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FAQs about immunisation answered – Covid Vaccine

Covid 19 vaccine

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Explained: As you take the Covid-19 vaccine, some do’s and don’ts
ovid-19 vaccine

Covid-19 vaccine: Here are some of the things you need to know, and some precautions that you should take before getting vaccinated. More than 1.63 crore people have received a coronavirus vaccine ... READ MORE

What To Pack In Your Child’s First Aid Kit This Summer
first aid kit for summer

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it's also a time when accidents and injuries can occur. As a parent, it's important to be prepared for these ... READ MORE

50 Parenting Books That Every Indian Parent Should Read
Parenting Book

A Big Thank you to all the mothers who have helped Dr Dad to compile this list. It has taken a long time but finally, our list of Parenting books ... READ MORE

Singer Neeti Mohan and Nihaar Pandya announce pregnancy on their second wedding anniversary
Singer Neeti Mohan and Nihaar Pandya announce pregnancy

"What better day to announce than our second anniversary!" Neeti Mohan wrote in her pregnancy announcement post. Singer Neeti Mohan and her husband actor Nihaar Pandya made the pregnancy announcement ... READ MORE

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women Boston [US], December 2 (ANI): In a new study published in Psychiatry Review, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital surveyed pregnant women and those who had recently given birth, finding concerning rates of depression, generalised anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, which were found to be exacerbated […]

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Pfizer Starts COVID Vaccine Trials In Pregnant Women
COVID Vaccine Trials In Pregnant Women

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have launched clinical trials to study the safety and effectiveness of its coronavirus vaccine on pregnant women. In a news release, Pfizer said “the first participants ... READ MORE

WHO, UNICEF alert of drop in vaccinations during coronavirus pandemic
WHO, UNICEF alert of drop in vaccinations during coronavirus pandemic

Geneva [Switzerland], July 15 (Sputnik/ANI): The world has seen a dramatic decline in the number of children vaccinated during the novel coronavirus pandemic and can experience a surge in preventable ... READ MORE

Study: Depression, stress could dampen efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines
Study: Depression, stress could dampen efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviors can weaken the body's immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines. ... READ MORE

Singer Neeti Mohan and Nihaar Pandya announce pregnancy on their second wedding anniversary
Singer Neeti Mohan and Nihaar Pandya announce pregnancy

"What better day to announce than our second anniversary!" Neeti Mohan wrote in her pregnancy announcement post. Singer Neeti Mohan and her husband actor Nihaar Pandya made the pregnancy announcement ... READ MORE

Ovulation- how long does it last?

ovulation

Ovulation- how long does it last? I can assume two reasons why one might be interested in reading about ovulation in specific. Either they are family planning, or they want to avoid pregnancy. Whatever the reason is, it is always a great thing to acquire knowledge that enables you to take things under your control. […]

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12 Things You Should Know When You Are Trying To Get Pregnant
Trying To Get Pregnant

Many couples in today's world are leaning more towards planned pregnancy instead of ‘accidentally’ conceiving. A couple should only have a baby when they are ready and interested in a ... READ MORE

Try These 8 Vitamins and Supplements that help to conceive
Vitamins and supplements during pregnancy conceive

In our previous generation, giving birth to a child or conceiving was considered as something that couldn't be prepared for. It was believed to come unexpectedly. As a result, there ... READ MORE

How to read a pregnancy test.
read a pregnancy test

Pregnancy is one of the most important things for a couple. If you are trying to conceive, you might have bought a pregnancy test to find out whether you are ... READ MORE

55 Beautiful Pregnancy Quotes For Expecting Moms
Inspirational Pregnancy Quotes

Having a new baby around the house can bring happiness to the household. People congratulate you and the baby with good luck. It can be a time of celebration for ... READ MORE

Crafty ways to sprang an indoor Sunday

indoor Sunday

Crafty ways to sprang an indoor Sunday After a long and boring week, it’s finally Sunday, and you want to do something fun? Many times, we don’t have an exact plan or aim to do something on holidays. But the child inside us wants to do something exciting. And going out seems laborious; here are […]

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10 Ways Teens Today Are Different From Past Generations.
Teenagers

Every generation is shaped by their socio-political, cultural, and economic environment. This is also what creates the gap between generations, as these factors influence the thinking patterns, goals, and general ... READ MORE

Heavily marketed kids’ cereals are least healthy
cereals are least healthy kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breakfast cereals for children are less healthy than cereals meant for adults, and those marketed the most aggressively to kids have the worst nutritional quality, ... READ MORE

When Should I Introduce Flash Cards to My Toddler?
Flashcards for toddlers

As parents, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our children's learning and development. One popular educational tool that has stood the test of time is flashcards. Flashcards offer an ... READ MORE

Helicopter Parenting: Understanding the Signs, Pros and Cons, and How to Change
Helicopter Parenting: Understanding the Signs, Pros and Cons, and How to Change

Introduction Parenting styles vary widely, and one that has gained considerable attention in recent years is helicopter parenting. Helicopter parenting refers to a style of parenting where parents closely hover ... READ MORE

A lost phone

hill station

Last winter I went to Landour, a beautiful “less commercialized” hill station near Mussoorie. Now, those of you who are quite familiar with the demography of the area, you would know that Mussoorie is titled the Queen of hill stations. So here I would say, that Landour is the tiara of that queen. I was […]

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WHEN I MET HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Love Couple

I was only 17 when I met Arjun. He was smart, he was good-looking and as a girl of that age would always want, he was popular in our school. ... READ MORE

My son means everything to me:
My son means everything to me

I am Nandita, 35 years, Marketing head in an advertising agency and lives in Mumbai. Well, I don't have much to complain about, except that I just can't get over ... READ MORE

You are the one: “I realised that Anita is just not my best friend.”
You are the one:

I remember the first time I realised that Anita is just not my best friend. My name is Rajni, I am 19 years old and I had been accused of ... READ MORE

Last train to Mumbai
Last train to Mumbai

I am Nandini. And yes I have changed my name when I entered this new city. I was just 15 when I fell in love with a boy who used ... READ MORE

55 New Year’s Resolutions to Try

New Year's Resolution Ideas

Let’s Kick off the New Year Right—Here Are 55 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2021  Lose weight. Quit social media. Cut out alcohol completely. Blah blah blah snoozefest. These are all good goals, don’t get me wrong. But we set the same New Year’s resolutions every single year and then… never really stick to them. […]

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Priyanka Chopra shares her baby girl ‘Malti Marie’ spent 100 days in NICU
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Not all parents get to go back home with their babies immediately after birth. Some babies spend longer time in the hospital owing to certain health conditions that need expert ... READ MORE

FAQs about immunisation answered – Covid Vaccine
Covid 19 vaccine

Is the Covid vaccine safe? Is the vaccination mandatory?

Covid 19 vaccine

FAQs about immunisation answered:

[vc_toggle title="Since the vaccine is being introduced in a short span of time, will it ... READ MORE

Central Government issues separate COVID-19 guidelines for children
Kids Covid Safety

Majority of children with Covid-19 may be asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, breathlessness or shortness of breath, fatigue, myalgia, rhinorrhea, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of smell, ... READ MORE

Parents, Always Keep These Winter Essentials Handy
Winter Essentials for parent

It’s the month of January, the month of the winter season, and it's starting to get chilly out there. Sure, winter is beautiful, but it may invite common cold and ... READ MORE

Ovulation tests available in the market- Pros and Cons.

Ovulation tests available in the market

Ovulation tests available in the market- Pros and Cons. Do you know, globally, approximately 15% to 25% of couples could not bear a child even after attempting to conceive for five years or more? Infertility can be due to various factors, but couples are assisted with multiple diagnostics and interventions. Today, home Ovulation testing kits […]

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Foods to Avoid While Planning for Pregnancy: A Guide for Prospective Parents
Foods to Avoid While Planning for Pregnancy: A Guide for Prospective Parents

When planning for pregnancy, it's important to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet. While many foods are beneficial for fertility and the overall reproductive health of both ... READ MORE

10 things you have to do before you go into labour.
Labor pain

After months of waiting, now the time is near to your baby's arrival. It is no harm to get bit ready before your baby steps in your life. In this ... READ MORE

FOODS TO EAT AFTER DELIVERY and Parenting Tips or Advice for New Parents
food to eat after delivery

After delivery, the body goes through a significant transformation, and it is essential to nourish it with the right foods to aid recovery and support breastfeeding. In addition to nutrition, new ... READ MORE

Is it safe to eat pasta and Maggi during pregnancy?
pasta and Maggi during pregnancy

Pregnancy calls for making sure everything you eat is healthy and nutritious for you and your growing baby. But, often pregnant junk food cravings take over healthy food habits. So, ... READ MORE

Can children get Covid-19 vaccine yet?

Can children be vaccinated yet?

You May Like Understanding “Failure To Thrive” Diagnosis in Children: A Pediatrician’s Insight Introduction: As an experienced pediatrician, my goal is to provide parents with valuable insights into various aspects of child health. One concern that often raises anxiety among parents is the … READ MORE How is phone a threat to your child’s memory […]

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Govt issues new guidelines for home isolation of mild, asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
covid 19 home isolation

The Centre clarified that asymptomatic cases are those that are confirmed so by the laboratories but are not experiencing any symptoms and have oxygen saturation at room air of more ... READ MORE

Should Children wear a mask?
baby girl in mask

Pandemic has shaken the world. Schools, parks, and malls, all have been empty in the past few months. Children spent maximum time in the confinement of their homes. And now ... READ MORE

10 moments while changing a diaper
moments while changing a diaper

Parenting is not easy. Every parent has to go through a lot of work every day just for their little chunky monkey. They cry, poop, pee, feed, and they are ... READ MORE

Crafting Fun and Safe DIY Bath Products for Kids: Homemade Soaps, Bath Bombs, and More!
bath products for kids

Introduction: In a world filled with commercial bath products loaded with chemicals, creating DIY bath products for kids ensures a fun and safe experience. Dive into the world of crafting ... READ MORE

Night curfew announced on New Year’s Eve

New Year Party and cerfew

Night curfew announced in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai & Kerala on New Year’s Eve We all are ready to be dazzled with blazing hot New Year eve parties in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Kolkata and Chennai with foot-tapping music by renowned DJs, gourmet dining, unique performances, and much more! But Safety First… State authorities have issued […]

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Helicopter Parenting: All You Need to Know and How it Impacts your Kids
Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter parenting is the style of parenting where one is overinvolved in their children’s life giving them no personal space and protecting their kids a little too much from any ... READ MORE

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women
COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant, postpartum women Boston [US], December 2 (ANI): In a new study published in Psychiatry Review, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital ... READ MORE

Fruit Cake Recipe For This Christmas
Fruits cake for christmas 2020

If you have ever made a British Fruit Cake you know that what really sets this cake apart is how we repeatedly 'feed' (brush) the cake with alcohol over several ... READ MORE

Things you should always tell your gynecologists
gynecologist

Every woman has to see a gynecologist regularly to maintain her health. It's important to know what's healthy and what could suggest a problem regarding sexual and reproductive health. Your ... READ MORE

Forever Young

Mom cycling

My mother, she’s 89 years old and still rides a bicycle. When I was a little kid, used to love being outside. I would go out of my house at 5 pm after doing my homework and would not return before it turns dark. But that all is just a way to explain how childhood […]

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A letter that I wrote to myself
Family

It's a common scenario at my house, breakfast time, I am getting ready for my office and my son is doing all that is possible for me to lose my ... READ MORE

You are the one: “I realised that Anita is just not my best friend.”
You are the one:

I remember the first time I realised that Anita is just not my best friend. My name is Rajni, I am 19 years old and I had been accused of ... READ MORE

WHEN I MET HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Love Couple

I was only 17 when I met Arjun. He was smart, he was good-looking and as a girl of that age would always want, he was popular in our school. ... READ MORE

A lost phone
hill station

Last winter I went to Landour, a beautiful “less commercialized” hill station near Mussoorie. Now, those of you who are quite familiar with the demography of the area, you would ... READ MORE

Coronavirus lockdown: 20 Things Indians are searching for the most

Coronavirus lockdown: Things Indians are searching for most on Google

15 Things Indians are searching for the most on Google People have been spending a lot of their time online getting information related to coronavirus. We looked into the Google search trend data to see what Indians have been searching for on coronavirus. Here are the top 15 searched items on Google in India: Coronavirus […]

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World, meet Jai & Gia! Preity Zinta welcomes twins with husband Gene Goodenough through surrogacy
Preity Zinta and goodenough

Preity Zinta and her husband Gene Goodenough welcomed twins Jai and Jia via surrogacy.  The actress announced the news on her Instagram profile on Thursday. Bollywood stars wished the new ... READ MORE

We talk a lot about feelings’: Sameera Reddy on conscious parenting and dealing with fussy eaters
Sameera Reddy on conscious parenting

"I have made my children aware of food. I have made them plant seeds and grow plants. It's about making it exciting for them." Sameera Reddy is a hands-on mom ... READ MORE

Should Children wear a mask?
baby girl in mask

Pandemic has shaken the world. Schools, parks, and malls, all have been empty in the past few months. Children spent maximum time in the confinement of their homes. And now ... READ MORE

Super Nintendo World opens in Osaka, Japan
Nintendo

Children and adults alike waited in line for their turn to experience the world's first Super Nintendo World and its life-sized Mushroom Kingdom, which opened Thursday at Universal Studios Japan ... READ MORE

WHO, UNICEF alert of drop in vaccinations during coronavirus pandemic

WHO, UNICEF alert of drop in vaccinations during coronavirus pandemic

Geneva [Switzerland], July 15 (Sputnik/ANI): The world has seen a dramatic decline in the number of children vaccinated during the novel coronavirus pandemic and can experience a surge in preventable diseases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a joint statement on Wednesday. “The World Health Organisation and […]

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Practical Parenting: How Children Grow Up, Different Parenting Philosophies, And Setting Limits
different parenting philosophies

Parenting can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be a challenging and complex one. There are many different approaches to parenting, and parents often find themselves faced ... READ MORE

That Screen is taking away your kid’s sleep.
watching baby on mobile device

Having a tablet and phone in any household is a new norm. You technically can't function in today's world without these. And while this is maybe so true for Adults, ... READ MORE

Stay Home Stay Safe – WHO’s Covid-19 Guidelines
Stay Home Stay Safe – WHO’s Covid-19 Guidelines

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International Women’s Day: Powerful Bollywood Films that uphold Women Empowerment
international womens day

March 8 marks the celebration of womanhood across the globe. International Women's Day, which is celebrated every year, holds much importance for all of us as it is the day ... READ MORE

Screen time, emotional health among parents’ top concerns for children during pandemic

Screen time, emotional health among parents' top concerns for children during pandemic

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): A new national poll gives a glimpse into parents’ greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era with the top concerns being screen time, unhealthy eating, and depression. High on the top 10 list: overuse of social media and screen time, internet safety, unhealthy eating, depression and suicide, and lack […]

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Common Misconceptions About Child Nutrition: Debunked and Enlightened
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In the realm of child nutrition, misconceptions often cloud the path to making informed choices. Parents, guardians, and caregivers strive to provide the best nourishment for their little ones, yet ... READ MORE

WHY BIG KIDS TELLING LIES AND HOW TO STOP THEM?
kids telling lies

Introduction In the process of growing up, children encounter various challenges that shape their behavior and development. One common behavior exhibited by big kids, or older children, is telling lies. ... READ MORE

Toddler Obesity: Causes and Tips to Be Healthier
Toddler Obesity

If you find out or think that your toddler is overweight according to BMI standards, you may be worried about the further outcomes. But your child is not the only ... READ MORE

Are toddler tantrum bad behaviour or a call for help?
toddler tantrum

Bringing a child into this world is very painful. It is said that labor pain equals the pain of all 206 bones being broken together, Just what we have heard. ... READ MORE

A letter that I wrote to myself

Family

It’s a common scenario at my house, breakfast time, I am getting ready for my office and my son is doing all that is possible for me to lose my temper. I am Raghuvendra Joshi from Mysore and a father of 8-year-old Yash. But, today, I felt different. I wanted to confide in him and […]

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Last train to Mumbai
Last train to Mumbai

I am Nandini. And yes I have changed my name when I entered this new city. I was just 15 when I fell in love with a boy who used ... READ MORE

WHEN I MET HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Love Couple

I was only 17 when I met Arjun. He was smart, he was good-looking and as a girl of that age would always want, he was popular in our school. ... READ MORE

My son means everything to me:
My son means everything to me

I am Nandita, 35 years, Marketing head in an advertising agency and lives in Mumbai. Well, I don't have much to complain about, except that I just can't get over ... READ MORE

A lost phone
hill station

Last winter I went to Landour, a beautiful “less commercialized” hill station near Mussoorie. Now, those of you who are quite familiar with the demography of the area, you would ... READ MORE

You are the one: “I realised that Anita is just not my best friend.”

You are the one:

I remember the first time I realised that Anita is just not my best friend. My name is Rajni, I am 19 years old and I had been accused of stealing, witchcraft and indecent behaviour. I was thrown out of my house at the age of 16 by my father and was never called back. […]

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My son means everything to me:
My son means everything to me

I am Nandita, 35 years, Marketing head in an advertising agency and lives in Mumbai. Well, I don't have much to complain about, except that I just can't get over ... READ MORE

Last train to Mumbai
Last train to Mumbai

I am Nandini. And yes I have changed my name when I entered this new city. I was just 15 when I fell in love with a boy who used ... READ MORE

WHEN I MET HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Love Couple

I was only 17 when I met Arjun. He was smart, he was good-looking and as a girl of that age would always want, he was popular in our school. ... READ MORE

Forever Young
Mom cycling

My mother, she's 89 years old and still rides a bicycle. When I was a little kid, used to love being outside. I would go out of my house at ... READ MORE