Butterflies in stomach, sweaty palms, shivers down the spine- well, you would certainly know by now what I am talking about! If you are wondering why your otherwise confident, outgoing child goes in a freeze-mode when all eyes are on her, read further to know ways to make public speaking easier for your child. […]
“Child dies of dengue, two more due to fever” “Two more children succumb to dengue; death toll rises to 12 in city” “3 children die of dengue, spurt in kids’ cases this year” These are just a few of the headlines from the past few months that are etched in my mind. Waking up to […]
Is your child creative? Trick question. In reality, Kids are born creative geniuses. But unfortunately, by the time they reach the third or fourth grade, their creativity has sunk. While we focus so much on creative thinking in toddlers & preschoolers, it slowly fades away as children get exposed to a more organised & structured […]
With those 4 eyes giving me looks that say “LET US PLAY!”, we have accepted the fact that rain or shine, heading down to one of the indoor play areas and letting the kids release some of that pent-up energy will do wonders for them and us parents too! And that’s how we stumbled onto […]
Our little ones are constantly growing, learning and evolving, every single day of their lives. But children don’t need to be sitting behind a desk or computer screen to learn new skills. As parents, we need to nurture and inspire our child’s innate intelligence by empowering them to be self motivated through social connection, positive communication, […]
So you‘re finally past pregnancy and the birthing experience. And post a short tryst with “postpartum” lows, you’ve even got proficient in how your baby operates at home. The next motherhood challenge? Getting out and about with your little one. Being outside in the fresh air can really expand your baby’s senses. With varied sights, […]
Since my toddlers have reached that age when I am totally packed in our social life- thanks to the Play Dates, Birthday parties and Mommy-Toddler programs, I get to participate in this extremely crucial (and debatable) topic – whether to have more than one child or not? Should you give your Child a Sibling? I […]
As a mother I am always on a look out for something extra when it comes to the health of my children or their education and learning. Think of those health drinks- the ones that promise an extra dose of nutrition to boost your child’s health. Or those summer camps and art & craft classes- […]
Till a few years back I had almost forgotten the fun & excitement which used to be associated with Children’s Day while we were in school. It used to be the day of Special Assembly, performances by our teachers, pen-down strike (Yes, that’s what we used to call it! ) and a little gift from […]
Since becoming Parents, the beach seems to be our go to destination for vacationing. This is the second time that we have gone to the beach with our (now 26 month old) twins. When they were only 8- months old last year, we had to pack basically our entire house for a week away. Read on to know […]