Dr. Varsha Sharma Kapila, Author at Being The Parent

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10 Daily Foods That Kill Your Sex Life

Pregnancy and delivery are generally two life events that tend to completely change a woman's priorities. With a body that has been completely altered and a little one who is fully dependent on you, no one can blame you for not showing much interest in sex. However, there will come a time when you and your spouse are ready for the game yet again. And then when you know that chocolate and almonds will be your best bet as they are aphrodisiac, there are certain foods that may just do the opposite by busting your libido levels. You might want to avoid the following 10 food items during that time as they are known to kill your sex life!!!

Mom's Cafe

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Top 8 Best Shampoos For Your Baby

Giving a bath to the babies is a challenge on its own and even a bonding time with them. Bathing is a time that is most cherished by both the baby and the mother. No wonder the best of the snaps of the kids come when they are having a bath as they are the candid ones. Let us know have a look at the points that should be considered while selecting the shampoos for baby and also the best eight choices available. Tips To Remember While Buying The Right Shampoo For Babies The new-born babies and the toddlers have a very sensitive skin that is not well developed and so tenderer than the adult skin. It is prudent to avoid any shampoos which have chemicals or preservatives. Adult shampoos are formulated with harsh chemicals that help in cleansing the hair thoroughly, but a majority of the baby shampoos play a dual role in being a body wash as well. The shampoo does not qualify as the suitable one till it says tear-free. Apart from this label, a few other points must be kept in mind while selecting the correct baby shampoo for the babies. These are given as under: The most crucial point before choosing a shampoo is to study the skin of....

Mom's Cafe

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Bilingual Families And Speech Development

With 22 official languages and 780 spoken languages, India could very well be the country with maximum bilingual families! Even if you are not married to someone who speaks a different language, you might still have your mother tongue along with Hindi and English spoken in your household. There is one group of bilingual advocates who say that a child should be exposed to as many languages as possible from as early as possible as it would help him grasp and learn all of them. They advocate that learning more languages early on can foster creativity and builds cognitive skills. There is another set of bilingual naysayers who say that multiple languages can cause speech delays and confusion in children. Strangely, both arguments seem valid! So let us explore them in more detail. Who Are Bilingual Families? When someone can understand and express, two different languages, he is known to be a bilingual. Similarly, if two people belonging to two different regions get married, they become a bilingual family. In this case, either both the partners can speak and understand both the languages, or each can know only his or her own native language. In India, English and....

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10 Popular Baby Wipes Brands In India

Everything related to baby care is of utmost importance and should be chosen with care. A newborn baby has super-soft skin and anything harsh or chemical ridden is bound to produce rashes and irritation. Since baby wipes are used to clean the baby’s skin, and is especially a diaper-changing essential, every mom should choose it with care. The task is quite a challenge because the market is flooded with brands, local and international, each claiming to be better than the other. The only way out is to go for trusted brands while being on the lookout for any signs of irritation/rashes/allergy that it could cause. Here are some of the top brands of baby wipes available in India. Remember, every brand is as good as it is bad. Rather than going by experiences of peers/fellow moms, it’s better to go by your own....

Mom's Cafe

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Female Disney Characters

There is one thing exceptional about the female characters of Disney, and that is they know how to get the things done, no matter what obstacles they have to overcome. These are very influential not only for the children but also for the grown-ups. Disney is mesmerizing people with its characters for several years. The female characters hold a special place in the glossary of coveted characters of Disney. You can also learn a lot of things from the female characters in Disney, such as bravery, intelligence, compassion, courage, leadership, and many other things that will help you to build a strong character. Here are some of those female characters of Disney, which will inspire you to do better things in life. Nala Nala is an inspiring figure in the tale of the Lion King, which came out in the year 1994. When Simba was down and out and was also not present to save his father’s kingdom from the ruthless King Scar (His uncle) who killed Mufasa (His father), Nala found Simba and inspired him to come back and win back his kingdom. Nala’s persistence against the resistance of Simba was something that everyone can learn. Therefore, Nala is one of the....

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Children Of Separated Parents

A divorce or a separation agreement between the parents, not only brings sadness, worries and loneliness in the parent’s life, but it is also a big source of trouble for the children. It is reflected in their behaviour and they tend to show it too often by getting outrageous. Studies have shown that the children of the parents who are happily married, have a more stable, settled and easy going life and behaviour. Efforts have to be made by both the separated parents to make sure that their separation is not causing trouble to their children. Lot of love, care and patience is required for that. Children often show the effect of the parent’s divorce or separation on them in either one or more of the following ways- Anger- Children may get angry and display violent behaviour even at the smallest things, when something is troubling them inside. Negativity in the behaviour– They may show their resentment by responding to things negatively or by choosing not to respond at all. ....

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