English Story for kids: Birbal ki khichadi

On a cold winter evening, Emperor Akbar and Birbal were taking a walk along the royal pond. It was very cold winter evening. Almost all the lake and pond were frozen.  Akbar put his hand in the lake, and immediately, withdrew it, because the water was biting cold.

Empeor Akbar asked Birbal, "Tell me Birbal! Will a man do anything for money?" Birbal replied, 'Yes'.

Then the Emperor ordered him to prove it. The next day Birbal came to the court along with a poor Brahmin who merely had a penny left with him. His family was starving.

Birbal told the king that the Brahmin was ready to do anything for the sake of money.

The king ordered the Brahmin to be inside the frozen pond all through the night without any attire if he needed money. The poor Brahmin had no choice.  The man entered the royal pond. Akbar had his guards posted there to make sure that the Brahmin really did as promised.

The whole night he was inside the pond, shivering. He returned to the court the next day to receive his reward.

The king asked "Tell me, Oh poor Brahmin! How could you withstand the extreme temperature all through the night?"

The innocent Brahmin replied "I could see a faintly glowing light a kilometer away and I withstood with that ray of light."

Akbar refused to pay the Brahmin his reward saying that he had got warmth from the light and withstood the cold and that was cheating.

The poor Brahmin could not argue with him and so returned disappointed and bare-handed.

Birbal tried to explain to the king but the king was in no mood to listen to him. Hearing this, Birbal wanted to do some thing to set right the wrong done to the poor Brahmin. That evening Birbal invited Akbar for a tasty Khichadi in his humble abode. Akbar, though an emperor, kind and secular as he was, accepted Birbal's invitation thereby. Akbar and a few of him trusted courtiers arrived at Birbal's house.

After a long bout of Chess, the emperor's party was ready for dinner. Now and then, Birbal went in to check if the Khichadi was ready in the Kitchen. But the Khichadi was not getting cooked at all.

Akbar and the crew, waiting for dinner, were infuriated. All went to see what was happening in the kitchen. There they saw some burning twigs on the floor, and a bowl filled with Khichadi hanging five feet above the fire. Then the emperor Akbar could not help but laugh. Akbar questioned him "How will the khichdi get cooked with the fire one meter away? What is wrong with you Birbal?"

Birbal, cooking the khichdi, replied "Oh my great King of Hindustan! When it was possible for a person to receive warmth from a light that was a kilometer away, then it is quite possible for this khichdi, which is just a meter away from the source of heat, to get cooked."
Akbar understood his mistake. He called the poor Brahmin and rewarded him 2000 gold coins.

Teething

Teething is a normal process of new teeth pushing through the gums and this process takes time. The age at which the first tooth appears differs greatly from child to child. Usually, the first tooth - which tends to be in the middle of the lower jaw - appears at around six months of age. The complete set of 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) is usually present by the age of two-and-a-half years. Starting at about 4-5 months onwards, you may notice the symptoms of teething. By approximately 7-8 months of age, the child is teething tirelessly.

Symptoms of teething :

·         Crying more than usual & Pulling on ears.

·         Dribbling increases.

·         Chewing on fingers and rubbing the mouth.

·         Swollen and red gums.

·         High body temperature or earache and nappy rash.

·         Difficulties to suck on breast or bottle.

·         Sleeping Problems.

The new teeth grow upwards towards the surface of the gums and break through the skin causing pain and discomfort.

Treatment at Home : There are certain things which can be done to relieve the discomfort due to teething.

·         Gently massage the swollen gums with one of your clean fingers.

·         Give your baby something cold to gnaw or a chilled teething ring.

·         A wet washcloth frozen for 30 minutes is also helpful to relieve pain.

·         Do not use whiskey, lotion, or ointment to reduce the teething pain.

·         They may contain an agent that can numb the throat and cause the baby to choke.

·         Avoid hard, salty and acid foods.

Exercise during Pregnancy

During pregnancy exercise is very important. Labor is enhanced if you are physically fit. It is important that you prepare for labor during your pregnancy by setting up a regular exercise routine. Pregnancy exercise improves circulation, stamina and balance. But make sure that it's safe for you to exercise during your pregnancy. You may have a medical condition that would make exercise harmful to you or your baby so discuss your exercise plans with your doctor or other health care provider early on. If your doctor approves, you can start exercising at a level that does not cause pain, shortness of breath or excessive tiredness. You may then slowly increase your activity. If you feel uncomfortable, short of breath or very tired, you should reduce your exercise level. Exercise for pregnant women need not be strenuous. In fact, a nice brisk walk, swimming, stationary cycling, low impact aerobics and yoga are some of the best forms of pregnancy exercise. Avoid long periods of standing.

Advantages of Exercising During Pregnancy

Undoubtedly, exercise is a big plus for both you and your baby . Exercise can increase your sense of control and boost your energy level. Not only does it make you feel better by releasing endorphins but also appropriate exercise can:

·         relieve backaches and improve your posture by strengthening and toning muscles in your back, butt, and thighs.

·         reduce constipation by accelerating movement in your intestine

·         prevent wear and tear on your joints (which become loosened during pregnancy due to normal hormonal changes) by activating the lubricating fluid in your joints

·         help you sleep better by relieving the stress and anxiety that might make you restless at night

·         Exercise increases the blood flow to your skin, giving you a healthy glow on your face.

Precautions

Avoid activities that increase your risk of falls or injury, such as jumping or leaping. Even mild injuries to the stomach area can be serious for your baby. After the first 3 months of pregnancy, it's best to avoid exercising while lying on your back, since the weight of the baby may interfere with blood circulation. Avoid long periods of standing. When the weather is hot, exercise in the early morning or late evening to help prevent you from getting overheated. If you're exercising indoors, make sure the room has enough ventilation. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Make sure that you're eating a well balanced diet. Normally, pregnancy increases your food requirements by 350 calories a day, even without exercise.

Listen to your body's warnings. Talk to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

·         Blood or fluid coming from your vagina

·         Sudden or severe abdominal or vaginal pain

·         Contractions that go on for 30 minutes after you stop exercising

·         Chest pain

·         Shortness of breath

·         Headache that is severe or won't go away

·         Dizziness and nausea

Dress comfortably in loose-fitting clothes and wear a supportive bra to protect your breasts & drink plenty of water to avoid overheating and dehydration.

Do’s

·         Start with mild exercises.

·         Wear comfortable exercise footwear that gives strong ankle and arch support.

·         Wear a good fitting support bra to protect your breasts.

·         Choose exercises that do not cause pain or increased tiredness.

·         Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

·         In case of shortness of breath or tiredness, rest immediately.

·         Relax and stretch before and after exercises.

·         Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates.

Don’ts

·      Lifting weights above the head and exercise that strain the lower back.

·      Exercising in hot or humid surroundings.

·      Exercising on unstable or uneven surfaces.

·      Hard contact sporting activities.

·      Exercising while lying flat on the ground as this reduces blood supply to the womb.

Avoid long periods of standing.

Before starting on any exercise program, however, you should consult with your doctor and make sure that the exercise programs are right for you.

Baby Boy's Name Start With 'C'

Calvin
Cameron
Carlos
Cary
Ceasar
Chahel
Chaitan
Chaitanya
Chakradev
Chakradhar
Chakrapani
Chakshu
Chaman
Chamanlal
Champak
Chanakya
Chanakya
Chanchal
Chand
Chandan
Chander
Chandra
Chandrabhan
Chandrachur
Chandrakanta
Chandrakiran
Chandrakirthi
Chandrakishore
Chandrakumar
Chandramohan
Chandranath
Chandraprakash
Chandrashekhar
Chandresh
Charanjit
Charanpal
Charles
Charuvardhana
Chatur
Chaturbhuj
Cheliyan
Chetan
Chidambaram
Chidananda
Chikku
Chinkoo
Chinmay
Chinmayananda
Chintan
Chirag
Chiranjiv
Chirayu
Chitragupta
Chitrasen
Chittaranjan
Christian
Chudamani
Clark
Clement
Clifford
Clinton
Cole
Colston
Corbett
Craig
Curtis
Cyril


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Hindi Story for kids: The Greedy Dog

Ek baar ek kutte ko bahaut jor se bhook lagi thi. Tabhi usse ek roti mili. Wo uss roti ka poora anand lena chahta tha. Isliye wo usse shanti mein baithkar khane ki ichchha se roti ko apne muh mein daal kar nadi ki taraf chal diya. Nadi par ek chhotta sa pool tha. Jab kutta nadi paar kar raha tha, tabhi usse pani mein apni parchhayi dikhayi di. Ussne apni parchhayi ko doosara kutta samjha aur usski roti chheenna chaha.
Roti chheenne ke liye ussne bhonkte hue nadi mein chhalang laga di. Muh kholte hi usske muh ki roti nadi ke jal mein gir kar bah gayi aur lalchi kutta bhooka rah gaya.
Moral : Lalach buri bala hai !

Obesity / Motapa

Obesity or being overweight is a growing epidemic problem among children, leading to increase in diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and other serious health effects. Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer or video-games. And today's busy families have fewer free moments to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals. From fast food to electronics, quick and easy is the reality for many people in the new millennium.

It is also well known what you have to do to lose weight, by eating less and exercising more. And if it is hard for adults, you can expect that it is even harder for kids, who don't necessarily understand the negative health effects of being overweight.

Stopping Weight Gain

An important first goal for most overweight kids is to simply stop gaining weight. So just find out how much extra weight your child gained in the past year and adjust his diet to compensate for these extra calories. Keep in mind that this 'extra weight' is above what your child would be expected to normally gain each year.

Extra Weight Gained Last Year	Number of Calories to Eliminate Each Day
1 pound	10 calories/day
5 pounds	50 calories/day
10 pounds	100 calories/day
15 pounds	150 calories/day
20 pounds	200 calories/day
25 pounds	250 calories/day
30 pounds	300 calories/day

Cutting back on the above number of calories each day should help your child to stop gaining weight. If your child is not very overweight and he hasn't finished puberty yet, then not gaining more extra weight might be not enough, as he gets taller and 'grows into' his weight.

Diet Analysis

Although you don't need to count calories each and every day and know where every fat gram is coming from, you do need to understand your child's diet to help him lose weight. Just provide healthy meals and snacks and encourage regular physical activity.

Some good questions to answer include:

• How many calories does your child get from the things he drinks?
• How many snacks does he eat?
• What are his portion sizes like?
• On average, how many calories does he get at each meal?

After you look closely at your child's diet for a few days or a week, you should be able to see patterns of where the extra calories come from. Cutting back on calories might be as easy as eliminating a bedtime snack, changing to diet drinks or low fat milk, or not super-sizing his portions.

Exercise

More exercise and being more active is another good way to stop gaining and losing weight. you had to cut back your diet by 50 calories a day to lose 5 pounds a year, you could also exercise to burn an extra 50 calories a day and lose weight or even better, do a combination of both. Encourage your child to burn 50-100 calories a day in 30-60 minutes of regular activities by walking, roller blading, bicycling, or playing baseball, basketball, badminton or soccer. You can get more help from your pediatrician and/or a registered dietician.

Baby Foods At Age: 6 to 9 Months

 Babies at 6 months of age, start liking the solid foods. They start eating cereals , fruits and vegetables. At this stage babies want to play with food and want to eat by them selves. 

In this period first teeth of the baby erupt or about to be erupted. Babies feel  irritation of gums and they like to put anything which they can get hold in their mouth. This is a cause of loose motion during this period. A biscuit can be given to the baby to suck at it ,or a Teether  can be given to the child to chew at it with their bare gums. Other things which can be given to your baby are :-

• Chapathi soaked in milk can be given.
• Eggs can be given during this period.  2-3 eggs  in a week are sufficient.
• Vegetable Shoups can be given.
• Orange juice 2 to 3 spoons in a day can be given.
• Mashed potato can be given to boiled .

English Story for kids: The Smart Rabbit

One day Rabbit was taking a walk through the jungle and ran into Elephant, who was making a fine meal of the treetops. "Hello, brother," said Rabbit. "Fine day, isn't it?" Elephant paused to look down at the tiny little creature at his feet and snorted. "Leave me. I don't have time to waste on someone so very small."

Rabbit was shocked to be talked to in such a manner. He wasn't sure what to do? So he left quietly to go and think about what had happened. As he walked along, he saw mighty Whale far out to sea and decided to ask her what she thought about Elephant's rudeness. He cupped his tiny paws and yelled as loud as he could, "Whaaaaale!! Whaaalllllle please Come heeeeeeeeere!!"

Whale swam over to see who was calling her. After a few minutes she saw tiny little Rabbit jumping up and down on a cliff. "Rabbit," Whale said impatiently, "Did you just call me over here?" "Of course," said Rabbit.

"Just who do you think you are? You are far too small and weak to have anything to say to me." Whale said and turned, flipped her huge tail, and set off back into the deep ocean. But just then Rabbit had an idea.

He called out to her one more time, "Whale! You think that I am weak, but in fact, I am stronger than you! You wouldn't be so quick to ignore me if I beat you at Tug-of-War." Whale looked at him for a moment before falling into a fit of laughter. "Very well little one," said Whale. "Go get a rope and we will see who is stronger."

Rabbit ran off to gather up the strongest and thickest vine he could. When he found it, he went to Elephant and said to the giant animal, "Elephant, you had no cause to treat me with such discourtesy this afternoon. I shall have to prove to you that we are equals. Elephant looked down between chews and chuckled. "And how will you do that, small one?" Rabbit stood up as high as he could, looked Elephant right in the eye and said, "By beating you at a game of Tug-of-War." Elephant laughed so hard he nearly choked on his leaves, but agreed to humor the tiny animal. He tied the vine around his huge, hefty waist, snickering the whole time.

Rabbit took the other end and started off into the jungle. He called back to Elephant, "Wait until I say 'pull' and then pull with all of your might." Rabbit took the other end of the rope to Whale and said, "Tie this to your tail and when I say `pull' you swim with all of your might." Whale tied the vine to her tail, all the while smirking at Rabbit's foolishness.

"I will now go and tie the other end to my own waist," said Rabbit, and hopped off into the jungle. Rabbit hid himself in the bushes and then called out, at the top of his lungs, "PULL!!" Elephant started to walk away with a smile on his face, but the smile soon turned to a look of surprise when the vine stopped following him. "My goodness," he said to himself, "Rabbit is much stronger than I expected!" The look of surprise soon became a frown as Elephant pulled harder and harder, unable to make the tough vine budge any further.

Meanwhile, Whale began to swim away from the shore, but almost lost her breath when the vine pulled tight and refused to come with her. She pulled harder and harder, but she could not pull it any further. "That little Rabbit could not possibly be stronger than me," she said in outrage. Soon the vine could take no more strain and, with an ear-splitting sound, snapped into two pieces.

When this happened, poor Elephant went sailing through the jungle and tumbled head over heels down a steep valley. The end that was tied to Whale caught up to her suddenly and she went sailing through the ocean and smashed into a very scratchy and very uncomfortable coral reef.

Rabbit left without a word and never mentioned the matter again. Elephant and Whale were completely confused and never did figure out how such a tiny creature as Rabbit could have beaten the largest of the animals. And to this day, they are very careful to greet little Rabbit with great respect whenever they meet.

Moral : Wisdom can never be defeated.

Baby Boy's Names Start with ' B'

Baahir
Baalaark
Baanbhatt
Baanke
Bihaari
Baasim
Babala
Badal
Badri
Badrinath

Baha
Bahubali
Bahumanya
Bakhtawar
Baladhi
Baladhitya
Balaji
Balakumar
Balan
Balanath
Balaravi
Balbir
Baldev
Balgopal
Balagovind
Barre
Barret
Barrett
Barric
Barrick
Barrington
Barron
Barry
Bart
Bartel
Barth
Barthram
Bartleah
Bartleigh
Bartley
Barton
Bartram
Barwolf
Basil
Bates
Bax
Baxter
Bayard
Bayley
Beacher
Beal
Beall
Beaman
Beekeeper
Beamer
Beaton
Beau
Beceere
Beck
Brook
Becket
Beehive
Bede
Beecher
Bek
Brook
Beldan
Beldane
Belden
Beldene
Beldon
Bemelle
Ben


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BABY NAMES

Baby Boy's Names                           

A   B   C   D   E   F    G   H   I    J   K   L  M 
N  O   P   Q   R   S   T    U   V   W  X   Y  Z   

Baby Girl's Names    

A   B   C   D   E   F    G   H   I    J   K   L   M  

N   O   P   Q   R   S   T    U   V  W  X    Y   Z 

Baby Boy's Names Start with ' A'

Aaric
Aaron
Abel
Abraham
Adney
Aekerley
Aekerman
Aekley
Aeldra
Agustin
Ahmad
Ahmed
Aidan
Aiekin
Aiken
Ain
Ainsley
Ainslie
Alan
Albern
Albert
Aabheer
Aadarsh
Aachman
Aadesh
Aadi
Aadidev
Aafreen
Aakar
Aakash
Aalap
Aandaleeb
Aashay
Aashish
Abdul-Baari
Abdul-Ghafoor
Ace
Ackerley
Ackley
Adalson
Adam
Adamson
Abdul-Jabaar
Addis
Addison
Addney
Addy
Adken
Adkins
Adkyn
Abdul-Haafiz
Abdul-Hameed
Abdul-Khaaliq
Abdullah
Abeer
Abhay
Abheek
Abhayananda
Abhayaprada
Abhi
Abhibhava
Abhicandra
Abhidi
Abhihita
Abhijaya
Abhijit
Abdul-Haseeb
Abhijvala
Abhilash
Abhimand
Abhimani
Abhimanyu
Abhimanyusuta
Abhimoda
Abhinabhas
Abhinanda


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BABY Massage With Olive Oil

All over the world Baby Massage is a prior thing for the Newborns. It is a Touch therapy  techniques, the bond between mother and the child, Babies feel safe in touch .It helps in growing health, bones get strong,…………. Baby Massage can be done with coconut oil ,olive oil, at least three times in a day is compulsory, you can massage your baby at bathtime or bedtime, after massage babies sleep. Avoid massage when baby is hungry and after there feed. It has a lots of benefits.Blood flows increased at the time of massage,Massage is a type of natural treatment.It gives relief in the body pain. Massaging back, waist, neck, hands, feet and spine. These parts give support to the body,to walk and to stand on there feet.

Why Baby Massage Important ?

·        Babies feel loves and care.

·        They feel secure at that time.

·        They feel relief.

·        It is necessary for the growing child.

·       In starting age it helps in growing, and after  six months they need massage to get stand and to move, and mostly they get relax at this stage because they move here & there.

Massage Techniques:    Generally, start doing massage  with the legs and feet. Skin of the babies are soft and delicate, So massage slowly on the body of the babies, Don’t use so much pressure on there body.

Healthy diet; Healthy Child

Our health depends on the kind of food we take . Food is our fuel, and its nutrients give our bodies' cells the energy and substances they need to function. A healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve health. It is important for lowering many chronic health risks, such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension etc. A healthy diet involves consuming appropriate amounts of all essential nutrients and an adequate amount of water. Nutrients can be obtained from many different foods. A healthy diet needs to have a balance of macronutrients (fats, proteins, and carbohydrates), calories to support energy needs, and micronutrients.

 If you want your children to stay healthy, you must only cook food that nourishes your child completely. Cooking fast food all the time cannot be a good idea all the time as fast food cannot enable your child to stay healthy all the time. So it’s better to have a variety of foods in our meal.

A balanced diet and physical exercise has vital role in achieving long healthy life such as

·         It controls body weights, heart rate and Blood pressure.

It also helps in controlling blood sugar level in our body, reduces harmful cholesterols.

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CHILD VACCINATION

Immunization schedule for children

Immunization help your child's immune system do its work properly. The child develops protection against future infections, the same as if he or she had been exposed to the natural disease. With vaccines your child doesn't have to get sick first to get that protection. Vaccination is one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and is thus a basic need for all children.

The following schedule has been recommended by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India. However you must consult to Pediatrics before using this Chart.

NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE


Birth                 =       BCG
                                   Oral Polio Vaccine - 1st dose
                                   Hepatitis B Vaccine - 1st dose

6 weeks            =       DPT - 1st dose
                                   Oral Polio Vaccine - 2nd dose


10 weeks          =     Hepatitis B Vaccine - 2nd dose

14 weeks          =     DPT - 3rd dose
                                  Oral Polio Vaccine - 4th dose

6-9 months      =     Oral Polio Vaccine - 5th dose
                                  Hepatitis B Vaccine - 3rd dose

9 months          =     Measles Vaccine

15-18 months  =     MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
                                  DPT - 1st booster dose
                                  Oral Polio Vaccine - 6th dose

5 years           =       DPT - 2nd booster dose
                                 Oral Polio Vaccine - 7th dose

10 Years        =       TT (Tetanus) - 3rd booster dose
                                 Hepatitis B Vaccine - booster dose

15-16 years    =     TT (Tetanus) - 4th booster dose


ABBREVIATIONS
BCG  =  Bacillus calmittee Guerin.
DPT   =  Diphtheria, Pertussis & Tetanus.
OPV   =  Oral Polio Vaccine.
DT      =  Diphtheria & Tetanus vaccine.