“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” — Henry David Thoreau
Mothers are busier than the bees. With their super planning and execution skills, they make things happen. However, mom entrepreneurs have their hands full as they juggle between family, home and work.
Finding time for everyone and everything is tricky. Here are a few tips to help mompreneurs with time management.
[Read more…]
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.
Katie Reed
Self-care is basic care that you give yourself from the time you wake up till you sleep. It is daily nourishment that keeps you going. When it comes to creating a self-care routine for your children, it is all about what you do.
Initially, children learn self-care routines from adults. As they grow, they learn from their surroundings and friends. Practising self-care at a young age helps them to be independent and be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.
[Read more…]
According to Danny Pine, one of the world’s top anxiety researchers, one in five children experience anxiety issues by the time they reach adolescence.
As parents, you have a big role in helping them cope with it. Take small steps by listening to your child, validating their feeling of discomfort, and helping your child with coping mechanisms.
Here are some steps you can consider on how to deal with your child’s anxiety.
[Read more…]
Came from a plant, eat it; was made in a plant, don’t.
– Michael Pollan
How many of you remember the Kellogs Chocos ad where a little boy is annoyed over his clever mom’s idea of topping his pizza with eggplant?
Children sure can bring out the creativity in you when it comes to eating healthy. When kids get fussy with food, their metabolism will get affected. With a healthy diet plan, you can ensure your kids get the right nutrients in the right quantity.
Read on to discover some diet essentials that will fuel your child’s growth and development.
[Read more…]
“Study well! Only then will you get a good job when you grow up”. How often did your parents say this to you? And how many of you are still saying this to your children?
Children are a universe of knowledge by themselves. As adults, it’s delightful to come across surprising insights from your young ones when you least expect it. Well, it can be tricky to keep them on the right path.How can you help your children avoid the pressure and unhealthy escape mechanisms? With simple changes in your approach, you can be their best motivators and role models.
[Read more…]
Children have a short attention span, so they’re always on the hunt for games and activities to keep them occupied! Boost your kids’ cognitive skills and keep them engaged with outdoor games and brain teasers. Brain games are supercharging not just for kids but parents too. Let us explore some fun brain games to help your child improve their coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills.
[Read more…]
Children are unique, and each child is born with unique talents. Identifying them at a young age, and encouraging your child to nurture that talent to the best of their ability is what makes all the difference. Parents, teachers, and relatives are instrumental in helping to discover these talents and incorporating them into your child’s life.
[Read more…]
Work from home has become the new normal. For mums this offers a great opportunity to get some work-life balance and spend some quality time with your kids. However, a Mom’s life can get monotonous unless it is planned and scheduled creatively.
Moms working from home have to be super managers as they need to manage home and their office work simultaneously. It is no child’s play as it can be physically and emotionally daunting. A systematic routine will help you be more productive when working from home. Here are some tips!
[Read more…]
Getting good scores in exams is an indication of one aspect of a child’s learning abilities. Some children manage all A grades by understanding concepts well whereas, some just by rote learning. If your child is consistently scoring below average grades you should step in to understand and help. Here are some tips for you to handle a bad grades scenario at home.
[Read more…]
Did you know that children actually enjoy the proud feeling they get after cleaning up their play area in their school? After playing with their toys while listening to their teachers’ requests, they happily keep them back in the respective boxes. It’s fun to see how enthusiastically they help their friends to keep them back in the exact spots from where they picked it up. It shows they have a sense of responsibility and are good at tidying up places. They just need to feel that it is their right to do so. At home, here are a few ideas parents can try to encourage their children to keep their rooms clean.
[Read more…]