As parents, it can be challenging to engage our children in meaningful activities that hold their attention and stimulate their minds. Here are nine ways to engage your child in engaging and stimulating activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family. (Unsplash)
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Build A Fort: Building a fort creates a sense of adventure and excitement for children. Gather blankets, sheets, and pillows and help your child build a fort. This activity also encourages imagination and pretending.(Unsplash)
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Explore The Great Outdoors: Spending time in nature and exploring is an excellent way to keep your child engaged while also providing them with a full sensory experience. Nature hikes, beach trips, and even backyard adventures can provide your child with new experiences and keep them engaged. (Unsplash)
Build A Fort: Building a fort creates a sense of adventure and excitement for children. Gather blankets, sheets, and pillows and help your child build a fort. This activity also encourages imagination and pretending.(Unsplash)
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Create Art Together: Art projects are a great way to get your child's creative juices flowing. Gather some supplies and create art together, whether it's painting, drawing, or building something out of clay. This activity also encourages your child to use their imagination and creativity. (Unsplash)
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As the leaves turn golden and the air carries a crisp chill, it is time to embrace the magic of pre-winter fashion. Transitioning from the warmth of summer to the cosiness of winter can be a thrilling fashion journey. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Tushita Mehta, Founder of Style island, shared that the pre-winter fashion trends for this year are all about blending style with functionality and gave a sneak peek into the trends that will keep you chic and comfortable during this prelude to winter -
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Burnout is the state when a person faces complete exhaustion. Be it physical, emotional or mental, burnout happens when a person is exposed to prolonged stress. "These are the six triggers: work overload, lack of control, insufficient rewards, absence of fairness, lack of community and conflicting values," wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen.
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The way we think and the way we see the world has a direct impact on our mental and emotional health. Being more positive and having an optimistic perspective for the people and things that surround us help us to be more grateful and thankful. Therapist Klara Kernig shared a few affirmations that can help us to close the day on a positive note.
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Working on ourselves is the best thing that we can do for ourselves. Putting effort and pampering ourselves, spending time to understand ourselves and working to become better versions of ourselves are important. However, sometimes we become very harsh self-critics and detach from ourselves emotionally. "Working on our relationships with ourselves can feel big and overwhelming. But it really comes down to one thing… Your thoughts about you," wrote Relationship Coach Rebecca Ore. Here are a few signs that we need to work on ourselves.
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Celebrities attended the Academy Museum Gala 2023 last night. The third edition of the annual event took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. Stars like Deepika Padukone, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, Kendal Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Salma Hayek, Robert Downey Jr, Haim sisters, Julia Garner, Saoirse Ronan, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jon Batiste, and others attended the affair in their finest ensembles. Scroll through to check out the best-dressed celebrities on the red carpet.
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"Feel tired more often than usual? Feel overwhelmed all the time? Maybe there’s something physiological as well that’s triggering it! Various studies have shown that deficiencies in key vitamins B1, B2 and B3, lead to imbalances which cause mental fatigue. How do you keep your mind fresh, productivity at an all-time high and lower your chances of mental fatigue? A small mindful change in your diet is the key. Start including the following food sources in your diet and watch your mental health help you become more successful in life!" says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra. Here are foods that you can include in your diet.