We are well aware that childhood is a critical time for the overall development of a child. And healthy snacking provides vital nutrients that your child needs between meals. This means that your children should have a nutritious snack at school and after school to meet the demands of their growing bodies and brains. In this day in age, cooking anything from scratch seems like a mammoth task. However, there are a plenty of healthy snacks for your kids, that

Remember the days the clock ticked four and you ran out to get your hands dirty with your pals. Those outdoor games, team spirit, fun times and beautiful sunshine is now replaced with smartphones, tablets and play stations. Reverse time and introduce your tiny tot to your golden childhood. Wondering how to do it? We have an answer for it. Turn into your little one’s playmate and introduce them to the golden days and golden games of your childhood. Here

Homo Sapiens or human beings are disparate from other species in their behavioural, habits. What is the one essential thing that sets them apart from other species? What makes them human? They are the core fundamental values which define the moral characteristics. These values, known as virtues are what sets apart from other species help us bond into a community and make us better human beings. Although they are deeply rooted in our society, environment, within families and friends, it

Dance is one of the common languages in human society spread across all cultures and time periods that unites us all regardless of our age. It is an innate quality which is kindled when thoughts or emotions are powerful for words to subdue. Children usually move to attain mobility, and dance to express their feelings and thoughts. All cultural communities put this moment and music together into one or more dance forms. Essentially this education provides children with the benefits

Do you often find yourself yelling phrasing like, “Hurry up, what’s taking you so much time?” or “Do you even realise what time it is?” You track time or time tracks you – it depends how you utilise it! A day has the same 24 hours for all of us. However, the way we use it makes all the difference. Either you can get things done smoothly, or you find yourself rushing to keep pace. Save your sanity because the

Encouragement is a potent motivator. It can elevate your child’s self-esteem and help you raise responsible and resilient children. There is no parent who doesn’t wish to see his child succeed. But sometimes, encouragement takes a back seat in the daily rush of meeting professional deadlines, buying groceries, dropping and picking kids from school and other activities. In fact, at times, we end up unintentionally discouraging children by using angry tones or critical comments. On the other hand, some parents

It is the third tantrum of the day. Your child shows no signs of stopping. The ear-shattering screams are piercing the air. The kicking and yelling is downright frustrating. There has to be a better way to handle all this chaos. Although such behaviour is more common in younger children, lapses in emotional control are seen more with adolescents these days. It’s time you commenced looking at these disasters as opportunities for education. It’s important to understand that learning to deal

If a child is interested in trucks and cars, you will probably notice him playing with toy vehicles for hours altogether. Similarly, some children can pronounce complicated names of dinosaurs even before they have commenced formal reading or writing. These examples showcase the importance of interest in learning. The probability of imbibing information seems higher when people have an interest in that particular subject. Student interest in a specific topic holds immense power. When a student connects with a subject,

Although 21 st century kids exhibit articulation skills beyond our imagination, they don’t always open up about matters that really bother them. Greater openness is vital in a child-parent relationship. When was it the last time you remember having a meaningful conversation with your child? It is essential to know of ways to talk to your child naturally and pass the message that you care. Let’s first gain an understanding of the basics of a good conversation.  Being able

It takes immense courage, to tell the truth, no matter what your age. Children are not intellectually prepared to handle situational ethics. They are not born with a moral code. They adopt honesty when it’s convenient, but lie when it’s not. As they grow, they learn to figure out the importance of truth and imbibe important social rules. Understanding the reason behind the deceitful words and getting into the child’s mind can help enforce preventive discipline. Some of the reasons