“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” This is a quote we’ve heard about so much, and it still rings true, doesn’t it? Reproduction doesn’t make you a Dad, being there for your children whenever they need you does. And I personally think that most Dads today…Read More
10 Books about Child Abuse for Young Children
India is among the top 5 nations with the highest cases of child abuse, and this is mostly due to lack of awareness. Let’s help our kids learn about body safety and stranger danger with the help of these simple and child-friendly books about child abuse. What do you feel when you hear of a…Read More
Diwali Special Book Review: Story of Diwali for Kids
Every time Diwali rolls around, I hear the elders in my family talk about the Diwali they celebrated in the good ol’ days. Earlier, I just tossed it aside as typical ‘elderly-person-nostalgia’, but as I grow older myself, I realize that times indeed have changed. Perhaps, festivals like Diwali remind us more of this fact,…Read More
10 Books about Diversity and Tolerance for Young Kids
For many of us, the world today seems to have changed beyond recognition. Almost every day, we hear stories of discrimination of some kind of the other, based on one’s faith, skin color or choice of clothes. It’s scary for Moms like you and me, wondering what kind of a world our kids are going…Read More
15 Fun Diwali Books for Kids of All Ages
Diwali is synonymous with many things – lights, sparklers, sweets and gifts. It seems like books are missing in this list, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve scoured the internet and got together a collection of 15 fun Diwali books for kids. These books include ones for toddlers and for preteens, story books and…Read More
Top 10 Eric Carle Books and Crafts for Toddlers
If you’re a Mom, it’s unlikely that you’re a stranger to Eric Carle. Even if you don’t know much about him, you know him as the ‘Man who wrote the Caterpillar Book’. Yes he’s the one who wrote that book, and another 70 more! He’s also a master illustrator, creating all those lovely images that…Read More
10 Multicultural Books for Toddlers
Open any newspaper or news channel today and you find several stories about how people are intolerant and how everyone practically hates anyone who is the least bit different from them. We’re not talking only about recent events, but ones that have been going on for some time now. While we’d like to believe that…Read More