I would be the first to agree that raising a reader is crucial. When we help children enjoy reading, it also helps them develop language skills. I am lucky that my son is a natural bookworm and has a formidable collection of books. We were also glad to watch him grow enjoying reading and were secretly relieved he never found…
This week, I want to share a lovely little story about a mom’s awakening. I wanted to write about a wonderful meditation practice this week for Wednesday Wisdom and I had almost finished writing it up. Just then, one of my classmates posted this story in our group. I read it once and then, I read it again. What a…
How to raise healthy eaters is one of the hottest topics among parents. During my son’s school days, in my interactions with other parents, their most common complaints was about their children’s eating habits. Of course, everyone wanted to raise healthy kids with eating habits to match. Every parent wants to feed the family foods that are not just nutritious—but…
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…
Staying 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…