The psychology hunt

I was bad to him! My eight year old lovely son, who is prompt in studies, well behaved, who listens to us. But today when I found his repeated mistakes on his homework, I was harsh, I was the typical monster mommy. I threatened to pinch him next time. He cried, he was scared, he…

Simple Seven Tips : Summer holiday ideas for little ones

One side of heart jumps saying yipiiee yipiiee holiday time. No scheduled time to wake up or evening study time, or packing lunch, assignments etc. Other side of the heart beats faster for parents, “aaw how am I gonna handle and match this little one’s excitement and energy?” And then confusion occurs : Should I…

Simple Seven Tips : Level 2 The first milestone

Wow ! Your little have crossed the first quarter to her first birthday ! Isn’t it amazing ? Those dudu times, nappy changes on bed, midnight cries, etc. Wait.. The list is getting extended during the next phase : Level 2 . I call it “The first milestone”. Yes, your baby would be toppling during…

Son is best or daughter is best ?

Common dialogues a lady starts hearing from the moment she is pregnant, sometimes advance booking starts right after she is married. “Give birth to a son, only a son will carry forward the father and grandfather’s name and our generation will blossom” (Parenting is more than getting initials) . “Give birth to a baby girl,…

The big stage

Yes ! “I want to be the winner on the big stage “.. Anyone who does anything out of passion and received acknowledgment feels they should shine on the big stage. Most of us do not reach that dream and hence we want our kids to reach the big stage. Music : he should become…

Simple 7 tips : Level 1 Settling with newborn(0 to 3 months)

“Congratulations on you new born baby who brings loads of joy and smiles to the family.” They also bring sleepless nights and hectic schedule to the family. A study shows that the parent of a new born loses 150 hours of sleep in first 2 months ! But wait! Don’t you think it’s natural way…

The Lucky Me !

Do you have the below mentioned girls in your life ? Girl 1 : A little sister with whom you argue a lot, really lot. She says this is right and you scold her trying to prove she is wrong. She likes a dress and you say its yucky. You and she hit each other and fight. Yet,…

Gadgets addiction for kids : Who is the culprit ?

I am a parent of a 5 yr old. Yes, just like most of the parents complain, I also admit that my son loves mobile games, TV cartoons and xbox games. So, whats the point in cribbing ? I thought of doing a small analysis to find out if this is a matter to be…

Am I parenting or actually pushing ?

I recall myself as a child, I am very glad that I was into dance class in my childhood which is one of my passion now. I was into hindi class, still not good in Hindi even now. I regret the fact that I was never put into a swimming class. Academics wise, there is…

Top 10 Ideas to kick start Friday excitement with your kid

Friday evening obviously calls for a booze party thought for one extremist and a temple visit for the other end.  But for family situations, sometimes Friday excitement gets missing as they cannot plan bigger events with their little ones. So, here are intermediate ideas for spending a Friday evening or getting into the Friday mode.. …