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How to Avoid Passing your own Anxiety to your child

By Fatema Agarkar

On anxiety and other- Parenting comes with its own set of trials and tribulations. And the pandemic appears to have brought out the ‘worst-case’ scenarios for some in terms of their relationships with their children. And for many, they have emerged stronger. Often when the variables around them change – could be emotional, physical and in many cases financial. The behaviours exhibited change dramatically and drastically, and these are ‘straining’ times for families. The change does not have to be monumental; it could even be a minor alteration from the path or what was anticipated but the consequent reactions that families undergo. On an account of it, adult and children remain long lasting.

Parenting with every age group must work with the developmental changes a child undergoes but most often than not. It remains a strategy or an approach that worked historically at times but the anticipation that adults have. Is that will continue to be useful for any future course as well. Classic error! Owing to Corona, the bedrooms have become boardrooms. Entertainment zones and essentially work has come into homes with periods of complete isolation. That was not something that people could understand and cope with. For starters, accept these are the trying times. And will continue to be in the next 15-18 months. Till we become a world free of anxiety caused by this distraction single-handedly. For starters, accepting sometimes will be difficult, it is about how you handle the pressure and find some easy solutions.

As expressed previously, parenting is a dynamic phenomenon that takes effort, consistency and revision from time to time. Some quick strategies that help you get started:

Walk Away

Be it if you are angry at your house help or staff,work peer or even your spouse. Conversations with raised voices and unpleasant tones and words, are not for public viewing or for family consumption. These are your private moments,so take a moment to settle those nerves and let there be private words exchanged. Chances are you will go back and apologize but the family around remains in the dark. And those words linger on without a rationale and become seeds for anxiety. No child enjoys an unhappy environment and one with tension makes them very unsettled to a point of withdrawal. Or their aggression when faced with similar pressures.

Private conversations devoid of body language attention are not ideal either, so be mindful. Perhaps taking a walk or a shower. Or even watching a funny sitcom or listening to music would be a great way to blow off steam. You can excuse yourself and have a private conversation. This will work wonders for the family as the anxiety is not expressed overtly.

There’s saying that nothing said in anger or reacted to in anger has ever led to anything meaningful for anyone, so remember this before you express yourselves in front of the family.

Structure the conversations with clarity

There may be occasions for ‘no escape’ at times, and these are the moments to brave up and explain yourself to family membersand take a moment out to reassure them that you are in control. Transferring the fear on to them. Or making them anxious means that you also have to worry about calming them down and the best solution is to remain consistent with the communication. Honest about “fearing” something and also letting the loved ones know that often when faced with such challenges, there are also solutions and becoming anxious is no cause for concern.

Crisp communication and sticking to facts

Remember, poor body language, using inappropriate comments, shouting,screaming and tensing up causes nothing but a loss of control for the family members around you. It’s best to have that private conversation with them, share your pain or suffering in a way that is normal and not ‘shy’ away simply because you think it will hurt them. Depending on their age group, you can always alter the extent of the content that you share – little ones do not need gory details and the older ones can be saved from this as well by structuring conversations as a friend. Remain calm, stick to stating facts and not the emotions around it and get over it.Act as you would lean on a friend, you are reaching out will be less threatening than watching you panic and lose control.

Always, follow this up with conversations that are light and change the mood by doing something as a family that you enjoy together, let them know that the world comprises of moments with different emotions and not everything is long-lasting. It’s what you do as an adult that matters to the children, and they want you to be reassured knowing that you are ok, so demonstrate that by being okay!

Seek help

This world that we are experiencing is not a world devoid of ups and downs and often when it gets overwhelming, it is best to consult an expert or a professional to help seek guidance. They are trained hands and can guide, and sometimes it can simply take the pressure off!

Have a confidant handy to discuss

If the route to an expert is not something you are comfortable with, ensure you have at least one or two confidantes – could be a peer or a family friend. Or even another adult in the family that will walk you through your stress so that you do not pass this on to the children. Their role is to enable you to vent, speaking about it helps immensely a large part of what you say may help you find some answers.

Maintain a journal; read articles

Sometimes, the best thing to do is to write down your thoughts. Research, time and time have emphatically documented that writing helps take away the ‘sting’. Technology today is an able stress-buster when you can read about how others have handled a particular crisis or a situation and learn from their journey. Be wary of the source though, and ensure these are authentic sites that you are reading from or chatting on.

Ensure that you maintain a healthy lifestyle

Fitness and sport are great stress busters as picking a hobby to get your mind off something for some time. ‘Park – it overnight or for a few days’ and getting the body to exercise. Cooking or gardening can be super therapeutic and help you think through your problem with all the right hormones that rush in, and instantly put you in a better frame of mind to deal with a problem and that relieves your family from the burden of seeing you anxious.

These are some strategies that have worked for dealing with all kinds of challenges. Pre- and post-pandemic, and parenting isn’t a path of extreme surety because the children form a big part of that two-way communication. So ensure that your relationship is healthy and open and you are able to compassionately. Listen and share with your children without ‘forcing’ it. This means you will have to have family routines and time together enjoying each other’s company and not simply ‘looking from each other’. It means building relationships and that takes time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Fatema Agarkar, is an Educationist & Founder of ACE

Clay Packs Home-Made for Summer

By Shahnaz Husain

Clays have been used in beauty care for centuries. Clay is said to be beneficial for the skin due to its great capacity to absorb and also has healing properties. It is said to reduce oiliness and thus prevent and control pimples and acne. Clays can also absorb toxins and impurities and thus detoxify the skin. In fact, they can be very relevant dealing with high levels of pollution in cities. They cleanse, tone and tighten the skin. Another benefit is the nourishing effect of clay, as they contain several minerals. Some of them are, in fact, very rich in minerals. Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti) and Kaolin are most commonly used.

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Kaolin is mild and gentle in nature and also suits sensitive skin. It is not as absorbent as the other clays, but can be used for most skin types, including normal to dry skin. It softens the skin and has antiseptic properties too. Fuller’s Earth, or multani mitti, is white or light beige in colour and contains several minerals. It is of particular benefit to oily skins. Clays have a drying effect, so moisturizing ingredients like honey, aloe vera, fruit pulp, etc., may be added to mud-packs for normal to dry skin.

Tips on various skin types

For oily skin: Mix Fuller’s Earth (multani mitti) with rose water into a paste and apply on the face, avoiding the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off when it is dry.

For acne-prone skin: Mix Fuller’s Earth with sandalwood paste, rose water and neem leaf powder into a paste. Apply the same way and wash off when dry.

For normal to dry and normal to oily skin, mix 1 teaspoon Kaolin with aloe vera gel into a paste. Apply on the face, avoiding the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off after 15 minutes with plain water. If there is acne, add 2 drops of Tea Tree Oil to the mixture.

For normal to dry skin, 2 teaspoons of Kaolin powder may be mixed with one teaspoon each of honey and yogurt into a paste. Apply and remove the same way.

Mix 2 teaspoons Kaolin powder, with 2 teaspoons rose water, half teaspoon pure glycerine and a pinch of turmeric. Apply on oily, pimple prone skin and wash off when it dries, or after 15 minutes.

Shamask-1-Plus-Rejuvenating-Mask Home-Made Clay Packs for Summer

Clay have a cooling effect and are ideal for summer.

About Shahnaz Husain

Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honored with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.

Proveda India launches Personal Care Range

Proveda India has launched new products from their personal care segment. They have been curated by working closely with nature and are purely organic with no harsh chemical components. With seasonal issues like hair fall, freckles and acne. India has the best solution to get rid of all the mess.

Red Onion Black Seed Hair Oil

Beauty Mirakle Red Onion Black Seed Hair Oil is a non sticky, non greasy and fast absorb hair oil with Onion Black Seed Oil blended with Almond, Castor, Jojoba, Olive & Coconut Oils. Regular use helps bring silkiness and strength to tresses, and improves the way hair looks, feels and behaves. Made with 100% pure cold pressed oils, 100% free of hexane, mineral oil and silicone for holistic hair care. Proveda is here for you.

Website – https://provedaindia.com/index.aspx

CC Cream

A luxurious and high performing CC Cream Luxe with SPF 35/PA+++, Colorcare London CC Cream will hustle with you. It is designed to meet the skin care needs of the millennial who love to look after their skin but just don’t have the time for it. A light coverage cream which covers fine lines, blemishes and leaves the skin looking natural glowing.

Website – https://provedaindia.com/index.aspx

Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Toner

Organic Mirakle Skin Clarifying Face Toner is a popular choice to fight acne because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also help to prevent acne scars and blemishes giving you smooth, clean and clear skin. Tea Tree is safe for topical use and is known to help fight certain skin conditions like dark spots, etc. without clogging your pores. Using this toner twice daily can help get rid of pigmentation.

Website – https://provedaindia.com/index.aspx

Begin Your Day on a Healthier Note- Society Tea

~Society One Minute Tea – Low Sugar variant now available in the aromatic flavours of Masala and Elaichi~

Society Tea recently launched One Minute Tea – Low Sugar variant with 65% less sugar, for the health conscious you! For Indians, tea is so much more than just a beverage, it is a habit of life. To cater to these consumers who prefer tea with less sugar, Society introduces One Minute Tea – Low Sugar variant. It comes in two aromatic flavours – ‘Masala’ and the ‘Desi Elaichi’ Tea.

The idea of switching to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet has become of paramount significance among all age groups. Understanding this need Society Tea has come up with its Low Sugar variant.

You can now begin your day on a healthier note with your favourite cup of chai, enriched with the same strong flavour but lesser sugar with no artificial flavours or preservatives.
Don’t keep a count and enjoy your tea breaks.

In order to manufacture high quality Tea and Dairy products, Society Tea has set up a plant in Vadodara (Gujarat). It is one of India’s most advanced and completely automated milk and soluble tea processing units which manufactures products under strict hygienic standards, to meet the high levels of quality and excellence.Website https://shop.societytea.com
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TUMI unveils premium capsule luggage and travel collection inspired by McLaren

TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand today unveils its new collection designed and developed in partnership with luxury supercar maker and Formula 1 team, McLaren.

McLaren’s designers, engineers, and racers travel thousands of miles around the world each year in pursuit of perfection. Just as each driver relies on their car to get them across the finish line. The team depends on their luggage and travel necessities to get them to their destination. That inspiration manifests in the superior made-to-last quality of the collection.

For over 45 years, TUMI has built a reputation for innovation. Functionality and durable design, with a focus on optimising the journeys of Global Citizens.

Moreover…

Since announcing in 2019 that the two companies would work together, TUMI’s Creative Director Victor Sanz and Rob Melville, McLaren’s supercar Design Director have created a premium capsule collection of elegant business, travel and everyday essentials. Each piece is in design to uncomplicate while elevating performance in all aspects of life on the move.

From automotive to sports, TUMI in inspiration by the world’s most innovative industries. For McLaren—a renowned global leader in embedding cutting-edge technology into products with a clear design aesthetic—travel and lifestyle are integral. The two brands share the common vision of continually pursuing higher levels of excellence, featuring the details and choice of materials in the McLaren X TUMI range.

Embodying TUMI and McLaren’s mutual ethos of performance luxury, the capsule collection consists of nine pieces. Each encompasses elements of McLaren’s sleek, bold supercars and race cars. All comes with McLaren’s signature Papaya colourway and feature CFX carbon fibre accents.

The key pieces on TUMI

Key travel pieces include the Aero International Expandable 4 Wheel Carry-On and the Quantum Duffel. The carry-on is of a hybrid of materials, including Tegris®, an extremely hard-wearing thermoplastic composite found in race cars. The hard shell is contrasted by a moulded-fabric front panel with a supercar-influenced design that is echoed throughout the collaboration.

This solid build allows the collection to protect the contents it carries, incorporating further elements of McLaren’s supercar designs. The interior features a compression strap that takes its cues from the six-point racing harnesses found in its race cars and track-only models such as the limited-edition McLaren Senna GTR.

The Velocity Backpack is to keep wearers connect all day long thanks to the inclusion of a USB port and laptop compartment. TUMI’s hallmark “Add-a-Bag” sleeve makes it a fitting companion to the collection’s carry-on.

The Torque Sling and Lumin Utility Pouch are additional contemporary styles for light-carry and hands-free days. The Orbit Small Packing Cube, Trace Expandable Organizer, and split compartment Teron Travel Kit are all ultra-portable accessories to keep your belongings protected, organised, and readily available through every leg of your journey.

AVAILABLE ON

TUMI.com, TUMI’s Global retail stores, McLarenstore.com, and select McLaren retailers Globally.

Mountain Dew Unveils New Campaign-“Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai”

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Unveils TVC featuring brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan, which encourages people to break free from social pressure and overcome their fears

The campaign reiterates the brand’s Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai philosophy in a new way. And features Bollywood superstar and Mountain Dew® brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan. “Darr Haisiyat Nahi, Himmat Dekhta Hai” is the powerful theme behind the new TVC. Which encourages today’s youth to break free from social pressures and overcome their fears to achieve extraordinary success. With this new campaign, Dew continues with its Darr ke Aage Jeet hain philosophy. Building the context of the Young Striver India, who dreams and dares to win.

Film Captures Dilemma & Determination of Hrithik Roshan

The film highlights Mountain Dew®’s belief that one’s self-worth is only determined by the strength and courage they display, and not the material possessions they own. The film captures both the dilemma & the determination of Hrithik Roshan. It opens with Hrithik pulling up his bike near a group of professional racers. The group makes fun of the Dew hero because they believe that. His bike will not be able to compete with the high-end ones, they are riding.

The race comes to an unexpected halt due to a landslide. And the riders are faced with the choice of either succumbing to fear. And turning back or overcoming fear & moving ahead. Despite discouragement from the other riders. Hrithik Roshan chooses to overcome his fears and take the challenge head-on. A resolute look crosses his face as he takes a sip of Mountain Dew, rides his bike over a mountain chasm to ultimately emerges as a winner.

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Hrithik Roshan

“True heroes are defined by their strength and not from where they come. Mountain Dew®’s story of “Dar Haisiyat Nahi, Himmat Dekhta Hai” resonates with me strongly because it in line with my belief that it is an individual’s courage in the face of fear that makes them a real hero. I am confident that the new film will inspire the youth of India and instill them with the belief that they can overcome any challenges simply by having the confidence to face their fears head on.”

Vineet Sharma, Category Director- Mountain Dew® & Sting®, PepsiCo India

“With our ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’ philosophy, Mountain Dew® has always celebrated the spirit of those who push themselves in the face of fear to achieve extraordinary results. In 2021, the brand acknowledges that real heroes are those who take challenges head-on, irrespective of what their background/status is. We are confident that the ‘Darr Haisiyat Nahi, Himmat Dekhta Hai’ narrative will strike a chord with our consumers as it encourages consumers to overcome their fear and move ahead on the path to victory.”

Gauhar Khan launches The Park Holidays International’s Mobile App

On the 3rd anniversary of Park Holidays International, they have launched their New app for Android and iOS users.It is a user – friendly app in which you can plan your holidays in advance, upload your pictures and checkout various holiday destinations and do all the bookings at economical prices. The Park Holidays International deals Membership Programs, bookings of Hotels and resorts and provide Holiday Packages.

The launch was held at ITC Welcome, New Delhi. Actress Gauhar Khan launched the app along with the directors of The Park Holidays International – Mohd Javed, Ankur Chauhan and Nakul Khandelwal. During the pandemic, Gauhar came to Delhi for the first time and she was constantly requesting the media to follow social distancing. While talking to the media Gauhar congratulated the Owners and shared, ” I will soon be planning a honeymoon with it, it is an unique app in which I can choose from so many destinations and do all the bookings at one go. I just got my membership and I’ll soon do all my bookings through their app.”

Daler Mehndi back with a New Track ‘Ragda’

Indian pop Icon Daler Mehndi has come up with yet another peppy song ‘Ragda’ under the production Drecords. The song is sung and composed by Daler Mehndi and directed by the famous director Ahmed Khan. The song is a fusion of Bhojpuri and Punjabi language. The music is very catchy and like other Daler Mehndi songs, this song is surely going to hit the charts.

Very few people know that Daler Mehndi belongs to Patna and Bhojpuri is his mother tongue. When he entered the music industry, he became a sensation in Punjabi music industry. Over the years, all his songs have been a huge hit with some lively and energetic music. He composed this music with an intention to show the love for Bhojpuri music. Adding on to the list, the Ragda song will set your mood right. The lyrics are vibrant and bring a smile to your face. Daler Mehndi’s songs have always been quite popular and expresses joy and the ‘Ragda’ song is another feather to the cap. The video was shot in the backdrop of a railway station, Daler Mehndi can be seen singing and dancing to this catchy number.

Talking about the launch, the iconic singer said, “Most of the people don’t know that my mother tongue is Bhojpuri but I became famous for the music in Punjabi genre. I am glad people have loved my music all this year and I was able to contribute to Punjabi music. Now, I feel I should contribute to my mother tongue and thus it is a fusion of Bhojpuri and Punjabi. The lyrics are simple and fun. I personally love and enjoy this music and I hope people will shower the same love and wishes as they did for all my previous songs.”

Song Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtImphmUUL8

MOUNTAIN DEW ICE™AND HRITHIK ROSHAN REDEFINE THE TERM ‘UNBOXING’

Click here to view the post on Hrithik Roshan’s Instagram handle

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, brand ambassador for Mountain Dew Ice™gave a new twist to traditional social media ‘unboxing’ videos today. The video shows Hrithik gearing up for an unusual ‘unboxing’ – a life-size ice block is placed in front of him. Within seconds, he breaks the ice block, ultimately unveiling a bottle of the newly launched Mountain Dew Ice™.

Hrithik’s unique ‘unboxing’ post received over 5 lakh views and 1500 commentswithin an hour of postingand has now reached over 1.5 Million people.

Hrithik also recently unveiled the first-ever TV campaign of the new Mountain Dew Ice, the refreshing, lemon juice-based fizzy beverage offering by PepsiCo India. The ‘Made for India’ Mountain Dew Ice™ developed to suit the Indian palate was launched earlier this year and is a significant milestone in PepsiCo India’s journey of innovation in the beverage category.

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Hrithik Roshan

“The best actions, reactions and decisions are made with a ‘thandadimaag’. So, while Mountain Dew as a brand pushes you to face fears,this new line of product is all about facing your fears responsibly. It is a perfect time, with the onset of summer to introduce the new Mountain Dew Ice with a cool new philosophy extension.”

Power Play with Champions Season 2

Virender Sehwag & Samir Kochhar Return To Your Mobile Screens with Season 2

Flipkart Video’s predictive quiz show gives cricket enthusiasts a chance to put their knowledge to good use and win rewards~

Cricket is among the most widely followed and most loved sports across India. It unites millions of people, sparks banter and discussion, and brings out the off field “expert” in all viewers. The joy of cricket is as much in watching the sport as it is in sharing our views with friends. And also predicting outcomes – about player performances, match results, and so forth. Now, with yet another exciting season of cricket to look forward to, Flipkart Video is making the cricket-watching experience more enjoyable and rewarding, with Power Play with Champions that will begin its second season, starting today, April 8.

The show is hosted as before by legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and popular TV presenter Samir Kochar. It has an interactive format, wherein viewers can put cricketing predictive skills and stand a chance to win prizes. The expert duo, meanwhile, will discuss various aspects of the upcoming matches. And present their own point of views to try and help the viewers to predict the right answers.

Speaking about it Sehwag said, “I‘m thrilled to be back with for second edition of Powerplay with Champions. After the year we have all had, this cricket season is something every fan world over is looking forward to. While we can’t enjoy the real deal of watching the match live, this show gives everyone the chance to put their cricketing knowledge to test, predict different aspects of the match and win many prizes. I had a great time working with Samir last year, and it’s going to be double the fun this time . I wish all the teams and players participating all the luck, it’s going to be an amazing season.”

“Cricket is something that has been a part of my life ever since I was a little boy. I couldn’t be happier to be back with Flipkart Video to host another season of Power Play with Champions with the legend and everyone’s favorite – Viru Paaji! After the kind of year we have all had, this year’s tournament is going to be a much awaited one. With new players making their debut and experienced one’s in their best form, it’s going to be a fun season. Can’t wait to take my audience through every match and help them win amazing prizes while we’re at it. While I will miss being on ground, getting to share the spotlight with swag baba again is something I am definitely looking forward to,” said Samir Kochhar.

Power Play with Champions Season 2 will give Flipkart Video users a chance to watch a new episode on the app and participate in a six-question quiz every day with a chance to win Supercoins. Viewers will be tested on various aspects of the game, the teams, the players, the predicted number of runs and wickets, and so forth. The show will also crown one viewer with an exciting prize and the coveted spot of ‘Champion of the series’ for their winning points on the leaderboard throughout the season. Flipkart app users can access the show by clicking on the Video icon at the bottom right of the app’s homepage.

Here is the link to the trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRs1UmcM1mI

You can download the Flipkart App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flipkart.android&hl=en_IN

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/flipkart-online-shopping-app/id742044692

**Disclaimer: Content created by Flipkart is solely for the purpose of customer engagement. Flipkart does not have an association with any cricket league or organization.