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 […]
“The problem is in your head, not on your head!!” …….this is what I have been always told when my husband sees me in tears standing in front of the mirror crooning over my thinning hair. While I could see my crowning glory losing its charm over the years, other factors like postpartum, age, stress […]
There’s always one in the crowd- the Chosen One! You would see the person itching, spanking, grumbling and at times dancing on one leg just because he managed to swoon the mosquitoes. But what is it about these unlucky chosen few that makes them a mosquito magnet? Many of us – with scars and bloody […]
We say this to ourselves several times in a day that it’s hard to be Parents in today’s times. But can we ignore the fact that it’s equally difficult being a Kid today. Children deal with many distractions, temptations and overstimulation. They go through several pressures every moment, every day- from school work to extra-curricular activities, […]