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#CarnegieMellon grad, news buff,anti-heels/pro-comfy shoes, collector of maps, ❤️ good pun jokes, world cinema, 🚴‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ , 🇮🇳 #siliconvalley #womanInTech

[R @RanKay2011]

@Rainmaker1973 Guide

[R @RanKay2011]

@SandeepUnnithan @PadmajaJoshi Hey @grok is this image of Trudeau real ?

[R @RanKay2011]

@rayfilm @grok when was this video taken

[Sandeep Mall @SandeepMall]

Your body is constantly sending you signals about your health, but most of us miss these messages. Here's a guide to the vital signs you should be tracking for better health outcomes

[India_AllSports @India_AllSports]

India | Pakistan | Grenada

1st time in Olympic history of Men's Javelin, that there would be no European athlete on the podium!

#Paris2024 #Paris2024withIAS #Athletics

[Jordan Burroughs @alliseeisgold]

Proposed Immediate Rule Changes for UWW:

1.) 1kg second Day Weight Allowance.

2.) Weigh-ins pushed from 8:30am to 10:30am.

3.) Forfeit will occur in future finals if opposing finalist misses weight.

4.) After a semifinal victory, both finalists’ medals are secured even if weight is missed on Day 2. Gold can only be won by a wrestler who makes weight on the second day.

5.) Give Vinesh the Silver medal.

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Why are so many flags red, white, and blue?

It all started 452 years ago in the Netherlands...

[GREG ISENBERG @gregisenberg]

How to stay calm (without any hacks)

This is all you need.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Only you should be kissing your baby. 💋

We can probably all agree that there is nothing more kissable than an infant. I mean… those chubby little cheeks almost demand it.

But especially in the earliest weeks and months of life, it’s best to exercise caution when it comes to their exposure to kisses.

Why?

Kissing can expose babies to any of a number of viral threats, from the common cold, to RSV, Herpes Simplex 1 (cold sores) and more at a time during which they remain particularly susceptible to infection.

Because their immune systems remain immature, germs we as adults might easily repel can become quite problematic for newborns.

There are some who suggest that even parents avoid kissing newborns. I don’t know that this is an entirely realistic expectation - and worry that the guidance competes with attachment during a time that parents and children are establishing developmentally significant bonds.

(What’s more, because they are already in SUCH close contact, children’s primary caregivers are likely to be exposing them to certain germs regardless.)

But being judicious about the placement of even parental kisses - avoiding contact with the nose, mouth and hands - is a good idea. (This is especially critical if you believe you may be infected or having an outbreak yourself.)

Primary caregivers aside, this we know for certain:

What infants don’t need is an endless parade of relatives and friends smooching all over them.

For the same reason it’s appropriate to ask people to wash their hands before holding your baby, it’s important that you advocate for your child in the same way here.

It can be an awkward conversation to have with well intentioned family and friends - especially if you don’t set the ground rules up front.

Rather than intervening after the kissing has already begun, it’s much easier to say, “we’ve been advised that it’s really important to avoid kissing right now to protect her little immune system.”

Just add it in to the handwashing conversation. Everyone will understand - some may simply need a little education.

After all, it is super tempting!

This little guy, shared here just because he’s the cutest, was shared to IG by trisseltrassel.

[Preethi Kasireddy @iam_preethi]

Your brain needs downtime to incubate ideas.

Go for walks. Take more naps. And don't feel guilty for not working.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Is it possible to spoil your baby by being too responsive?

The short answer is no.

Somewhere along the way, we developed the notion that letting babies “cry it out” was good for them. In reality, it’s just the opposite.

Warm and responsive relationships help infants develop trust, attachment, and a sense of security… which, in turn, lead to self-reliance and the ability to regulate’s one’s own emotions.

These abilities have been linked to higher self-esteem, improved stress management, healthier relationships, and even superior academic performance.

This lovely video, shared to IG by previvor2survivor states the case beautifully.

This is probably an opportune time for a reminder that parenting is not an all or nothing proposition. It’s impractical to think that even the most attentive parent will be able to respond instantly to EVERY cry.

And within the context of a warm and responsive relationship, that’s just fine.

In finite amounts, opportunities for your baby to self-soothe can be beneficial.

But if you’ve been convinced that responding too often to your infant’s expressions of need is the path to spoiling, think again.

Infants can’t be spoiled by love. It’s just that simple.

[Harrison Schenck @FractionalList]

Lots of parents ask me for a big list of things to teach their kids. So I put this one together.

Make sure you save it so you never run out of things to do with your kids. And add your own in the comments if you have them.

1. Camping: plan a weekend camping trip to explore the outdoors; pitch a tent, build a campfire, enjoy bonding time

2. Fishing: teach your kids the art of fishing and patience, (and how to clean a fish)

3. Woodworking: pick a DIY project to do together (birdhouse, toy car)

4. Sports: get outside and play a game of catch

5. Car maintenance: teach the basics (change a tire, check oil, etc)

6. Grilling: teach proper heat, marinades and rubs, how to flip meat

7. Martial arts: join a boxing or jiu jitsu gym together, or just punch a heavy bag

8. How to throw a punch: proper foot and shoulder position, how to guard your face

9. Gardening: plant a small garden together, learn how to care for & nurture the plants

10. Astronomy: get outside and look at the stars, talk about the constellations

11. Biking: just go do it

12. Home improvement: change lightbulbs, fix toilets together, etc

13. Chess: one of my favorites, teach strategy, thinking several moves ahead

14. Model building: build model cars/airplanes/trains, emphasize attention to detail

15. Geocaching: a modern day treasure hunt

16. Archery: kids love this, teach technique and patience

17. Rock climbing: builds strength, coordination, and trust

18. Metal detecting: more treasure hunting (bonus points for hiding treasure ahead of time)

19. Photography: teach composition, basics of different lenses

20. Emotional intelligence: how to understand and manage emotions, empathize with others

21. First aid basics: CPR, bandaging wounds, Heimlich

22. Cooking essentials: teach basic healthy meals, kitchen safety

23. Goal setting: create achievable goals, strategies to hit them

24. Public speaking: practice confidently & effectively speaking in front of the family

25. Manners: teach proper social behavior in your region

26. Networking: how to win friends and influence people

27. Basic sewing: how to patch clothes, sew a button

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[R @RanKay2011]

@AshleyGWinter @fuzzymittens What diaper rash cream is that? Bordeaux butt cream? Or good old aquaphor :)

[Megha @megha_lilly]

A baby’s laugh is the most magical, enchanting and perfect sound in the whole world.

[Radhika Gupta @iRadhikaGupta]

Between offices and homes, many Indian women have been working many more than seventy hour weeks to build India (through our work) and the next generation of Indians (our children). For years and decades. With a smile, and without a demand for overtime.

Funnily, no one has debated about us on Twitter.

[R @RanKay2011]

@JrRezvani What is this dessert called ?

[Calm @calm]

Rest is a form of self-love.

[R @RanKay2011]

@clhubes @LeslieShmezlie This is me! My baby is 6 months old but still continues to wake up every hour or so wailing till she falls asleep on my arms