Working at home has its perks. The best thing about it is that you are able to be around your child/children any time of the day. Aside from that, you can save the money spent on everyday transportation and other expenditures while working outside your home. However, it also has its share of downsides, like…Read More
10 Steps for Weaning from a Bottle to a Sippy Cup
John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life.” And no one knows this better than a parent!! No sooner have we gotten used to the breastfeeding routine that it’s time to introduce solids. Just as we get the hang of purees, it’s time to start finger foods! Change is a daily recurrence in…Read More
4 Tips to Help Kids Stay Safe on Smartphones
Have you noticed how even one year olds know their way around a smartphone, while we’re struggling to stay updated on everything tech! If you’ve ever thought that kids seem to spend half of the day on their smartphones, you’re not wrong – the average child might spend more than seven hours a day on their…Read More
How to Prepare your Child for Daycare
So you’ve found the perfect daycare center for your baby – that’s great news! This is really a huge load off your mind and you can now get ready to prepare your child for daycare. Whatever age your child is, putting her in a new place one fine morning without any kind of warning is…Read More
How to Talk to your Child about Adoption
We’ve discussed several aspects of adoption in the past, including talking to your older child about adoption. Today, we are going to discuss another important aspect of adoption – how to talk to your child about adoption. When you live in India, you’re bound to get lots of unsolicited advice from all around. There may…Read More
Bringing a Dog Into a Home with Children: How To Do It Successfully
You love dogs. Maybe yours has recently passed away. Or, you’ve always wanted to have your baby grow up with a best buddy dog companion. Whatever the reason, bringing a dog into a home with children is a big decision and one that takes planning. If done properly, you can enjoy years of happiness with your…Read More
Tips to Start Montessori at Home
Hello friends! Welcome to part 2 of “How to start Montessori at home?” If you missed out on reading part-1, please read it here, before moving on to the second part. Tips to Start Montessori at Home Today, I would like to introduce one of the most important aspects of Montessori philosophy – the…Read More
Potty Training 101: Step by Step Guide to Potty Training
In our previous posts, we talked about when to start potty training your child and how to introduce your child to potty training along with a collection of potty books for toddlers. Once you and your toddler have been sufficiently introduced to the potty training process, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down…Read More
Introduction to Montessori and Early Learning
A child is both a hope and a promise for Mankind, aptly said Dr. Maria Montessori. This line may sound simple, but if you read it closely enough you will realize how curious and amazing our little children are. A child has unlimited potential and it is up to us as parents to make sure…Read More
Potty Training 101: When to Start Potty Training
Babies are amazing creatures. Sure, they’re adorable and their smiles can melt the hardest hearts, but looking at the rate at which they grow during their first year, you have to admit they’re pretty incredible! Most babies follow a top-down pattern of development – head and neck muscles (3 months), hands and arms (6 months), torso…Read More