Indian households (including mine) have an obsession with fair skin. The moment a lady announces her pregnancy she is bombarded with tips and tricks on how to deliver a ‘fair’ baby. The struggle to make the baby’s skin a few shades lighter does not stop even after her birth. I received tons of advice on […]
9 Steps I Took When My Child Started Hitting
Around half a year ago, I paid a visit to my childhood friend with my then two years three months old son. My friend and I were meeting after years and had everything possible under the sun to talk about. My friend’s one year old nephew and my son were playing with toys on a […]
Why I Choose Netflix For My Child + 5 Awesome Netflix Original Shows For Preschoolers
If you were to ponder upon and list the fondest memories of your childhood, I bet atleast one out of the top five, would associate with television. As a little girl, the best thing to do was to snuggle into my bed and watch shows like Powerpuff girls, The Flintstones, Tom and Jerry, Noddy and his […]
How Much Freedom Should A Child Get ?
“Freedom once given cannot be taken back “ I am a little skeptic about what the person who phrased this meant. In utmost honesty, I can most relate it with the management of the domestic staff. Or perhaps it means the freedom a nation wins to self-govern. Today, When I hold my toddler close to […]
7 Ways To Help Your Child Build Vocabulary
Whether your toddler has just begun to blabber or your preschooler is a chatter box who just won’t stop talking. Helping your child build his vocabulary is a fantastic idea at any age. Encouraging a child’s vocabulary development leads to development of language and literacy skills. Now the key is to not overdo it. Here […]
Which Language Should We Use With Our Kids?
As a mother it’s hard to not worry about anything and everything with regards to your child’s development. My now two and a half year old son achieved every milestone a few months later and the mom in me was worried each time. I know of individual differences, I know space is all he needs, […]
5 Tips To Prepare Your Toddler For Independent Outdoor Play
One afternoon, when my preschooler returned from school, I dug into his bag and found a note from his teacher. It was a circular regarding the upcoming school picnic. I was astonished and my immediate reaction was NO WAY, isn’t he too young to go anywhere without me? This is definitely not happening! As I […]
Why I Strongly Advocate Being a #YesMom
YES – it is not merely a three letter word. I’d say it’s a feeling, it’s a word that holds positive sentiments. Doesn’t it make you feel elated to hear it as a response? Imagine, being able to create this happy and affirmative aura around your child with the use of this word. However, have […]
How And What To Read To Toddlers
In today’s world, early childhood development has gained momentum. More so because we as parents and teachers are aware of the development that takes place at an early age. At the same time, today there exists a plethora of teaching aids, methodologies, philosophies and patterns around what to teach and what not to teach a young […]
What You Must Consider Before You Choose A Playschool For Your Child
I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was in Grade 5. I would make all my cousins sit as students, wrap my mother’s dupatta as a saree and play the role of my favourite teacher in school then. I completed my education and acquired a post graduation degree in the field of […]
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