Tips and tricks
Tricks To Keep Your Child Away From TV And Mobile Screens!
Is your child watching too much television or spending too much time watching other screens (read tablet, mobile, ipad)? Does your child choose the screen over spending time with you? Do you think it is an an arduous task to keep the child engaged without the help of screens? If the answer to these questions is […]
Daddy-ology
While we three sisters were being raised by our super home -executive mom, she let papa be in charge of polishing our shoes every day. Even if he would be home late from office which was quite often, he would dedicatedly take out time and polish three pair of shoes. These days fathers are not […]
Positive Effects Of Appreciating Your Child
I read somewhere that when we express appreciation to young kids, it gives them a sense of significance. It instantly motivates them to do things better. 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 […]
Boosting Confidence In Children
*My son is so shy; I really have to help him overcome this!* 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. Kids these days go […]
Let Your Child Make Mistakes
Let your child make mistakes and watch them learn. I remember my father let us three sisters take our own decisions when we were younger. It started out as what to wear, where to holiday and later on what subjects to opt for and certainly choosing life partners. He always believed that that’s the best […]
Are You Raising A Chatterbox?
So I was worried. Aarav was over two and hardly spoke. When he started uttering a few words, I heaved a sigh of relief. But when we couldn’t have a decent conversation because we were constantly interrupted by his comments, I got worried again. It wasn’t cute anymore. I don’t know how we reached here. […]
Top 4 Things To Include In Your Summer Fun Calendar
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, a week stay at the nearby hill station and then back to the grind of finishing the holiday homework just in time […]
Fighting Allergies & Asthma
Can we really protect our kids from allergies and asthma? The answer can be a yes and also a no. My mother is suffering from bronchitis asthma. And so I have inherited this from her. When my son was born, I dreaded the passing on of this genetic legacy. And yes, he too has few […]
Recommended Toys For Toddlers
There was a time when I used to buy everything and anything from the toy store for my son. Later on I realized that few of them were not even appropriate for him to play. Some were dangerous and some even toxic. I never knew that choosing toys for your kids could be so cumbersome. […]
Are You Fighting In Front Of Your Kids?
The one major difference between my parents and me as a parent is- they never fought in front of their kids. This is a major confession I am making here it on this platform. And here is the story of how I stopped doing that. It’s quite natural to get into arguments with your spouse […]
Right Routine For Kids During Holidays
Until the age of three, my son was still not settling in any particular pattern or a daily routine. Most of the times he slept late, had longer afternoon naps and hardly had any regular meal timings. This worried me as I knew he would be starting pre -school soon. After talking to a few […]