It is proven that children whose families have a set schedule have the possibility of being healthier and better behaved. It teaches children self-discipline and can help them perform better at school.
The mention of child abuse will make most parents think of sexual predators and the measures that they can take to keep their children safe. However, we need to realise that child abuse isn’t just sexual......
Like Aladdin’s treasured lamp, my baby discovered the ‘spoon’ in my hand one fine day, although he had been eating from it every single day! The independent thinker suddenly made a decision.....
“I am bored” is one phrase I dread hearing from my son; which I may say is quite often in the summer holidays. The best indoor activity to engage kids productively is “Do It Yourself” crafts.
My son is seven but still needs some assistance in dozing off to sleep at night. And the one thing that comes in handy is the instrumental version of the nursery rhymes that we learnt together.
I am sure, all of you have planned your kid’s summer vacations- enrolment in a 2 week summer camp with lots of art and craft activities, one or two weeks at nani-nana house
My mother deliberately wore a colourful sari on the day of our nursery interview. “It just helped you to remember the colours better” she says. But nowadays preparing your child for the pre-school or nursery interview
My six year old niece from the US kept holding on to the chocolate wrapper in her hands until she got home from the airport fanatically looking for the dustbin. I was surprised. Wasn’t it easy
Expressing appreciation to your young ones can go a long way in instilling the values of humility and gratitude in them. It not only boosts their self esteem but also improves discipline in them.
Being shy is not a disease. We all wish for our kids to be happy, healthy and successful. But the sure shot underlying trick to get there is- boosting their confidence and self esteem right from the start.
We used to travel a lot when we were younger. Train journeys of 48 hours used to become so cumbersome and of course a tad bit annoying for parents of three hyperactive girls. Just to keep us busy
The first time I handed over water paints to my little one, I made him sit on the floor, away from the carpets and was expecting him to show me some ‘Picasso’ magic on the sheets. And that’s the mistake I did.
