Whether you’re a patriarch or a matriarch - you’re looking after the family. That’s an enormous responsibility and one you can’t shy away from. It’s going to cost time and money, but if you’re in a position of command in a family, you need to look after each and every member of the family in your charge. This could be your 12 year old son, or even your 90 year old mother. If it is impossible to … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Kids To Help With Household Chores?
It's never too early to start teaching your kids about being Responsible, and one of the easiest ways you can do this is by allowing them to help around the house, so give them a mop and let them take a go at it! A few people might say that it is too early to get your kids involved in household chores, unless they are around 10 years old. But I am a bit old-school in my thinking when it comes to … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider While Choosing A Toy For Your Child
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TargetToys #CollectiveBias Toys are an important part of a child's growth and development, and also a friend that they turn to when idle or lonely. As parents, we want to give the best to our kids, and I'm sure each of us has tons of toys stacked in all of our rooms to facilitate … [Read more...]
The Diwali Gift – Book Review
Diwali, the enchanting festival of lights is right around the corner, and people all around the world are gearing up to celebrate this in a grand way. Diwali is as important as Christmas for Indians all over the world, and preparations start almost a month in advance. The celebration itself lasts for 3-5 days, and food, lights, clothes & gifts are all an essential part of this beautiful festival. … [Read more...]
8 Proven Ways To Bond With Your Baby
I can't believe that my little one is 3 months old already! I still remember the day we brought him home - he was so tiny, curled up under the noose of my neck, feeling safe and protected and unaware of the world around him! Merely holding and cuddling him made me feel instantly happy. Bonding with my baby was the most active anti-depressant in the first few days post-partum, and now, even though … [Read more...]
7 Best Online Learning Resources for Your Child
The world is moving towards a tech revolution at a very fast pace, and while eons ago, you could entertain your kids outdoors for hours together, the modern age pushes you to let them play with your iPhones and iPads, way longer than you deem fit. As a parent of a 3 year old, I myself try to look for ways in which I can restrict my daughter's tube-time or gadget-time to less than 1 hour a day. But … [Read more...]