How did your day go? is a question reflecting your interest in your child‘s life and the fact that you really care about them, right? Right and… Well, wrong. This question does show that you care about your little one but it is also a lazy option. After repeating it to your kid for years, the question starts losing its meaning. It becomes a routine which brings you to mechanical answers such as Fine, Nothing special, Great. Communication is fuelled by creativity and ... View the Post

Every parent has at one time or the other tried to get their child to clean his/her room.  Sometimes, the race to get a child to embrace cleanliness can be tiring. Some days you just want to get home in peace and quiet but the pile of dirty laundry is more than enough reason to force your child to get things cleaned up. On some days, you ask them over and over again to clean their room. On other days, you plead and cajole. I know how frustrating  and exhausting that must feel. Some ... View the Post

So, you’re about to become a mom? Congratulations! Besides all the joys parenting will bring you, you have a lot of shopping ahead of you – perhaps even more than you think. Now is the right time to start dealing with your mommy checklist, so you don’t have to worry about lacking the essentials when the baby arrives. Here is a comprehensive list of baby essentials people usually forget to tell you about. 1. Travel system Sure, you can get a stroller, car seat and carrycot separately but ... View the Post

If there is one thing that I adore and that makes me anxious at the same time, it’s decorating my house for Christmas. Of course, I look forward to having fun with my family, singing carols as we transform our place and having an awesome photo shoot afterward. On the other hand, these things cost, especially for us who love to try something new every Christmas. Can you even purchase Christmas decorations without killing your budget? Yes, if you drop shopping tours in your local mall. ... View the Post

Many families give up activities that would help all of their members grow and develop because of the lack of time. The solution is simple – use the time you are spending together anyway to engage in some quality activities. Once you adopt such a model of family time, you’ll probably come up with more ideas and all the family activities will be of top-quality. So, let’s start! 1. See a documentary on a family movie night Instead of a Hollywood blockbuster, pick to watch a documentary of ... View the Post

Christmas is all about gifts, right? That’s what any child would say. But at these formative years, it is essential to teach them Christmas is about giving gifts as much as it is about getting them. Also, as a parent, you have a sweet challenge coming your way: teaching your kids what makes this season a period of joy, family bonding and keeping the traditions alive. So, here are essential ways to help your children cultivate Christmas spirit. Help your children understand not everyone is as ... View the Post