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World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September. It is a global campaign during which individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Celebrate this World Heart Day with your entire family, including your tiny tot. Here are ideas which you and your kids might enjoy: 1.	Check out Hindi Tongue twisters on the app - Tongue twisters are very fun. It helps you to speak better and learn funny words.2.	Check out Hindi Story and Songs on the app&nbsp;3.	Hindi Kids films are a great way to learn the Hindi language. Watch kids movie once a week regularly so that children develop an interest in learning the language.4.	Rapid Fire – You can play the rapid-fire game wherein you ask questions and your children answer them immediately but in Hindi.5.	Name, Place, Animal, Thing Game in Hindi – You say a Hindi letter out loud, and the children have to think of a name, a place, an animal and a thing is starting with that letter.&nbsp;If your child is not as advanced in Hindi, you may choose just one category, for example, just names.6.	Treasure hunt with riddles in Hindi – For this game, you have to prepare cues that lead to a treasure, which could be anything, some chocolates, a dessert, or a toy. Every level will have a riddle or a question from our app in Hindi, and the kids will have to give the right answer (in Hindi only) to move to the next level. Happy World Heart Day! Also Explore <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Heart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heart related articles </a>, <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Heart Stories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heart Stories</a> in our Bee App.

World Heart Day&nbsp;is celebrated on 29th September every year.

 World Heart Day

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Mother's Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May in India to honour motherhood. Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on different dates. Since the concept of families began among humans, mothers have been silently giving their all to their families without really expecting anything in return. Well, they do expect, but it's the family love, support and respect. This Mother's Day take a day off and focus on your well-being. In the middle of a pandemic, there is nothing much you can do by going outside but here are a few ways you can pamper yourself: What Mothers can do for themselves: Brew yourself a cup of coffee or make yourself a cup of tea: There is nothing more liberating than enjoying a cup of coffee/tea in your own company. Pair it with the sunrise or a sunset and it's even more soothing. Nap Nap Nap: Many mothers feel guilty about taking a mid-day nap because they feel they might not be able to see to others' need during that time. Mid-day nap is healthy for your brain and body. From this Mother's Day onward, make it a habit of taking a mid-day nap. Pick up a hobby: Love reading a book? Missing colours and canvases? Are the guitar strings calling you? Turn to your hobby which has been stacked away somewhere in the middle of family, society, and life. Make it a point to give your hobby some time every day from this day onward. What a Spouse can do: Breakfast in bed: Reverse the role. Provide your wife with a fancy breakfast in bed. Be Creative: Going out would not be an option this year. Instead, with the help of your kids, you can make a handmade card or a video which the mothers can cherish. Plan a fancy dinner for her. Give her a massage. "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there."– Robert Browning Happy Mothers Day to you!

Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. In different countries, it is celebrated on different dates.

Mother's Day

<ul><li>Make sure to get your child fully checked before the winter starts.</li><li>Make sure that all heating appliances like geysers &amp; heaters are in working condition.</li><li>Adequate warm clothing is essential but make sure to NOT over-dress your baby as it can be extremely uncomfortable for him/her. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Always remember to make them warm boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.</li><li>Give warm water baths to your child. Make sure that there is a balance between the bathroom and the bedroom temperature so that your child does not get uncomfortable after the bath.</li><li>There should be no gusts of cold winds when you are bathing your baby.</li><li>Give adequate necessary vitamins and nutrients essential for proper growth to your child.</li><li>When riding/travelling in a car, make them wear thin, snug layers rather than thick, bulky coats or snowsuits.</li><li>Use sleep clothing for babies like warm one-piece sleepers or wearable blankets instead of loose bedding like blankets, quilts, pillows, bumpers, and sheepskins as they are a cause of suffocating deaths.</li><li>If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be thin and tucked under the crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby's chest.</li><li>Prevent cold and flu by getting kids to:</li></ul>-Use soap and water: Washing their hands frequently will reduce the spread of germs.-Cover their mouth: Sneezing or coughing into the bend of their elbows also helps prevent spreading of germs.-Get immunised: Keep vaccinations current, including the flu shot.<ul><li>Include soup in your baby’s diet. A healthy soup in the cold weather will keep your baby warm.</li><li>Maintain your own hygiene: Make sure to wash and sanitise your hands before you attend to your baby every time. You need to stay healthy so that your child does not catch any infections because of you.</li><li>Use a Humidifier: When use a heating apparatus during winters it could rob the room of water vapour, making the air dry as well as your child’s skin. Hence, install a humidifier in the room so that the moisture levels are maintained.</li><li>Make use of a moisturiser for your baby as your little one’ skin will be extremely sensitive and the harsh atmosphere of the winter can make it dry. Opt for skin creams or moisturisers that are made for baby’s skin.</li><li>Protect your child from hypothermia. Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder temperatures. As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy.&nbsp;Speech may become slurred.</li><li>If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call for emergency at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors, remove any wet clothing, and wrap him/her in blankets or warm clothes.</li><li>Another thing to keep your baby safe from is frostbite. Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen.&nbsp;This condition tends to happen on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose.&nbsp;They may become pale, grey and blistered. At the same time, the child may complain that his/her skin burns or has become numb.</li><li>If you suspect frostbite, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of his/her body in warm (not hot) water. Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips. Do not rub the frozen areas. After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets. Give him/her something warm to drink. If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor.</li></ul>

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

Winter Precautions for Babies

India celebrates Friendship's Day on the first Sunday of August every year. This day is celebrated to appreciate the friends in our life who make our life valuable and are always standing right by our side. This day is a great opportunity for you to plan a play-date or a sleepover for your child with his/her friends.Help your child understand that in life, there are going to be some differences between them and their friends but that doesn't mean the friendship is not worth it. Tell your child to always stick around their friends. Check out the group activities on our app for your child to celebrate this day with their friends. Here are the ones we like the most: <ul><li>Balloon Word Search</li><li>Act out a story</li><li>Deep Blue sea water play bin</li><li>Muddy car wash</li><li>Red light green light</li><li>Pillow obstacle course</li><li>Tape Maze</li><li>Indoor bowling</li><li>Dunk It</li><li>Keep the balloon up</li></ul> Watching movies on friendship is also a good idea to celebrate Friendship day with insightful message in a fun way ! Ask 'Friendship movies' to Bee Happy Friendship's Day!

India celebrates Friendship's Day on the first Sunday of August every year.

Friendship's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This Day is all about balance for the better and building a future that is gender-balanced. As parents, it is our job to raise our children with equality and balance and to provide equal opportunities for all children. <h2>Make Women's day memorable for kids</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/u/Lz46nv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Women's day special activities worksheet FREE</a></li><li><a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/s/Women-GK-Questions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View GK Questions on Women for kids</a></li><li><a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/s/women-movies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch Movies on Women for kids</a></li><li><a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/s/women-stories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Stories on Women for kids</a></li></ul> <a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/c/activities/womens-day-worksheet-for-kids/6043494815c3400007db8582" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 86, 179); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://bee-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/image/image_1615022288_download_free_now.png"></a><a href="https://www.beeparenting.com/c/activities/womens-day-worksheet-for-kids/6043494815c3400007db8582" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is a secure download source.</a> <h2>Also, you can make Women's Day your source for healthy recipes, relationship making, and DIY home decor ideas, and enjoy the day with your children :</h2><ul><li>Making a flower with each petal representing something different a woman is known for strong, smart, etc.</li><li>Tells the world-changing and fearless story of Inspiring Women in this world like Mother Teressa, Malala Yousafzai, etc.</li><li>You can watch the shows and movies all month long to show your children that girls can be strong, fearless, adventurous, and determined.</li><li>Donate to your local women's refuge or any Widows.</li></ul> Happy International Women's Day!

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International Dance Day celebrates the free and unrestricted nature of dance, as well as the concepts of working together and celebrating cultural differences. The event takes place every year on 29 April. It was first introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a UNESCO partner. Celebrate this International Dance Day with your entire family, including your tiny tot. Here are ideas which you and your kids might enjoy: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch kids Movie based on dance theme and make some popcorn and enjoy the day with your children.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do Zumba Dance Activity with your kids with age-appropriate music and moves. Zumba Dance activity that will keep kids moving and having fun!3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make the kids dance with the hula hoop and Play some kids song. The best hula dancer can claim the throne of the entertainer.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Print different Dancing style Images and Enjoy the images by filling different colours. Happy International Dance Day !

International Dance Day is celebrated on 29th April every year.

International Dance Day

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.&nbsp; There are a lot of ways to encourage your child's creativity; this Aids Day. Find some fun activities to celebrate and create awareness with your tiny tots:1.&nbsp;This World AIDS Day, help raise awareness (and money) in your school or college to help fight HIV.2.&nbsp;Prepare Red Ribbon badge with your child and ask them to distribute them in friends, family and society for creating awareness.3.&nbsp;Create a large poster with a red ribbon to fill with friends signatures. You can do this in your house, in your local park, in your society.4.&nbsp;Organize a short story film on youtube based on Awareness on AIDS with your children. World AIDS Day!

World AIDS Day is celebrated on 01st December every year.

World AIDS Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. Many people give cards, letters, flowers or gifts to their loved ones. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide. These are just some of the concepts kids can learn about during a Valentine's Day theme:The history of Valentine's DayWays to show love or appreciation all year longHow to be a good friendHow to include othersHow the human heart works Make your child day special with love and enjoy the Day by fun activities, such as :1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gift them Items for a pretend play bakery or chocolate shop (empty chocolate boxes, cake or cupcake boxes)2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gift them Items for a pretend to play gift or jewellery shop (small boxes, costume jewellery)3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Items for a pretend to play gift or jewellery shop (small boxes, costume jewellery)4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrange heart-themed decoration at home. Decorate them by red heart balloons, red roses and cake.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make a heart shape card from Craft Paper and Colour them with a combination of white and red. Happy Valentine's Day ! Also Explore <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Books</a> ,<a href="@@SURFACE@@_Love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Love Movies </a>, <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Quotes </a>, <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Songs</a> , <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Stories</a> in our Bee App.

Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February every year.

Valentine's Day

World Sleep Day is an annual event to raise awareness of sleep disorders and the burden that they place on society. World Sleep Day is celebrated on 12 March Every year. Most sleep disorders are preventable or treatable, yet less than one-third of sufferers seek professional help. Three elements of good quality sleep are:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duration: The length of sleep should be sufficient for the sleeper to be rested and alert the following day.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Continuity: Sleep periods should be seamless without fragmentation.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depth: Sleep should be deep enough to be restorative. Celebrate World Sleep Day with your entire family, including your tiny tot. Here are a few family bonding activities which you and your kids might enjoy: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make colouring in feel different by drawing a simple outline for them to colour in (a nighttime animal, the moon and stars or a pair of pyjamas to decorate).2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga - From sitting cross-legged and making a butterfly shape with their legs, to rolling up in a ball, this active activity channels all of your child's energy into a soothing way to wind down.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedtime storytelling to your children4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch Bedtime movies at night5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create awareness on the Importance of Sleeping Happy World Sleep Day ! Also Explore <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Yoga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids Yoga</a>, <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Sleep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sleep articles</a> ,<a href="@@SURFACE@@_Sleeping Beauty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Kids Stories </a>, <a href="@@SURFACE@@_Sleeping Beauty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids Movies</a> in our Bee App.

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