It all starts from “just 10 minutes”. Then slowly as your infant grows into an adamant fussy eater, the window goes to “just meal time”. And before you could gauge what’s keeping your child busy all the time, you would see your kid glued to cartoons. It’s an addiction, trust me! These fast-paced, colorful, engaging […]
Love is in the air.. and literally so at our place .. when K & A threw over 100 paper hearts all over the room which I had cut for a few Valentines Day craft activities for them! Nonetheless, I came up with an easy-peasy Valentines Day crafty stuff that can be used […]
I wonder how you feel about mathematics? Trust me, school days have left many of us feeling ‘unfriendly’ towards mathematics. Remember how it seemed like a shadowy world back then?! Mostly the fear of making a mistake or being slow to get the correct answer may have inhibited us from enjoying each problem & challenge. […]
“Theatre..for Toddlers? Is there any point? How’s it going to help Children who are still mastering the art of talking, walking, let alone sitting at one place with concentration?” …. This was the sentiment echoed by me (who has never really been a theatre-loving person herself and yes, totally bogged down of finding ways to get […]
Seven hours at school followed by two hours of homework coupled with a few hours in learning a new language or similar extra-curricular skill with regular doses thrown in of fiddling with a tab or phone – that’s the typical schedule of today’s children who aspire to be our successful & bright future. As if […]
As the school academic year comes close to end, many parents are thinking not only about the new classes and syllabus, but also what their kids will do after school. And why not? Keeping your child occupied in the time between school and bedtime is one of the biggest challenges facing a parent today. And […]
My last post “Should you give your Child a Sibling” stirred a very healthy discussion amongst my readers, friends and fellow moms. The response was positive as well as salty! And during a casual chat with a few of my friends who are in the “one and done” zone, I felt I must highlight the […]
The other day I came across pamphlets offering handwriting classes for children….no, not calligraphy or cursive writing, just plain & simple handwriting classes. I was taken aback! Last week I overheard a group of mothers discussing how their kids are not active and lack willingness to play outdoors. I felt helpless and scared at […]
So the time has come Mommy! Your little one is going to enter the real world now. And as much as it’s an intimidating experience for your little darling to get ready for the Preschool, things are not too easy for the moms too…C’mon, you got to agree with me on this. To help your […]
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. […]