you fantastic motherhood!

Tips For Selecting Creches

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A mother’s duty might begin by simply choosing the perfect pregnancy kit but it gets even more hectic as time goes on. Choosing the perfect crèche or daycare center for your baby that involves prioritizing your requirements, researching good crèches in your locality, being aware and observant are all important things a mother should do. An ideal crèche should be home away from home.

The first step you should take is to make a list of qualities you’re looking for in a childcare provider, such as experience, staff ratios, flexibility etc. Make sure to visit the childcare facility as often as you wish when there are children present. Doing this gives you an insight into the quality of childcare and the atmosphere there.

Make note of the following,

  • A warm responsive interaction between the carers and the children. Do the children look happy and content? Your gut instinct in judging this is often the best – will your own child be happy there?
  • A friendly, welcoming and safe environment.
  • A good structure and routine to the day and good arrangements for mealtimes.
  • Plenty of stimulating activities, toys, and materials for the children that are appropriate to the age of your child.
  • Opportunities to play outdoors as well as indoors.
  • Transparent, well-established policies and open communication.
  • A structured, child-centric and age-specific curriculum.
  • Qualified, dedicated, and professional staff.
  • Clean and safe facilities with a valid operating license.

WHAT KIND OF POLICIES SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR?

  • A crèche should have clearly established policies for dealing with emergencies. By checking that these procedures are in place, you can see that the crèche or daycare center takes the responsibility of caring for your child seriously.
  • The crèche should also have a strict illness policy. Find out if they have basic first aid facilities at all times. Staff should be trained in basic first aid and there should be someone responsible, who can assess an emergency situation and take necessary action. They should also have a list of emergency numbers handy.
  • The center should also have a clear policy about handling sick staff and children.

QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR IN THE STAFF

Staff members should share your views on sleep, discipline, feeding and other care issues. Good caregivers will ask detailed questions about your child’s health. This may also help determine whether the crèche is right for you and your child.

Hygiene is an important factor to look out for in staff members. Look carefully and assess the cleanliness of the “ayahs” as they will be the ones who will be taking care of your child’s feeding and nappy changing.

Make sure the crèche has plenty of staff so that your child gets the attention and care that she needs. Ideally the smaller the group, the better the care. The child to staff ratio should preferably be:

  • 3:1 for children under two years of age.
  • 4:1 for children between two and three years of age.
  • 8:1 for children between three and five years of age.

Apart from the teacher and “ayah” also, check out crèche’s policy on the support staff. Are the security guards, sweepers, cooks, drivers verified by the police?

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THESE TOO

  • The building should be suitably air-conditioned, lit and ventilated.
  • Do check if the crèche has a supply of good clean running water. Make sure the drinking water is filtered?
  • Are they equipped to handle the frequent power cuts? Do they have electricity backup services?
  • Is the refrigerator clean and in working order? Remember your child’s medicines and food will be stored in the common refrigerator.
  • Don’t forget to check the cots and bed linen. Make it a point to discuss what sleeping arrangements are being followed. Sometimes crèches make two or three children sleep in one cot. You must ensure that you state your expectations firmly and clearly.
  • Check where your baby’s daycare bag and spare clothes are kept. Ideally, each child should have a separate locker or shelf with a name tag. Your baby’s bottle, sipper, clothes, diapers, and toiletries must not be shared with another child.
  • Make it a point to check your child’s bag every day. Good crèches will provide you with a checklist. They will also inform you when anything has been used or needs replacement.
  • Lastly, find out about their policy on potty training. Often one hears about caregivers hitting or punishing young children if there are accidents or if the child is not ready to be potty trained. Ensure you speak to the manager, caregiver, and a few parents to get a true picture. If their ideas don’t match with yours, it may be wise to look for another crèche that does not put your child under any undue pressure.

Check out the rest of our site for more pregnancy tips, the pregnancy test calculator and all the information a mother would need.

Childproofing Your Home

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Many parents while spending nights worrying about how to protect their children from violence and injuries, tend to overlook one of the biggest threats to their children’s safety – their own home. Studies have shown that kids between the ages of 1 and 4 are more likely to be harmed by burns, choking, drowning, falls or poison indoors than by violence.

Because so many children are accidentally injured, it is imperative that you childproof your home. That is why we’ve come up with a few things you can do to ensure that your baby isn’t harmed in your house.

In the nursery:

1. Try to avoid buying drop-side cribs, they can be dangerous to your toddler. Also, make sure your crib’s slats are 2 3/8 inches (or less) apart.

2. Many mothers leave blankets, pillows and stuffed animals in the baby’s cribs. They can actually suffocate your child so you should remove them when your toddler is sleeping.

3. Do not leave small things that can be swallowed by the baby, lying around.

4. While baby monitors are great, many households still use the ones with cords. If you have it, keep the cords tightly wound and away from the baby’s reach or you could choose a cordless monitor.

5. Store your baby’s toys in an open box so that there’s no lid to slam your child’s fingers.

In the bathroom:

1. Make sure that you test the water temperature before giving the child a bath.

2. Use nonslip mats so that even if your kid is running around, he/she might not slip.

3. Make it a habit to cover the toilet. Babies are very susceptible to diseases.

4. Make sure that you keep all the chemicals you use to clean the toilet out of reach of your child. You should also keep your hair straightener, your blow dryer, and other electricals out of reach.

5. Cover the tub spouts to protect your baby’s head in case he/she falls.

In the kitchen:

1. Keep your oven and microwave out of reach. If you’re cooking something, keep your child away from the splatters and use a stove guard to ensure that your baby won’t hurt him/her self when you’re not there.

2. Many people feed their pets in the kitchen; the pet treats can prove to be a choking hazard. If you feed your pet, make sure there are no treats just lying around.

3. Every kitchen should have a fire extinguisher, but you need to keep it out of reach.

4. Many families also store cleaning products under the sink. If you have a baby in the house, you need to keep them out of reach. You can make cabinets, which you can then lock.

5. It goes without saying that you need to keep knives and other utensils out of reach of the baby.

In the living room:

1. Make sure that all the cords are well hidden. These include your electrical cables and cords of the blinds.

2. Whether it’s your TV stand or coffee table or even window ledges, there are plenty of sharp corners that might come at eye level for someone who’s just 2 feet tall. Try and cushion the edges and move the breakables to where your little one can’t get them.

3. Make sure that you secure all your tall and heavy furniture and that they are attached to the walls with bolts so that they don’t fall over.

4. Make sure that your houseplants are not toxic and try and keep them out of reach so that your child won’t be tempted to eat the mud.

5. You should have a baby gate on your stairs to make sure that they can’t just run up or down.

Follow these hacks and you can rest assured that your bundle of joy is safe at home.

For more pregnancy tips ranging from finding the perfect pregnancy kit and learning how to use the pregnancy kit at home to some amazing recipes for your pregnancy diet check out the rest of our site.

Safety Tips For When You Take Your Baby Out

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Many parents are daunted by the thoughts of taking their babies out in public. If you’re one of those parents, don’t worry. It’s absolutely normal. That is why PregaNews have come up with this article. We hope that it’ll help you reduce the stress of taking your child out in public and let you enjoy this fun experience.

Being prepared is the key, so we hope that these tips will help you make sure that you have a stress-free outing.

General outdoor safety tips

  • Teach your kids not to play near the street
  • Do not leave them outside alone in the beginning
  • You have to make them understand that if their toys roll into the street, they need to ask for help.
  • Make sure that you check the outdoor playing area regularly. You should get rid of sharp objects like branches, tools, trash, lawn equipment, and animal feces.
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Baby safety Safe environment for kids

Set-up for a safe outdoor environment

  • f there are electrical appliances outside, like your electric meter, make sure that they are in places your child can’t reach
  • Ensure that the outdoor play areas are fenced, especially near a parking lot, pond, road, railroad track, etc.
  • Keep the gates, garages, etc. locked

Safety for riding toys

  • Make sure that your kids use helmets when riding tricycles, bicycles, skateboards, etc.
  • Use safety straps to secure children in strollers

Safety in the playground

One of the most important places you’ll have to be extra careful in is the playground. You need to plan and monitor diligently. You need to keep in mind that toddlers and infants (ages 0-2), preschool-age children (ages 3-5) and school-age kids (ages 5-12) have different needs and abilities and will need different safety needs.

  • Inspect the playground equipment and surface routinely. Check to see if the equipment is broken, worn or missing parts. Remove, repair, or replace items immediately.
  • Make sure that there is some shade in the playground. You can either use natural sources like trees or artificial source like tents.
  • If there are metal playground equipment like slides, monkey bar, etc. ensure that they are in the shade so that your kids do not get burnt.
  • Any playground equipment, like swings, that have moving parts should be placed outside the play area.
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  • Teach your kids to play away from the front and rear of the swing area.
  • Ensure that you keep the play equipment at least 5 feet away from the walls, trees, road, fences, walkways, and other play equipment.
  • Provide guardrails or barriers for platforms or ramps over 30 inches high
  • Cover all protruding metal bolts or screws with plastic safety caps
  • Never attach any cords or ropes to the play equipment
  • You need to anchor permanent outdoor equipment like swings or climbers safely to the ground.

Tips for a safe playground surfacing

  • In order to minimize the risk of injuries from falls, ensure that all the play equipment have soft surfacing underneath them.
  • Materials like sand, rubber mulch, wood chips are great to absorb falls. Dirt and grass are not soft enough to absorb the shock of a fall.
  • Also, do not put loose-fill surfacing over hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt.

You need to keep in mind that surface materials should be a minimum of 6 inches deep for equipment less than 4 feet high and 9 inches deep for equipment that is 8 feet high. The material should also extend at least 7 feet beyond all sides of the play equipment. For swings, the surfacing should extend in the front and the rear, twice the height of the suspension bar.

It is imperative that your kids learn to play outdoors, especially in today’s digital age. It is an amazing place to test their physical abilities and to just have fun. That is why we hope these tips come in handy to avoid any anxiousness while you encourage them to enjoy outdoors.

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Dealing With Your Picky Eater

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Ask any mother and she’ll attest to how difficult the mealtime battles with the kids are. The response to any kind of junk food will always be a loud and exciting “Yes!” while the reaction to healthy food will probably be a shake of the head or a full-blown tantrum.

We understand that your child’s picky eating habits can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to feed your child a balanced diet. However, like any good parent, you cannot give in to your toddler’s tantrums and you must find a way to get him to eat healthy food.

That is why we have come up with a few tips that will help you deal with all the mealtime hassles and tempt your child’s taste buds.

A little mixing doesn’t hurt

A big reason for childhood obesity is that many parents, tired of arguing with their children over meals, let them eat whatever they want. But this only encourages the child to be pickier, even after they grow up.

Mix it up a bit. When you vary the meals it encourages your kid to try new things and it will be interesting to them as well. Changing the meal can be as simple as cutting the vegetables into stars or introducing new dishes.

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Have a party at the table with the family

The table’s not the only place to eat

You could –

  • Eat at the “restaurant” – move the meal to another part of your house and pretend as if you’re at a restaurant. You can be the waiter and your toddler can be the customer.
  • Time for a picnic – you could pack the meal and take your child to the lawn or a children’s park and eat there.
  • Have a tea party – a tea party in your child’s room with all the other toys joining for the meal.

No disciplining behavior

Constantly disciplining your picky eater can be a huge mistake. It makes him/her think of the dining table as a place of argument, criticism, and anger. We get it, it can be frustrating, but in the end, avoiding disciplining your child in the dining room will be a good decision.

You could –

  • Talk to your child about other things apart from just food. Conversing will take the attention away from the food.
  • If the child just doesn’t want to eat, remove the plate. However, do not allow him to leave until everyone else is done. Also, do not allow them to eat a snack after that because kids can manipulate this. They can stop eating meals and wait for a snack later.
  • Do not bribe your toddler to eat something with the promise of a tasty snack. This will encourage a very unhealthy habit, especially if you’re bribing with sweets.
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Consistent foods to give to eat

Consistency is key

The most important thing you need to remember when you’re dealing with a picky eater is consistency. A steady routine that offers your kid three healthy meals a day in between goes a long way in changing their habit. Offer a variety of foods and be firm when it comes to them asking for junk food between meals and you’ll be surprised by the change.

Trying To Conceive? These are the tips men need to follow

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It takes two to make a baby. Although a woman will carry and deliver the child, a man also has a leading role in pregnancy. For fertilization to occur, his sperm must be healthy and strong enough to reach and penetrate the woman’s egg.

To make this process happen, a man must be able to have and keep an erection, possess enough sperm that are the right shape and move in the right way, and have enough semen to carry the sperm to the egg. Here are some tips Men can try to improve their chances of getting their partner pregnant.

  1. Quit Smoking : Smoking depletes the body of vital nutrients for sperm production. So it is advisable for you to cut down on your cigarettes.
  2. Keep Masturbating : It may seem like you shouldn’t be doing this – the idea of wasting quality goods and all that – but it’s actually beneficial when you’re trying to conceive. Sperm eventually dies if it isn’t released on a regular basis, which overall damages its quality. So, when you’re not having sex, it’s fine for him to masturbate.
  3. Loose Extra Pounds : Studies have suggested that couples in which the man is overweight or obese and the woman is of normal weight take longer to conceive than couples with no weight problems. Some research has also shown that being overweight or obese affects a man’s sperm quality, reducing sperm counts and decreasing their ability to swim, as well as increasing damage to genetic material (DNA) in sperm, according to The American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
  4. Take A Daily Multivitamin : Many multivitamin formulations for men might include antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and the minerals selenium and zinc. Some research has found that antioxidants may cause a slight increase in sperm count and movement, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
  5. Ease up on Alcohol : Many women will steer clear of alcohol when they want to become pregnant, and their partners could also use this as an opportunity to cut back on beer, booze and binge drinking. Research has found that heavy drinking in men can reduce sperm quantity and quality. When a couple is trying to conceive, men should limit alcohol to low or moderate amounts.
  6. Boxers Or Briefs? : This is everyone’s favourite question. But there’s not a lot of science to suggest that switching from briefs to boxers improves a couple’s odds of getting pregnant. Although a man’s underwear choice may affect his scrotal temperature and reduce sperm quality, most studies have demonstrated no real difference between boxers and briefs in terms of their impact on male fertility.
  7. Beware Of Heat : Frequent visits to and long stays in hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms could increase scrotal temperatures, which may decrease sperm counts and sperm quality. But this heat exposure does not have a permanent impact on sperm. Reduced sperm counts may be only temporary and could return to normal in a few months once a man stops going into a hot tub or sauna.
  8. Age : Men also have a ticking biological clock, but they experience fertility declines later in life than women do. In men over 50, there is a decline in testosterone levels, which can impact sperm function. As men get older, there is also a fall-off in the number of healthy sperm and the movement of sperm. Older men can also have more DNA damage in their sperm. These changes could mean it takes longer for a couple to have a baby. As men get older, there is also a greater risk for genetic abnormalities in their sperm. Research has found that older men are more likely than younger men to father a child born with autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome.

For more pregnancy tips and information including delicious and healthy recipes for your pregnancy diet to learning how to use the pregnancy kit properly, don’t forget to have a look at the rest of our site.

5 Must-Have Products For Your Baby This Summer

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Summer is an excellent season to holiday but there are a few points one should keep in mind when they have a baby. Pregnancy guides often talk about how mothers can save their skin during this wonderful (dreadful) season but we at Prega News, India’s best pregnancy test, understand that babies also need to be taken extra care of during the sunny season. Keeping this in mind, we share a few handy tips and tricks that’ll help mothers to protect their little bundle of joy during summers.

SUPER SIPPER

Keeping yourself hydrated during the summer is a must and it goes the same for your baby as well. Buy them a sipper/personalized sipper if possible as they identify with it and will be keen to drink water throughout the day.

COTTON – A BABY’S BEST FRIEND

Since the summer heat is known to cling on to you, adults are often told to wear cotton clothes and avoid synthetic fibres. It goes the same for your baby as well. Keep them away from synthetic material and buy cotton clothes that are gentle to the touch and way more comfortable during the season.

SUN HATS

Another perfect way for you to shield your baby from sunburn is to get them a pretty, little hat/cap. This will make sure to keep the sun out of their eyes as well as provide them ample amount of shade to keep cool. And they’d look super cute wearing them!

UV PROTECTION

We would assume that most of you have already bought a great stroller for your baby. Here’s how you can make it better for summer – add a UV shed over the stroller which will reflect those nasty rays and keep your baby smiling at all times.

BLANKETS

Babies are normally draped in blankets but this often becomes a concern. Blankets are heavy and keep the heat trapped which makes the baby uncomfortable. The best remedy for this is to pick up lightweight blankets which provide the right amount of protection and comfort for your bundle of joy.

We hope that these tips and tricks will help you protect your little one from the harsh season, enjoy lots of dips in the pool and scrumptious ice-creams too! We have loads more of tips about pregnancy and pregnancy care on our website. Or, you can always join us on our social channels on Facebook and Twitter.

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