Tips and tricks

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.....

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.......

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.....

Art of Story Telling

Honest confession! I am terrible at story telling. I can read, well yeah but I can’t make up stories. And so conveniently, I passed the buck of putting our son to sleep with a bed time tale to my husband....

Binge Eaters & How to Handle Them

*Paused in growing up but still “growing out”?* Are you buying clothes that are way above the age level of your child? Does your child want to finish everything on his plate as well as table?

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.

3 Ways to Make Your Child Eat Fruits

Are you worried that your kid does not eat enough fruits? Then read on for some tips- At this time of the season the market is flooded with fruits like mango...

Importance of Different Vitamins in your Child’s food

“Maanit, finish your vegetables….you need the vitamins…..No fries” We all have addressed our kids similarly, at some point or the other, haven’t we?

Role of In-Laws in Parenting

Becoming parents is a wonderful feeling. I was ecstatic when my son was born, after almost six years of marriage. Like all modern families in our present times, I, too, live in a nuclear set-up.

Nature and Your Child

Nature is our greatest teacher; that is why we refer to her as ‘mother’, protecting and nurturing us. I had always wanted my son to be a ‘nature’s boy’, one who loves...

Reasons and Remedies for Digestion Problems in Children

My son was colic when he was born. I have a lot of painful memories of those early years, when he used to cry incessantly, due to discomfort and I felt so helpless.

Gadgets in a Child’s World

My 6 year old is a complete ‘Gadget King’. He is inseparable from his ipad, iphone and PS3. He plays with them effortlessly, whereas I still struggle with the plethora of apps available on my phone.