The stories for the children can me be classified into many types. First we can see the stories being classified on the basis of region and county. When we look at the middle east and gulf countries we can say that the stories of Arabian nights are very famous . When it is the case of India the stories of Panchatantra. The stories for children can also be mythological. They can be religious too. The religious stories are usually based on the religions books like the Geta, Mahabaharatha, Bible, etc. The characters of the stories and morals are of importance.

Need of the Stories : It is a tragedy that people don’t realize the importance of the Story telling to children. On the contrary it is seen that the family members usually get together in front of the TV when its sleeping time for the kids. Instead of bed time stories and lullabies it’s the addictive serial or a movie that makes the children go to sleep.

Telling stories to children has many advantages such as:

1. The stories give their imagination a boost , thus making them more creative.
2. The stories cater to the emotional hunger of the children.
3. It develops the language skills too.
4. The vocabulary increases.
5. It fixes the sentence structures in the mind of the child
6. The child learns to express itself effectively in public.
7. It moulds its personality
8. It increases the listening skills and improves its concentration.
9. The stories create a “virtual theatre” in the child’s mind.
10. The value system is built .

Telling stories to children is an art that includes:

Choosing the story: The story has to be chosen on the basis of the age of the children. The children who are less than 4 years old like to hear about seas, voyages, animals. This is the age when they are grasping all that they can from the surrounding so let their hunger for knowledge be satisfied through stories especially about kings, queens, tigers, lions, rabbits, elephants, etc.

Entertainment and Morale : Let the entertainment be prime and then the morale. First prepare the platform for the acceptance of the morale of the story.

Short and Sweet : Let the stories be short and sweet. If they are long it will be boring and it will be difficult for the child to remember the characters.

Language: Please avoid slang and abusive words and language while narrating the story.

Interaction: Make the story interactive by asking the questions such as asking them to repeat small words spoken by you earlier

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Hot Water Shower Heater : The shower accessories under this heading include:

1. Tankless Water Heaters : These are the size of a suitcase, save energy and heat the water as it is used. You need a experienced and qualified plumber for this.
2. Propane: Propane heats the water very quickly and specially used in outdoor showers.
3. Electric or Gas Hot Water Heater : Gas heaters heat the water faster than the electric heaters. Moreover they cost less than the electric heaters.
4. Solar Water Heater : Initially the solar water heater costs high, but later with the passage of time you find you have saved a lot .It is better for environment.

Shower Curtains: Shower curtains are not only less expensive but available in a lot of variety. Some of the shower curtains have small magnets in the bottom, so that it can hold on to the metallic tub.

Shower Rods : The shower rods that hold the shower curtain, come in a range of colors and are expandable. The shower rods are usually gold , silver and white. The shower rods that can be installed on the ceiling are standalone shower rods.

Shower Curtain Hooks : Do you have yourself a wonderful shower curtain and shower rod? Stylishly designed shower curtain hooks and rings can hang up your shower curtain in style. Your shower and bath will look great with matching hooks and rings.

Shower shock Caffeinated Soap : A shower with a caffeinated soap can be very refreshing in the morning.

Shower Clock Radio: A Shower clock radio can not only tell you the time but also refresh and entertain.

Shower Radio Mirror: A shower radio mirror help you to see what you are doing.

CD Clock Radio Shower : With the CD Clock Radio Shower you could listen to the CD while taking the shower.

Shower Radio : One can listen to the radio while listening to the news on the radio.

Organic Shampoo: It is expensive but natural. It does not contain chemicals that can injure your hair.

Natural Shampoo : It contains earth materials and organic plant. Its contents are natural and not manmade. It mainly contains natural oils like peppermint , Aloe-Vera , jojoba and hemp.

Shower Flooring : The Flooring especially the mats used in the shower are of vital importance. Some of the mats like Grip Tape and Grip Mats make sure that you don’t slip while taking the shower. Shiatsu Mat based on reflexology is also available.

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When we consider maternity in general we have to take into consideration the time before, during and after pregnancy.

1. Preparing for the Baby : Everything has to be planned and in this fast life where money is of utmost importance there has to be a financial planning for everything including the new life in the womb. One has to be financially, mentally and physically ready for the newborn baby. Please avoid tobacco consumption in any manner . Abstain from alcohol during the preganancy.
2. Before Pregnancy : The body is going to undergo physical changes during pregnancy. These changes are going to be drastic. The marks left by the pregnancy can last for long. You have to make yourself psychologically , emotionally, mentally and physically ready for the pregnancy. Take care about the pregnancy insurance if available.
3. During Pregnancy : Nourishing the growing baby in the womb Is the prime concern at this stage. Proper nourishment , nutrition and vitamins are the key to this. There can be craving for the diet which you may never have liked before. Plan your pregnancy diet well in advance. Maintain a pregnancy calendar. Get the maternity clothes specially designed for this phase of a women’s life.
4. After Pregnancy : Eat the appropriate diet. This is important because the baby gets the nutrition through breast feeding. The breast milk has to be healthy. Post maternity exercises have to be included in your schedule.

In the developed countries the maternity leave is considered the right of the pregnant women and additional care and assistance is provided by the government.

On the contrary in the developing countries the case is quite opposite. The maternal mortality rate is quite high. This is attributed to the following factors:

1. Biomedical factors includes direct obstetric complications of infection, haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, obstructed labour, and septic abortion. It also includes diseases such as malaria, diabetes mellitus , hepatitis and heart diseases
2. Reproductive Factors refers to the number of deliveries the women has undergone
3. Health service factors such as availability of the healthcare services is scarce and not available in time.
4. Socio-economic and cultural factors play an important role in the death of the mother and/or the child.

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Hands :

The hands come in contact with water every now and then. Washing the hands, utensils, clothes and cooking the food increases the exposure to water. The water that is used for cleaning clothes and utensils , contain soap which usually contains soda. This leads top loss of moisture from the skin of your hand. When the water dries off the hands specially the fingers don’t look healthy as they should.

Every time you wash your hands be sure to apply a good hand cream or a moisturizer to it. Wear rubber gloves whenever washing the clothes and utensils so the soda in the soap does not affect the skin of the hand. While going to sleep apply and massage a bit of cream on your hands and cover them with cotton gloves. This will result into the skin absorbing and soaking the cream and ultimately retaining the lost moisture.

The nails have a lot of impact. They should be cleaned and filed properly. The nail polish should match not only your dress but the whole personality. Some people opt for applying henna on to their hands and decorate them. It is usually a part of the makeup of the hands especially the palm. It is said that darker the color of the mehndi on drying the better. Some people tattoo their hands and palms. Rings of different dimensions and designs are worn in the fingers to adorn them.

Legs :

The feet skin is far more harder than that of the hand. Usually people don’t wash the legs as often as they wash the hands. This makes the legs far more dirtier than the hands. The dry dead skin of the feet is sometimes not cared for and this can lead to cracked heels which can pain and bleed if proper care is not taken. Thus we have to take care of the feet too.

Soak your feet in water for few minutes. The water should be lukewarm and soapy. The foot scrubber and the filer should be used to remove the dead skin on the feet. Cream should be applied on the feet. Keep the nails of the feet clean and tidy. There should be once in a while application of the pack and bleach on the feet accompanied with the bit of massage.

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The skin of the face like other parts is not covered with clothes but exposed to dust and sun. Thus the skin of the face needs more care than the rest of the body. Your overall personality can be enhanced by just devoting 5-15 minute of the day to your face.

There are more oil glands on the face, especially the nose , chin, and the central forehead that is adjacent to the eyes. Facial care should be a routine both in the morning as well as in the evening.

Facial Care During Morning :

Use lukewarm water every morning to clean your face. Don’t use bar soap. Try using the cream or gel to wash your face. Dry the skin by blotting with a soft cotton towel. Do not rub the towel on your face. Tone the skin to restore its natural pH level. The skin is cleansed , cleared and made ready to be hydrated again with the help of toning. Residual cleanser can be removed with the help of the toning. The makeup that is left behind can also be removed by toning. A moisturizer that goes along with your skin should be applied to the face. A moisturizer helps to get rid of dryness and fine lines. Sunscreen can be applied on the top of the moisturizer. Now wear the makeup that goes along with the texture of your skin and personality.

Facial Care During Evening :

The procedure of the facial care in the evening resemble to some extent the facial care that is taken during the morning. Clean your face with lukewarm water and with purifying gel or creamy cleanser. The earlier makeup can be removed with the skin cleansers. Use the cotton pad to apply the toner. Scrub the skin before it dries. This helps the removal of skin cells which are dead. This makes the skin bright and glow. Gently massage the face and later rinse it thoroughly. Application of the moisturizer is the final step. Use a firming eye cream around the eye area.

Something More:

1. Please wash off the makeup before going to bed.
2. Drink as much water as you can
3. The face should be washed at least twice a day
4. Abstain from smoking
5. Be moderate at drinking alcohol
6. Practice facial exercise
7. Get regular facials
8. Fruits and vegetable should be eaten in plenty.
9. Avoid sunlight as much as you can

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The skin is made up of epidermis and dermis. The layer below this is that of cellular tissue. Besides covering the body the skin acts as an excretory organ too. The skin helps in regulation of the temperature by eliminating perspiration from the skin through the pores. Now these pores should be clean. If they are not clean the sweat cannot come out and can cause skin disorders and diseases. Thus a good bath is necessary for a healthy skin.

The importance of taking the bath and its frequency has been influenced by the culture and the climate prevailing around the people since ancient civilization. Some of the cultures advocated for taking bath early in the morning as early as 4 o’clock or 5o’clock in the river. This tendency is still seen in India. On the other hand people living in the deserts hardly take a bath and usually it is once a week.

Usually hot water bath is considered better than a cold water bath. When the water is about 105 degree Fahrenheit the bath is comfortable. One can clean his/ her body by using pure vegetable oil and plying with brush or cloth. Hot water baths not only clean but also make a person feel relaxed and rejuvenated. The cold water is usually accompanied with haste. The person thinks of bathing as fast as possible so the cleansing effect and time is reduced considerably.

A cold water baths stimulates the circulatory and the nervous system. One should avoid a cold water bath during a fast. A cold water bath should never be taken immediately after a meal. This caution does not apply to hot water bath. Sometimes people mix salt with warm water and take bath with it. This is usually practiced to decrease the physical stress and tiredness.

Most of us consider bath with reference to water bath only, but there are some other kinds of bath too like the sunbath, mud bath, air bath etc. Each of them has got its own importance and uniqueness. It is because of clothes that cover our body for nearly whole of our life. Hardly does it happen that the whole body is exposed to sunlight. Same is the case with the air.

Exposing the nude body to sunlight is called sun bath and to air is called air bath. Some of the naturopathy clinics recommend mud bath which involves bathing and covering the whole body with medicated mud.

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