From toddler to teen and everything in between - that is how my current #momlife situation is! Give me potty training anytime! Teens and their hormones are a totally different area of expertise - one which I am still learning to figure out. Starting #TeenTuesday on the blog to share more about being … [Read more...]
15 Minutes A Day for Math Improvement! Smartick Review
I will begin with sheer honesty - Math isn't one of my strongest skills! Perhaps that is why I take extra efforts to instill math skills in my kids. While I am able to guide my 6 year old effectively, teaching my 12 year old is a whole different issue. No surprise then that I was super happy when I … [Read more...]
Celebrating Grandparents Day with Homemade Oreo Balls and Cards
My mom called today to ask if I could bring the kids to visit her, it being Sunday and all. The thing is, my visits to her have dwindled after moving to a new house. She is missing the kids terribly. What she doesn't know is that tomorrow is Grandparents Day! I told her it might not be possible, but … [Read more...]
50 Creative Journal Writing Prompts for Kids Aged 4 to 8
Writing prompts for kids not only encourage kids to write but also get their creative juices flowing. They are very helpful in igniting children's inherent creativity by forcing them to think about things outside of their comfort zone. Kids' imaginative minds begin to consider various possibilities … [Read more...]
Personalized Gifts for Kids and Grown Ups – The Pipal Review
Are you planning to gift your kids a personalized bag? Look no further than my favorite website - The Pipal. I have ordered all kinds of personalized gifts from them over the last 6 years or so. Bags, pillows, bedding, towels, mugs - they have got you covered. Check out some of my favorite goodies … [Read more...]
Turn Your Child’s Story Into an Illustrated Book! – Bubble Works Review
Are you ready to meet the Big Daddy of all Personalized Gifts? Well, look no further. Does your child love to write stories? Bubble Works can turn your child's story into a full-color illustrated story book! Creative Indian kids who love to write can now get their literary gems illustrated and … [Read more...]
Book Review – #BabyLove: My Toddler Life
Is your toddler just like mine and likes to play with all your stuff? Especially your phone?! Then you will love making the book #BabyLove: My Toddler Life your favorite bedtime read. Author Corine Dehghanpisheh certainly knows what 21st century moms and their tots are upto, in their modern lives. … [Read more...]
Should Parents Let Kids Choose Their Friends?
Well, in some cases - NO! Now before you jump on me for being a dictatorial parent, hear me out. My experiences from parenting newborns to pre-teens has taught me one thing - Never say never! You never know what life is going to bring next. On whether parents should let kids choose their friends, I … [Read more...]
10 Fun Questions For Grandparents
Grandparents are a treasure trove of knowledge. And not just knowledge about the world but everything about the family too! A great way for children to bond with grandparents and borrow some of their wisdom is a fun interview. We recently did an 'Interview with Grandma' and it was a super success! … [Read more...]
My 2017 Raksha Bandhan Gift Idea Picks for Girls and Boys
Looking for special Raksha Bandhan gifts that my kids can give to each other is my favorite exercise this time of the year! Thanks to my job as an Indian parenting blogger, I am exposed to the latest toys, books and other creative gift ideas. Combining some of my latest loves along with classic … [Read more...]