Mathematics has long been viewed with mixed feelings – awe at its universality and logic, and dread because of its perceived complexity. Transforming this perception, especially for children, is both an art and a science. The neuroscience behind this transformation is both fascinating and enlightening. The Power Of Storytelling and the Human Brain Since the dawn of civilization, stories have…
In a technology-driven society, the digital world is a living reality. The pandemic pushed us further into this digital world. Not only adults but it has become a reality even for our kids. For two academic years, schools imparted education through online classes. I can’t thank technology enough for that. Moreover, Instagram and other social media platforms have given new…
Kids are always fascinated by the festival of lights, Diwali. One can say diyas and Diwali are almost synonyms to each other. This festival is all about delicacies, diyas, rangolis and decorating our cosy corners of the house. One of the most awaited festival in our house, diwali. As my kids are preschoolers and they don’t get chance to lit…
Winters are approaching and the best time to have nutty homemade health drink with all goodness of nuts , bidding goodbye to malted protein powder or chocolate powder readily available in market. Winters are good time to consume nuts which have several health benefits like rich in calories, proteins, good source of vitamins and fats . Nutritious as well as…
Do dads get pampered like moms on mother’s day?? Well, the idea of celebrating father’s day is slowly catching up in India too. And there is nothing wrong with it. Dads are equally involved as moms in raising kids these days. Father’s day is around the corner. Is your little one is too young to make or buy a gift…
Image Courtesy : The image belongs to www.womb2cradlenbeyond.com and is strictly prohibited for reuse. First of anything is always special and leaves a distinct mark behind.Travelling to hills with infants is not always thrilling but one thing that it renders is life lesson.Our first experience to hills with our infants or I would rather say our bundle of joy was…
The moment we talk about birthday celebration, the first thing that pops up in our mind is Birthday Cake. But, birthday cake is more westernized concept that we Asians have adopted in recent past. There are few states and countries who celebrate it in their own indigenous style. To mention a few, Chinese celebrate it with the longevity noodles, wishing…
I still have fond memories of my childhood days when I sat on the lap of my dad and heard mythological stories of Ramayana, Mahabharata and folk lores of Lord Jagannath. Today, my children too enjoy these stories. Mythological stories always have that mystic charm that allures the young mind. I introduced the mythological characters of Ramayana to my kids…
“We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.” ~ Anonymous Last weekend my first air travel during lockdown was a bit of both, life not escaping us and we not escaping life. It was kind of urgency to return back where you and your children belong. Though I was in my home town with my parents and…
Summer means scorching sun, sweat, heatwaves and restlessness. All you want is a respite from the sultry days of summer. These days of sweat also makes me nostalgic when I relive my good old days of school by remembering ice creams made by my mom.Soft, creamy ice cream that mom would have prepared and kept in the fridge only to…
