Parents want to be perfect. I was no exception. As I attempted to be perfect, I learned 12 valuable parenting lessons the hard way. I also learned perfection is a myth. I always go into reflection mode during summer—when it is vacation time. When my son was in school, the transition from one academic year to another always made me…
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30 fun indoor activities your kids will absolutely love
by Vidya Sury March 16, 2020Staying indoors need not be boring. Enjoy your time together as a family with these 30 fun indoor activities. Say goodbye to cabin fever and going stir-crazy! Right now, the world’s going through a crisis where we must all do our bit to stay safe. With the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, schools are closed, office workers are telecommuting and colleges are…
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Best Gifts For 8-Year-Old Boys To Achieve Developmental Milestones
by Vidya Sury November 19, 2019The holidays are around the corner, and if you know or have kids, you’re probably wondering about the best gift you can buy them. Sure, they have their wish-lists, but I’ve found that it is especially hard to come up with one that lists the best gifts for 8-year-old boys. Most of us want these to be educational toys that…
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Is your child safe when you see him/ her off in your car, unaccompanied?
by Vidya Sury September 1, 2019“I just sent my daughter off unaccompanied in my car. Will she be safe?” “My mother is elderly and not always lucid. Will my driver reach her safely at my brother’s?” “My driver has gone to pick my son up. They should have been back by now. Where are they?” How safe is your family when you wave them goodbye…
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STEM toys and STEM education are very popular in today’s competitive world and help encourage kids to develop skills in the core disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Playtime is not what it used to be. Let’s face it, most kids would rather watch a movie or play a video game than dig in a sandbox, color a picture,…