A few things said in haste messes up a child's brain and have a considerable impact psychologically, like low self-confidence, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and so much more. Throughout your parenting journey, make sure you are not saying things or acting out in a way that could damage your child(ren) mentally. Sometimes parents are not aware that their actions affect their child(ren) negatively, and sometimes parents overlook it and justify their bad behaviour due to their stress. Here are a few practices which you should avoid telling your child(ren): Pick these up right now. I don't want you leaving a mess like that again.Instead, say:&nbsp;I don't like this mess you are leaving. Can you please clean this up when you have time? You should know better.Instead, say:&nbsp;It's OK not to know some things. Here, I will help you out. You're a bad kid.Instead, say:&nbsp;Can you tell me why you behaved/acted in such a way? I feel it wasn't right, is there anything you want to talk about? Or Else.&nbsp;Example: Eat dinner, or else you won't get your dessert.Instead, say:&nbsp;How about you take a healthy dinner quickly so that we can all enjoy dessert together?&nbsp; Stop being shy.Instead, say:&nbsp;You can come to say hi to your aunt when you are ready. You should set a good example for your brother.Instead, say:&nbsp;Your brother looks up to you; you're such a good role model. Wait until your father/mother gets home.Instead, say:&nbsp;You're grounded because you said a bad word. I will never forgive you.Instead, say:&nbsp;What you did was not acceptable, but we can look past it and move on if you think the next time. I'm ashamed of you.Instead, say:&nbsp;Although I feel bad about what you did, I love you for who you are. Don't worry; everything will be OK.Instead, say:&nbsp;Mom and Dad are always nearby, and we're going to set up a plan in case of emergency. Here, I'll do it.Instead, say:&nbsp;Let's do it together!" Don't cryInstead, say:&nbsp;I know you're sad, and it's OK to cry. It's OK to let out your emotions. Let me hug you. If you don't clean your room, you're going to be in big trouble.Instead, say:&nbsp;When your room is clean, then you may go out to play. Family finances aren't your business.Instead, say:&nbsp;Finances are how we make and manage money, and when you like, we will teach you what we know. I'm disappointed in you.Instead, say:&nbsp;I'm surprised and was not expecting this to occur. Come here, NOW.Instead, say:&nbsp;It's almost time to go. Do you want one minute or two? Because I said so.Instead, say:&nbsp;Explaining why you feel a certain way about something. We can't afford that.Instead, say:&nbsp;We're not going to buy that because we're saving our money for more important things. Don't talk to strangers.Instead, say:&nbsp;What would you do if a man you don't know offers you candy and a ride home? OR If anyone makes you feel sad, scared, or confused, you need to tell me right away. You should listen to adults.Instead, say:&nbsp;You need to listen to your parents. Don't be greedy!Instead, say:&nbsp;Would you please be kind and share your toys with your friend? Who taught you this? (about mischief)Instead, say:&nbsp;Why did you do that? Look at this lovely girl.Instead, say:&nbsp;I love you. You can do this too. I do everything for you.Instead, say:&nbsp;We do things for you because we love you, so please do for me. Do I have to tell you this 100 times?Instead, say:&nbsp;I've told you this before, but could you please. That's only for boys/girls.Instead:&nbsp;Say nothing at all. Try your best at raising gender-neutral children. You live under my roof, so you follow my rules.Instead, say:&nbsp;You know the household rules. Please stick to them. That's how I was raised.Instead, say:&nbsp;I don't think it's a good idea to do [ ]. Even my parents used to tell me that [ ]. You're just like your mother/father!Instead say:&nbsp;I’m not happy with [ ] because [ ]. I told you so.Instead, say:&nbsp;I'm sorry to hear about [ ] ... let this be a lesson. It's just a little white lie.Instead, explain to them that it's OK to use white lies to be polite and not hurt someone's feelings. Explain to them the fine line between lies and little white lies. Man up. / Be a man.Never disregard your son's feelings. Don't teach them that showing emotions is weak. To show emotions is only human. Why can't you be more like your sister?Instead, say:&nbsp;I don't quite like this behaviour of yours. Do you think we can work on it? If you loved me, you wouldn't do (this/that).Don't teach them that love needs to be proven all the time. Love comes without ifs and buts. I wish you'd never been born. / I hate you.No matter how angry you are, this is the worst thing to say. You would be scarring your child. Why can't you do anything right?Instead, say: What's the barrier? Is there anything I can help you with? I don't believe you.Instead, say: This comes as a shock for me. But I am sure you can tell me the whole thing. There's nothing to be afraid of.Instead, say:&nbsp;Everyone has their fair share of fears. We appreciate that you shared your feelings with us. We promise we will work on this together. You're lazy/stupid/selfish.Never label your child. Never. Your friends don't do that.Comparison will never bring any positive change. Accept your child for who they are and appreciate them. You should have done better.Praise them for their achievement. Do not over expect. You don't know what you're talking about. / You're too young to know what you want.Often children know what they want or how they feel. Saying this will show your distrust in their feelings. You'll never be able to do that.Instead, encourage and push your child to do better, of course, without any comparison. You're so fat/skinny, or You're going to get fat/skinny.Never attribute a child's identity to their looks. You make me so mad.Calm your anger down, and then talk to your child(ren).&nbsp;Instead, say:&nbsp;We will talk about this after a while when I am in the right state of my mind. Impact of such phrases on children:<ol><li>Antisocial behaviour</li><li>Poor resilience</li><li>Depression</li><li>Aggression</li><li>Lack of empathy</li><li>Difficulty in relationships</li><li>Self-doubt</li><li>Lack of self-confidence</li><li>Anxiety</li></ol>

A few things said in haste messes up a child's brain and have a considerable impact psychologically, like low self-confidence, self-doubt, anxiety and so on

Speaking Gently: Things you should never say to your child

A few things said in haste messes up a child’s brain and have a huge impact psychologically.

Things You Should Never Say to Your Child

Following are a few tips to keep in mind while you babyproof the house: <ol><li>Keep the bathrooms locked at all times.</li><li>Lock and hasp on doors in rooms and bathrooms should be shifted up (at the height of an adult’s head).</li><li>Keep the cribs at the lowest height because as children advance developmentally, they tend to launch themselves out of the crib.</li><li>Change the positions of electrical boards, keep them high so that they are out of a child’s reach.</li><li>Check the sharp corners and cover them with soft rubber. Stick rubber cover at the corners of kitchen tables, beds, dining tables and TV units.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>If you are living in a double storied house, fix a small door on the staircase. This will ensure the baby doesn't crawl and climb up.</li><li>If the child is using a walker make sure there is no bump or slope on the floor.</li><li>Keep the heavy objects, sharp objects, glass objects and such hazardous objects out of reach of the child.</li><li>Keep the use of rugs at a minimum as children tend to slip because of them. If you do use rugs, put non-slip pads beneath them.</li><li>Unplug all electrical appliances when not in use.</li><li>Put all the sharp objects of the kitchen in cupboards.</li><li>Remove table cloths if any.</li><li>Install safety guards on windows and doors.</li><li>Make sure there's no water spilt anywhere in the house.</li><li>Do not paint or renovate the house immediately after the baby arrives home. The chemicals are harmful to the baby. Wait a few years and then make the required changes.</li></ol>

Children are curious by nature and they will explore everything you have in the house. So it's better to keep a check on all the things you have in the house before the baby arrives.

How to baby proof your house: 15 baby proofing tips 

Children are curious by nature and they will explore everything you have in the house. So it's better to keep a check on all the things you have in the house before the baby arrives.

15 Tips to baby proof your house

1 Santa - Why are all these people running?﻿🤔﻿Banta - This is a race, the winner will get the cup.﻿🏆﻿Santa - If only the winner will get the cup, why are the others running?﻿🏃﻿﻿🏃﻿﻿🏃﻿﻿😂﻿ 2	What does Santa do after taking a xerox?He compares it with the original for any spelling mistakes.﻿😯﻿﻿😂﻿ 3	The teacher asked all the students in a class to write an essay on a cricket match.👩‍🏫All were busy writing except Banta.Banta wrote "DUE TO RAIN, NO MATCH!"﻿😛﻿ 4	Santa: I haven't slept all night on the train.﻿😥﻿Banta: Why?Santa: I got upper berth.Banta: Why didn't you try to exchange?﻿🤔﻿Santa: There was nobody to exchange in the lower berth.﻿😖﻿﻿😂﻿ 5	Santa &amp; his wife buy coffee in a shop.﻿👫﻿Santa: Drink quickly﻿☕﻿Wife: Why?Santa: Hot coffee Rs.5 and cold coffee Rs.10.﻿😆﻿ 6	Q: How do you recognize Santa's son, Pappu, in School?A: He is the one who erases the books when the teacher erases the board.👩‍🏫﻿😂﻿ 7	Santa: Go and water the plants.﻿🌿﻿Servant: it's already raining.﻿🌨﻿Santa: So what? Take an umbrella and go.﻿☔﻿﻿😆﻿ 8 	Teacher: Santa, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?👩‍🏫Santa: You told me to do it without using tables.﻿😂﻿ 9	Santa was writing something very slowly.﻿📝﻿Banta: Why are you writing so slowly?Santa: I am writing to my 5 years old kid Jhurlu, he can't read very fast.﻿😓﻿﻿😂﻿ 10 Doctor: Do exercise daily for good health.👨‍⚕️Santa: Sir I play football, cricket, daily.﻿⚽﻿﻿🏏﻿Doctor: How long do you play?👨‍⚕️Santa: Until the battery in my mobile goes down!!﻿😂﻿ 11 Santa went to courtJudge: Order! Order!Santa: 1 Pizza, 2 Dosa, 3 Idli &amp; 1 Cold-drink﻿🍕﻿﻿🍹﻿Judge: Shut upSanta: No No ... 7-Up!﻿😂﻿ 12 Salesman: Sir, do you want this powder?Santa: For what?﻿😯﻿Salesman: For ants﻿🐜﻿﻿🐜﻿Santa: No. If I give powder today, they will ask for lipstick tomorrow!!!﻿😅﻿ 13 Santa: Let’s Go For Movie.﻿🍿﻿Banta: Shit, I’ve Got A Doctor’s Appointment Today.👨‍⚕️Santa: Just Cancel It, Tell Him You’re Sick.﻿😂﻿ 14 Tourist: Whose Skeleton Is That?Sardar: An Old King’s Skeleton.🤴Tourist: Who’s That Smaller Skeleton Next To It?Sardar: That Was Same King’s Skeleton When He Was A Child.﻿👶﻿﻿😂﻿ 15 Santa: Should I buy tickets for my children?﻿🚌﻿Conductor: Yes! Only if they are above 8!Santa: Thank God! I have only 6 children!!﻿😂﻿

Nothing makes a parent happier than seeing his or her child laugh. Share these Santa Banta funny jokes and enjoy with kids and family.

15 Santa Banta Funny Jokes for Children in English

<blockquote>Santa Banta Jokes are very popular among kids. Santa and Banta are two Sardarji's who are good friends. Most of the time each of them tries to outsmart the other and this creates humour. Most of their conversations are funny and are called Santa Banta jokes.</blockquote>

15 Santa Banta English Funny Jokes for Children

<ul><li>Protect your child from too much sun. The sun's rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM so avoid taking your child out during these hours.</li><li>If you plan to take your child outside, apply sunscreen to them which provides protection against UV rays. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours and after being in the water or sweating. Use sunscreen on cloudy days too as the sun’s rays pass through the clouds as well. Do not skip sunscreen if you are taking your child out; only skip if your child is wearing clothes that cover his/her entire body.</li><li>If your baby is less than a year old, keep them out of the sun as much as you can. Dress your baby in lightweight, light-coloured clothing with long sleeves and long pants. Make sure to cover their head.</li><li>Select sunglasses for babies and children that provide 100% UV protection.</li><li>When it is too hot and humid, children should not play outside or exercise for more than 30 minutes at a time.</li><li>Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids even if they are not thirsty. Water is best of all. Dehydration can cause fatigue and muscle cramping.</li><li>Keep your child covered at all times when outside or sit in the shade as your child’s sensitive skin can get a sunburn. If your child gets sunburn, the best remedy is to use a cold compress for the affected area. If it’s too much, consult a doctor.</li><li>Never leave your kids unattended in a closed car even for a few minutes and even if the windows are open. The temperature inside a closed car increases too quickly and can be fatal for a child.</li></ul>

Taking the right precautionary steps before the arrival of any season will keep your baby safe and healthy.

Handy Summer Care and Tips For Babies

Taking the right precautionary steps before the arrival of any season will keep your baby safe and healthy.

Summer Precautions for Babies

From time immemorial humans have built spectacular structures, buildings, monuments and other wonderful structures that have amazed historians and common people for generations. Some of these structures have been listed in the wonders of the world. If your child has an interest in history and wants to know about all these amazing structures, we recommend reading this post. The Seven Wonders of the World are the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, the Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer, Petra, and the Great Wall of China. <h2>The Taj Mahal</h2> Mausoleum in Agra, India<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/istock-478831658.jpg_image_1644919995550.jpg" width="367"><ul><li>The Taj Mahal has known the world over for its beautiful architecture, history and the tale of love that led to its creation.</li><li>Located in the Indian city of Agra, the Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a testament of his love for his departed wife Mumtaz Mahal.</li><li>Apart from housing her tomb, it also contains the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.</li><li>The mausoleum, built with ivory-white marble and precious stones, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/u/kB0M1d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taj Mahal Facts For Children</a>&nbsp; <h2>Colosseum</h2>Historical place in Rome, Italy‎<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/95a24eaa-5e33-4778-b06c-96654f3dbf87.jpg_image_1644920980948.jpg" width="357"><ul><li>Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is an oval-shaped amphitheater located in the center of Rome in Italy.</li><li>Built with concrete and sand, its construction began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and it was completed by his successor, Titus, in AD 80.</li><li>It is the largest amphitheater in the world and had the capacity to host about 80,000 spectators.</li><li>In ancient times, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles.</li><li>Its other activities included animal hunts, famous battle re-enactments, executions, and mythological dramas. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.</li></ul> Read More <a href=" https://www.beeparenting.com/u/2zyJbj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Colosseum Facts For Children</a> <h2>Machu Picchu</h2>Historical place in Peru<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/5120.jpg_image_1644924350549.jpg" width="355"><ul><li>Located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 7,970 ft mountain ridge, Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel.</li><li>It is the most familiar icon of Inca civilization, and is often mistaken for the ‘Lost City of the Incas’.</li><li>Most archaeologists believe that it was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti around the year 1450 and then abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest.</li><li>The Spanish had no idea about its existence and it was only brought to international attention in 1911 by American historian Hiram Bingham.</li><li>Built with polished dry-stone walls, Machu Picchu has declared a Peruvian Historic Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/u/D28O5d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Machu Picchu Facts For Children</a> <h2>Christ the Redeemer</h2>Historical place in Brazil<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/wp1991636.jpg_image_1644924383798.jpg" width="357"><ul><li>A very well known work of art in Brazil, Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ.</li><li>It was created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot.</li><li>Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida fashioned the face.</li><li>Made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, it weighs 635 metric tons and is located at the peak of the 700-metre Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.</li><li>Construction began in 1922 and it was completed in 1931.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://beeparenting.com/u/8poi1p" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christ the Redeemer Facts For Children</a> <h2>Chichen Itza</h2>Historical place in Mexico<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/chichen-itza-at-dusk-596317367-59fccc9f4e4f7d001a6e28bc-6413cc54773c455ca95de2ec39b793c8.jpg_image_1644924405885.jpg" width="364"><ul><li>Chichen Itza is an archaeological site located in Tinicum Municipality of Yucatan State in Mexico.</li><li>It was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people and was likely to have been one of the mythical great cities.</li><li>It is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico and consists of buildings like the El Caracol or observatory of Chichen Itza, Temple of the Warriors, Grand Ballcourt, Venus Platform, and others</li><li>It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://beeparenting.com/u/B01Xis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chichen Itza Facts For Children</a> <h2>Petra</h2>Historical place in Jordan<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/jordans-petra-a-keeper-of-secrets.jpg_image_1644924431539.jpg" width="361"><ul><li>Originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan.</li><li>It is believed that the area around Petra was inhabited as early as 7,000 BC, and the access to the city is through a 1.2-kilometer-long gorge called the Siq, which leads directly to the Khazneh.</li><li>It had remained unknown to the world until Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812.</li><li>Petra is also called ‘Rose City’ due to the color of the stone from which it is carved</li><li>Its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system continue to attract a huge number of tourists, and it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://beeparenting.com/u/8Cau99" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Petra Facts For Children</a> <h2>Great Wall of China</h2>Historical place in Beijing, China<img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/e98bf54c-f84b-4a8c-81a6-ae66279cd62d.jpg_image_1644924469975.jpg" width="358"><ul><li>The Great Wall is the collective name given to a series of fortification systems built across the borders of the country.</li><li>The purpose of the Great Wall was to protect as well as mark the territories of the Chinese states and empires.</li><li>Several of the walls were found to have been built as early as the 7th century BC, but the most well-known sections were built by the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).</li><li>It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 and attracts many visitors every year.</li></ul> Read More <a href="https://beeparenting.com/u/TbJeh9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Great Wall Of China Facts For Children</a> Help your child learn about some of the wonderful structures of the world and we hope this article helped in achieving the same!

Our world is filled with the most unique structures that are both man-made and natural. Some of these have been listed in the wonders of the world.

7 Wonders of the World - The New, The Natural and The Ancient.

Our world is filled with the most unique structures that are both man-made and natural. Some of the man-made creations include churches, tombs, temples, monuments, mosques, buildings and even cities.

The Seven Wonders of the World 

Herbal teas like green tea, ginger tea, etc., are usually safe for children to consume after 6 months of age. Consult your child's paediatrician.

Introduce Green Tea to children at what age

Herbal teas like green tea, ginger tea, etc., are usually safe for children to consume after 6 months of age. However, teas should be given in moderation as they contain caffeine. Consult your child's paediatrician before introducing tea into your child's diet.

is green tea safe for children

Herbal teas like green tea, ginger tea, etc., are usually safe for children to consume after 6 months of age. However, teas should be given in moderation as they contain caffeine. Consult your child's paediatrician before introducing tea into your child's diet.

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