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Children & COVID-19 pandemic- How to talk to and comfort your kids!
These are unprecedented times and seem like the pandemic movies coming alive. As much as we may want to wake up and realize this was all just a nightmare, we can’t just wish it away. What we can do is control our reactions to the situation not only for fighting the calamity together but also because there are little humans at home who are confused, scared and are looking up at us. This is not what we ever wished for our children, to be witness to times like these but now that we are here, we need to remember to take care of their mental health too! KEEP THE FACTS…
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Teaching kindness to children-how much is too much?
Teaching values like kindness to children is the prime responsibility of parents and every time a child swears or lashes out, the parents are met with a disapproving look from all ‘well-wishers’ around. I agree that children learn the most at home, from their parents and we must act as role models for them. After all, they are the future, of the country, of the world. We must teach them politeness, kindness, honesty……but what if the child imbibes the teachings so strongly that she becomes too good for her own good? How would you react to that? As a parent, what do you feel is your greater responsibility- to teach…
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5 reasons why smartphones are not the answer to your child’s boredom!
Okay so since you are reading this, you are either a parent really concerned about the increasing screen time in your child’s life or you are a parent who feels I am totally bonkers and handing out impractical advice. Either ways, this article is for you! First things first- I AM NOT A PERFECT PARENT OR EVEN CLAIM TO BE ONE! I am just a regular mom who survives on a few screams, daily soaps and lots of coffee to get through the day. I only write on things that I feel strongly about and this I just had to pen down, especially after attending a party where 6 adults…
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Monsoons are now about happiness & hugs…not flu and stomach bugs!
Once you become a parent, your definition of seasons and the things you relate to the advent of each one of them change. While cold winter months are accompanied by sniffles, monsoons herald the onset of flu, viral fever or upset stomachs. Someone it is only for the first changes of seasons, some say it is the initial 5 years of life….you see no end to it. Like a good mother, I keep all the necessary medicines stocked in a separate bag that contains all the pediatric syrups. A couple of weeks ago, I had a friend and her family over at my place. Late in the evening, her…
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Greener options for children this Diwali- tips & tricks!
The condition of the environment is alarming and pollution meters are blinking at a dangerous red. Being a responsible citizen, you too want to endorse the concept of a Green Diwali and refrain from bursting crackers but you don’t know how to explain that to your kids. Diwali is about crackers for them, right? Being a parent, you know very well that trying to take away something from your kid without giving an alternative for the same is like trying to snatch a piece of meat from an eagle. Ask me! So how do you ensure that your little one endorses a green Diwali without throwing a tantrum or making…
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Caring for your child’s health-5 things to know before buying a water purifier
Come rains and ironically, the incidence of water-borne diseases peaks. 73 million work days are lost every year to diarrhoea. A staggering figure, don’t you feel? In the midst of such shocking figures, we, mothers are left with stress on our minds as to how to ensure healthy and safe water for our children. Thankfully, there are ample choices of water purifiers available in the market. Then why worry, you ask? Because the choices are confusing. So how to choose the best water purifier for home and office/school? Here are a few things you must keep in mind before venturing online to buy a water purifier: Know the kind of…
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What a mom wants-on Mother’s Day!
The trend of celebrating Mother’s Day is increasing with each passing day and the markets are flooded with fancy gifts and cards to express your gratitude towards mothers. No doubt she would be happy and thank you(she will do it even if you just wish her) but if you really want to acknowledge the superwoman she is, think differently- think like her! As a mom, I can. So here’s a list of what would make us moms feel awesome this Mother’s Day. I just wish my daughter was old enough to read my blog and understand!! But a girl can dream, right? ”Mom is always right” T-shirt A very fulfilling…
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Great dad (s) vs Shitty mom (s)!
In these ”revolutionary” times when all of us champion the cause of gender equality, differences still remain, even in the field of parenting! It takes so little for a dad to be crowned as a great dad or a mom to be branded as a shitty mom on the other hand. I am unapologetic as I say this but it is unfortunately the closest friends and family who judge and pass these verdicts. I am absolutely not against dads and agree that fatherhood is tough too but if you say, equally tough as motherhood, I would NEVER EVER agree. Nor would any other mom, for that matter! Read on and…
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Road trip with kids- survival tips!
Vacations are fun and especially so when you and your partner love travelling. No matter how much you may expect and pray for your kids to inherit the same passion, it is not always so. A road trip with kids is not a simple road trip! Especially if your kids are under 10, it is simply futile to expect them to share your love for watching the fields go by and reflecting upon life! Getting them to stay put inside an enclosed space with little activity possible is a feat in itself! My husband and I, who used to undertake road trips exceeding 1500 kms together, learnt this the hard…
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30 days into #MyPediaSureJourney- fighting fussy eating habits!
Last month, I wrote a post titled ‘Why I recently bought a health drink for my child’. Frankly, at that time, it was just another attempt as a mother, to try and ensure proper nutrition for my daughter who is a fussy eater. What she likes today, she shuns the next. But a month later, the dark cloud seems to have a silver lining. Maybe it is too early to really comment and point out, but I do see subtle changes. When I introduced my child to PediaSure Nutrition, I started with the Premium Chocolate flavour and the prompt acceptance of the same made me stick to it. I understand…
