As we set for preparing for the exit from this pandemic (with more people getting vaccinated), I thought of taking some time out to pause for a moment and assess where our parenting is at. After all, this pandemic did change a lot in our lives. And certainly, there has been some impact on our […]
“I don’t even know what to do. Earlier, I had time after sending kids off, where I napped or watched television. But now, my whole routine is disrupted. I feel like I’m all over the place and nowhere at the same time. We just don’t know when this situation is going to end, if it […]
Okay, so let’s see- new notebooks- check, new stationery- check, new water bottles- check, laptop and charger- check. And we are ready for yet another year of virtual schooling! Well, yes, as much as we were optimistic about seeing our children go back to school in this new academic year 2021-22, the second wave of COVID-19 […]
If your kindergartener is turning five, then I must tell you, be ready for some tremendous transformations this year. F.I.VE just seems so big. The start of school, new friendships and an evolving relationship with parents can make five a year of big changes and quite tumultuous. When so much is changing, why not upgrade your […]
Parenting Gen Alpha is getting difficult by the day. Kids today have only known a world that’s cyber-filled, and technology is woven through every aspect of their lives. It informs their friendships, their education, even their understanding of the world. You may also like “10 Life Skills to start teaching your child at an […]
I have fond memories of my mother showing me how to sew a button and fix a hem as a kid. When I became a mom, I wanted to share the same experience with my children. But between homework and after-school activities, it often fell off my to-do list. Until the pandemic hit. Stuck at […]
It’s no secret that parenting is one of the most difficult jobs out there. And as a matter of fact, Millennials are breaking new ground when it comes to raising children. We have it pretty hard these days. But something else that millennials need to know is that there are some things they need to work […]
That time has come – we are yet again face to face with one of the most difficult questions that makes or breaks our whole year, more than anything else! Well, parents of twins would agree to this- one of the toughest decisions to take about twins – Should twins be together in the same class […]
If quarantine life has seeped into your soul as if it has been there forever (rolling my eyes as being tired of this pandemic now!), I’m sure you would agree that ‘time’ has become almost like an abstract concept. Those schedules & routines seem to be things of the past and day structures have become looser. […]
Ask a child and they will always say- “You never have enough toys!” Well, that’s absolutely true. Because every toy brings joy to a child for some time- yes, you heard it right- ONLY. SOME. TIME. And then creeps in boredom. Or the child outgrows it. All in all, this doesn’t work well, either for […]