20 Fun indoor activities for kids

Stuck up inside due to heavy downpours, snowfall, wind, heat waves or being sick? No matter where we live, or what the weather is like outside our window, often there are times when we'll have to snug up indoors with our little ones. Well, if that's the case, are you wondering as to how you…

Hands-on fun learning activity : practise the rules to make plurals

Some children may find grammar so dry and boring. Super simple, fun and indulging learning activities could easily be set up at home to help them practise grammar rules in a fun manner. Kids would love it for sure and would become more thorough with the rules which in turn would help them apply the…

Fun way to practise tricky words

What are tricky words? Tricky words are those words that cannot be sounded out easily using phonics. They are common words that have complex spellings and may not be easily decoded with the help of phonics. Kids starting to learn to read, may find difficulty in reading tricky words initially. This could easily be tackled…

Internet safety tips for young kids : How to support kids stay safe online

Today we live in an era where internet plays a significant part in many of our lives and it has of course made our lives easier in various ways. Well, it seems like now we tend to depend on it more than ever before - for learning, reading, shopping, entertainment, connecting with friends and family…

EARTH DAY CRAFT FOR KIDS : UPCYCLED EARTH MOBILE

A lovely and super simple activity/craft that could be done for Earth day! Make this easypeasy upcycled Earth mobile with kids for Earth day or as a fun activity to learn more about our world and how to nurture and protect it. Raising awareness from a very young age and making them aware of the…

Save Mother Earth : Teach our children to nurture and protect our planet

"Who carries us all - the animals, birds, plants, humans, buildings....everything", asked my sweet little girl one random day. And she went on saying that Mother Earth carries us all and that we should love and protect our earth. Yep! she is absolutely right. Is'nt she? Are'nt we all equally obliged to nurture and preserve…

Kajal for babies : Safety and concerns

Applying kajal (kohl, surma ) to a baby's eyes and eyebrows is a traditional practice in many parts of India and has been in practice since generations. It is usually applied in the lower waterline of the baby's eyes and on the eyebrows. It has been in use in various Asian cultures. Often, elders in…

Temper Tantrums : How to handle toddler tantrums

A few months after my little one's second birthday had passed, tears rolled down my cheeks as I found myself helpless in controlling my child's burstout one fine day. Although these meltdowns are quite common during this age, I was worried seeing her unusual yelling and non-stop crying. I then searched for ways to deal…

First Aid Kit for babies and kids

A well-equipped first aid box is an absolute necessity for every household especially if you have children at home, as kids are mini adventurers and tend to have a bump or a graze every so often. Having the essential supplies in hand will help us handle an unforeseen situation( if in case ) like minor…

Foods that boost the immune system in children

Getting sick frequently seem to be pretty common in children especially during early childhood and is one among the top worries of parents. One of the best ways to block the annoying cold and flu symptoms is to ensure that your child's immune system is strong enough to defend all those inevitable germs that they…

Ways to strengthen your child’s immune system naturally

A strong immune system is essential to fight against pathogens ( bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites ) and thus protect the body from various infections. If it gets weakened at any time, we and our children become more vulnerable to cold, flu, and other diseases. Low immunity could be due to various reasons, the most common…