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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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How To Protect Your Child From Bullying

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Many people believe that bullying is a rite of passage that everyone has to go through. Unfortunately, many do not realize that this sort of thinking might have implications that can scar your child for life.

Bullying is an aggressive behavior, whether physical or even physiological (mocking others, constantly berating others etc.) that people use to feel powerful. Because they feel powerless, having such kind of power makes them feel better for some time. Many bullies find it hard to resist this.

Protecting your child against bullying is something you cannot do. You can do your best, but your child will, someday, come across bullies that they’ll have to fend off. The good news is that you can help your child develop the skills to stand up to bullying behavior, and you can keep him from becoming a bully. Here are a few things you can teach your kids.

Teach your child about the importance of compassion and respect in a relationship.

Psychologists agree that the most effective way to keep children from being bullied, and from becoming bullies, is to make sure they grow up in loving relationships, rather than relationships that use power or force to control them. Children are very impressionable, if you spank, your child will learn that physical violence is the way to respond to interpersonal problems. When your discipline methods use power over your child, he/she will learn to use power over others, or to let others use power over him.

Teach your child about the importance of compassion and respect in a relationship.
Stay close to your kids.

Stay close to your kids.

A survey revealed that lonely kids are more likely to be bullied. Always keep in mind that parenting is 90% having a close relationship with your child and only 10% guidance. You’ll not be able to guide unless you have the relationship to support it, and will just drive your child away. Keep those lines of communication open, no matter what.

Be a proper role model.

Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean that you’ll not run into bullies. If you tend to back down easily so you don’t make a scene, but then later feel pushed-around, it’s time to change that. Your child is learning from watching you. Try and find the delicate balance of asserting your own needs or rights while maintaining respect for the other person. It’s also important not to put yourself or your child down, because you’re teaching her/him to follow in your footsteps.

Role model for your kids
Directly teach your child respectful self-assertion.

Directly teach your child respectful self-assertion.

Kids need to know they can get their needs met while being respectful to other people. Teach them to communicate about what they want and feel comfortable about while respecting the wants and needs of other children.

Teach your child basic social skills.

Bullies usually prey on kids whom they perceive to be vulnerable. If you have a child who has social-skill challenges, make it a priority to support your child in all the other ways listed in this article, to make him less attractive to bullies.

Sometimes kids want peer acceptance so much that they continue to hang around a group of peers even when a few mistreat them. If you suspect your child might be vulnerable, listen to what he says about peer interactions to help him learn to check in with his own inner wisdom, and work to provide healthy relationship opportunities for him.

Teach your child basic social skills.
Teach kids to intervene to prevent bullying

Teach kids to intervene to prevent bullying when they see it.

Experts agree that when bystanders intervene correctly, they can cut bullying more than half the time and within 10 seconds. For example, your child can partner with the victim and remove her/him from the danger. Turn the victim away from the bully and walk her/him off in the other direction towards adult help. They could say things like, “You look upset” or “I’ve been looking for you” or “The teacher sent me to find you.”

Your children should know it’s OK to walk away.

You should teach your child that there is no shame in being frightened by a bully, in walking away, or in telling an adult and asking for help. Bullying situations can escalate, and saving face is less important than something that can be really dangerous.

If you teach your child the values we’ve discussed in the article, there is a big possibility that your kids will be able to handle bullying. Because your job, as parents, is to protect your children it means that in addition to teaching them to stick up for themselves, there might be times when you need to call the teacher or principal.

Don’t assume that if there isn’t physical violence, he/she isn’t being wounded in a deep way. Despite what the old rhyme says about words not hurting, they can be terribly damaging to a child’s psyche, and cause lasting negative effects.

5 Ways To Keep Cool When Your Child Is Throwing Tantrums

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Preganews understands how difficult it is for parents to keep cool when their child is throwing tantrums. Kids can be extremely difficult and when they’re throwing tantrums, many parents react angrily. But as parents, you’ve got to remember that it’s your duty to teach your child how to handle anger.

Your patience will be tested by angry outbursts, defiance and arguing but you need to hold firm. If you react by screaming, it teaches your child to do the same. Here are a few things that might help you keep cool the next time your kid is throwing a tantrum.

Giving some space

Like an adult, even your child needs to vent their anger out. Let her/him. Sometimes, throwing a tantrum will enable your child to learn how to vent her/his anger in a non-destructive way. This way she/he can let their emotions out, pull him/her self together and regain composure without getting into a shouting match with you.

Giving some spaces to your kids
Giving affection to your kids

Showing affection

There are times when children throw tantrums because they feel that they are not paid adequate attention and/or they aren’t loved enough. You’ve got to read the signs. Don’t withhold love to teach them discipline. Your child should know that you love him/her.

Being firm

We know it’s difficult, but you need to learn how to balance being empathetic but firm when you’re talking with your child. You cannot back down after you’ve given your side of the argument. Keep in mind that your child mind not necessarily calm down, but he/she needs to learn that throwing a tantrum doesn’t lead to satisfactory results.

Balance with your kids
Ignore kids until they listen to you

Ignore your child

Psychologists believe that when a child is throwing a tantrum, they’re literally out of their minds! The emotions take over overriding the part of their brain that makes decisions and judgments. It also means that the reasoning part isn’t working, that is why it’s okay to ignore them until they’re ready to listen.

Don’t be harsh

While we understand how frustrating it is, you need to understand that you shouldn’t yell or resort to corporal punishment to stop the tantrums. Explain that what they’re doing is wrong and that you don’t approve it. You can tell them there are other ways to express their feelings.

Parents should understand that the key to being in control is to keep cool and calm. There is a point in a child’s life when he/she needs to accept no as an answer. If they’re old enough to understand, then teach them that that’s not how to behave.

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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 and Tricks To Sleep Better During Pregnancy

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How To Sleep Better During Pregnancy

Night is the time when all we want to do is kick back and sleep like a baby. But, when you have a baby growing inside you, the process of sleeping becomes a routine full of precautions.
You can’t sleep on your stomach.
Which side should you sleep on; right or left?
If you’re an expecting mother, then these are the questions running through your head at all times.
Well, we have deconstructed the answer for you.

First Trimester

If you’re a tummy sleeper then, this is probably the only time when you can sleep on your stomach. But, as the bump starts to show you will have to move to a more comfortable position. So, take this time to get rid of your tummy sleeping habit as it will help you a lot during the course of your pregnancy. Also, unlike the common opinion, sleeping on the right side or left side is not the same. Left side is the best to sleep on as it takes the weight of the uterus off the right side to optimize blood flow.

Second Trimester

As you enter your second trimester, changes in your body pick up the pace. There will be a plethora of physical, hormonal and emotional changes which will surely keep you up at night. So, ensure that you take precautionary measures like wearing loose clothes, having a light dinner and going for a short walk before you head to bed.

Third Trimester

The final phase of pregnancy is a complete roller coaster. You are excited about the arrival of your baby but also exhausted due to all the changes your body is going through. The best you can do right now is to relax. We get it. It’s difficult to relax but your body needs it. You should also try some light exercise to relax yourself and give your body a good supply of oxygen, which will help you sleep better.

We hope this piece helps you sleep better with your bump. We wish you a safe delivery and a healthy baby!

Wholesome Homemade Baby Food Recipes

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Instead of spending money on pre-packaged baby food, you can opt for these easy to make wholesome baby food recipes. These are easy, efficient and economical and you can use fresh produce, grains, and meat that you have at hand. Best of all, you know exactly what you are feeding your little darling. Always remember that this is as important for your pregnancy diet.

RECIPE 1: Banana Puree

Ingredients: 1/2 ripe banana, peeled

Method: Mash banana with a fork, adding 1 tablespoon water, formula, or breast milk to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately.

RECIPE 2: PASTA SOUP

Babies will love this soup made with little pasta. It can be changed according to your baby’s taste—try adding mashed carrots, creamy spinach or tiny bits of broccoli, chicken.

You’ll need:

11/2 cups (355 ml) low-sodium chicken broth

2 (22 g) tablespoons uncooked Pastina

Method:

Bring broth to a gentle boil and add pasta. Cook, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. Serve warm. This recipe, covered tightly, will last for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, just add a bit of water.

RECIPE 3: BROWN RICE CEREAL

Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil and sprinkle in 2 tbsp of the ground brown rice.

Whisk continuously for 30 seconds and then occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture is thick and creamy to prevent any lumps from forming.

Serve as is or with one of the additions below.

RECIPE 4: APPLE & OATS PORRIDGE

You’ll need:

Oats – 1.5 tablespoon

Apple – 1/2 a big apple

Cinnamon Powder – 1/4 Tsp

Water – 1/2 cup or adjust

Method:

Start by peeling and chopping 1/2 an apple into small pieces.

Take a clean saucepan, in which you cook your baby’s food. Add oats, chopped apple, cinnamon and clean water in it.

Put the saucepan on the stove and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes on a low flame till the oats are completely cooked.

Now take it off the stove and let it cool a bit. Pour the whole mix into a blender and make into a smooth puree.

Pour the porridge on to clean sterilized bowls and feed your baby. You can pour this into the feeding bottle and feed your baby. I cut a bigger hole in my feeding bottle nipple and feed my baby, this way it is easy and convenient.

RECIPE 5: Mango Puree

Ingredients:1 ripe Mango

Method: Peel, de-seed and mash the mango until smooth. Add water if needed until the proper consistency for your baby is achieved.

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Bouncing Back To Health Post Pregnancy

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Most pregnancy books talk about prenatal care – things to do while you are pregnant, how to take care of the unborn baby, etc. But o

Adequate rest

Sooner or later you will come to know that babies run on a different clock than adults. A typical new born wakes up almost every three hours, which is when it needs to be fed, changed and comforted. It is highly likely that sheer exhaustion can take over within a matter of weeks. Although a solid eight-hour sleep isn’t possible in the first few months, few suggestions can help you get more rest.

  • It is important for the mother to be relieved of all responsibilities other than taking care of the baby and herself.
  • Sleep when the baby sleeps. This is key to getting maximum rest during the day. You might sleep only few minutes every now and then, but they also add up.
  • At night, have your baby’s bed near yours. This will ensure that you do not have to walk into another room to feed your baby at night.
  • Go outside and enjoy the day for a while. You should also start walking and postpartum exercises as and when your doctor recommends.
  • Friends and family will soon start visiting for a glimpse of the new born. Being a new mother, do not feel obligated to entertain them & feel free to excuse yourself for a quick nap or feeding your baby.

Right nutrition

During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a lot of changes. The weight that you gained during pregnancy helps build stores for the recovery process, post-delivery. Whether you breastfeed or formula-feed your baby, it is extremely important that you take care of your diet. A proper exercise routine should also be part of your diet plan. Remember to plan simple & healthy meals that include items from all recommended food groups.

  • Grains – Food items that are made from wheat, barley, rice, oats, etc. are major grain products
  • Vegetables – Choose a variety of veggies for your meal. Make sure to include green leafy vegetables, legumes and starchy vegetables in your meal.
  • Fruits – Any fruit that is in season or 100% fruit juices should also be incorporated in your meal plan
  • Protein – While choosing proteins, it is wise to choose lean meats and poultry. You can also include nuts, fish, seeds, peas and beans to add variety.
  • Dairy – Choose fat-free or low-fat milk products in your diet that are high on calcium.

Always remember that is important to follow a healthy post pregnancy care routine. This will ensure that you are able to bounce back to health soon after the baby is born.

Tips to take care of your skin & hair post pregnancy

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Childbirth & pregnancy are some events that changes a woman’s life completely. While you make it a point to read up on every literature that talks about things to remember during pregnancy, there are a few things that goes neglected. Out of them, hair care and skincare are the major things that seem to be on the back burner. And rightly so. Who would have time for post pregnancy care such as grooming oneself when the baby becomes the centre of your universe? But we have some great pointers that will make you look your most beautiful, because feeling good is key to being the perfect mother.

  • During your pregnancy, your hormones enhance your hair growth, leaving you with lush locks that are glossy and voluminous. After delivery, your hormones tend to return to their normal state. This is when you may face quite a lot of hair fall, which may seem unnatural, but is completely normal. To help reduce hair fall, here is what you can do –
    • Eat healthy – There is nothing better than a healthy diet plan. Ensure anti-oxidant rich food such as apples, bananas, prunes, etc.
    • Keep your scalp & hair clean – Switch to a gentle cleansing or anti-hair loss shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair clean, while preventing hair fall.
    • Avoid pulling & tying hair – While tying your hair, remember to not pull on your strands very tightly as it can induce hair loss.
    • Vitamin supplements – Your hair will need a helping hand, so consider taking supplements like Vitamin B & E regularly for fuller hair.
    • Chemical treatments – Steer clear from colouring your hair, post pregnancy, as this may lead to hair loss like never before.
  • You are sure to neglect your skin right after childbirth. Skin care should be on the top of your post pregnancy care Check out these tips which will help you bring back your natural glow.
    • In case you are suffering from acne, consider cleansing your face twice daily with a mild cleanser and always remember to put on a light-weight moisturiser after that.
    • While pigmentation should disappear within a year or two, you should simply stay indoors, away from the sun. If you have to go out, never forget to use a good sunscreen.
    • All those sleepless nights are bound to give you dark circles and puffy eyes. Drink plenty of water and take short naps. Use an under-eye cream to soothe your eyes.
    • In most cases, stretch marks should be avoided from the beginning. Use a moisturiser or oil rich in Vitamin E from the very beginning to prevent acute stretch marks, especially in your problem areas such as hips, breasts, belly and inner thighs.

Apart from these practices, always remember that the key to healthy skin and hair post pregnancy is to stay calm and stress-free. Enjoy the journey of being a mother!

Natural Birth Vs Caesarean: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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Natural Baby Delivery Or Delivery Using Surgery?

Welcoming a baby into the world is a joy that cannot be put into words. As soon as the early signs of pregnancy start showing up, a mother starts planning for the whole course of pregnancy and the journey afterward. But, there are a lot of things that need to be considered when it comes to the method of delivering a baby.

As an expecting mother, Caesarean/C-section sounds like a convenient method, but are you aware of the side-effects that tag along with it? Or, the gamut of irreversible physical changes that your body might encounter after the surgery?
On the other hand, delivering a baby naturally is also not a piece of cake

So, Caesarean or Natural Birth, what should you opt for?

  1. Conditions : Vaginal birth is the natural way of delivering a baby which is preferred by most expecting mothers. While caesareans are mostly planned for medical reasons such as diabetes or high blood pressure that may make natural delivery too risky. A C-section may also be necessary if the baby is not in the head-down position and efforts to turn the baby before the delivery have been unsuccessful.
  2. Recovery time : Having a natural delivery shortens the recovery time and the mother is usually discharged from the hospital after a day or two. But, in the case of caesareans, recovery time extends up to days as it is a major surgery that involves opening up the mother’s abdomen and removing the baby from mother’s uterus.
  3. Delivery time : In case of a natural birth, the delivery time is never fixed as it completely depends on the baby and the mother; sometimes the labor pain can extend up to a couple of days. While a Caesarean eliminates the element of uncertainty as the time is planned by the doctor in advance.
  4. Consequences : During a vaginal delivery, muscles involved in the process squeeze out amniotic fluid out of the newborn’s lungs making it easier for them to start breathing. While Babies born by Caesarean are more likely to have breathing problems at birth and also at a greater risk for stillbirth.

In the present scenario, C-sections have become more of a trend than a necessity and also an opportunity for doctors to earn big bucks. Therefore, knowing the pro and cons of both the methods becomes of utmost importance for you to make a wise decision.

Consult your doctor from the early pregnancy symptoms itself and meet for a regular check-up to ensure that everything goes smoothly. We wish you a safe and healthy pregnancy!

7 Tips for Mommies for a younger looking skin

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Let’s get this out of the way – Pregnancy isn’t a joke. It takes a toll on expecting mothers and if you don’t follow the correct kind of pregnancy tips or read up about pregnancy care, you will have a tough time keeping up with the various changes that your body goes through leaving you tired, haggard and looking old.

We at Prega News, India’s best pregnancy test, understand how pregnancy can lead to your skin losing its youthful charm and glow, are here to give you the best tips to keep your skin looking bright and soft in the following pregnancy guide.

WATER – OUR SAVIOUR

Everyone knows the benefits of water but for pregnant women, this is the life-saving liquid that can bring back youthfulness to your skin. It can also help slow down the process of aging so drink away.

Pregnant women is drinking a water
Pregnant women is trying to sleep

SLEEP LIKE A BABY

One of the major ‘To-Dos’ for pregnancy care are to get a good night’s sleep. It helps your body relax and depletes stress leading to glowing skin. Pro Tip: Use a silk or satin pillow case for added comfort.

WORK IT

Exercise is another useful pregnancy tip that helps you tone your body, stay healthy and make your skin look pretty. Keep this up at least once a day and you will look younger – we promise.

Pregnant women doing yoga for good skin
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DON’T BE SWEET

Sugar is something that you should stay away from if you want to retain your youthfulness. Instead, have natural goods that have sugar content in them if you feel the urge.

MOISTURIZE

Something that every pregnant woman should do is moisturize her skin before going to bed every day. Wash away the dirt from the day and moisturize your skin before hitting the sack each day for younger looking skin. But remember, here are some things you should avoid.

Pregnant women moisturize her skin

HIGH BROW

Another handy tip or rather beauty hack is to shape your eyebrows. These help you in retaining a neat look and add to the youth factor overall. Consult your beautician for the perfect look.

SMILE

Lastly, always smile. Staying happy and smiling tends to keep you away from stress and it does have a positive impact on your lifestyle. If you tend to keep smiling, your youthfulness doesn’t fade away as fast in comparison to you being stressed all the time. These pregnancy tips should help you keep your skin looking young and full of vigour. For more more about pregnancy and about pregnancy care, don’t forget to join us on our social channels on Facebook and Twitter.

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