Toddler's first play date? Activities, tips, and tricks to prepare!

Toddler's first play date? Activities, tips, and tricks to prepare!

Thinking of an indoor, outdoor, or a mixed play date? We've got you covered!
September 29, 2022 — Soumya John
#BreaktheBias for Kids: The messy work of raising an unbiased child

#BreaktheBias for Kids: The messy work of raising an unbiased child

This International Women's Day, we talk to Dia Mirza, Varun Duggirala, and Tresa Joseph about what breaking gender biases for their kids mean to them.
March 09, 2022 — Soumya John
Zero Guilt Self-Care for Moms: 7 ways to rethink your needs

Zero Guilt Self-Care for Moms: 7 ways to rethink your needs

Having needs is not being needy. Moms deserve some RnR too!
February 14, 2022 — Soumya John
Grandparents unconditional love for grandchildren

Pots of gold at the end of the rainbow! Our precious grandchildren

Perhaps because I’m older and wiser, I am more carefree with my grandchildren. No longer bogged down by the pressures of work, I am able to enjoy every single moment with them. Emotionally, I am no longer conflicted over whether to join in the fun with the little ones or to make sure they stay within limits. Let their parents set the limits. Nana and nani are here to enjoy their second childhood with the little ones, to have unadulterated fun, to be their friends and co-conspirators in adventures.

September 09, 2017 — Shumee Toys
Grandparents-Grandchildren-Relationship

What makes parents 'Grand'? How to play with toddlers when you are on the wrong side of 60!

The arrival of my first grand daughter, Anoushka, was a strange experience. I was not quite sure what I was supposed to feel. Till that time I went through life judging or being judged and then came the first grand daughter. When I first held her, I understood the meaning of unconditional Love. Till then all my relationships was always a ‘give and take’ and then there was some one, I did not think twice about only giving with not a thought of taking.

September 06, 2017 — Shumee Toys
Monsoon-Rainy Season Kids Image

How to keep toddlers and kids fighting fit this monsoon.

Most parents want their kids to enjoy the rains but are also worried about what the damp and cold will bring.  With the wet out doors and the clothes not drying, there is always the possibility of viruses and bacteria as well as allergens around.

While there is no way or need to keep kids in a bubble, there are some tips that will keep the little troops fighting fit.

July 20, 2017 — Shumee Toys
Discovering First Day Butterflies

Sending your little one to pre-school. What you can do.

Falak, who started a school after she discovered her calling to nurture little stars, shares some tips here on what you can do to help yourself and your little one to gain the most from the pre-school experience. She talks of how "Anxiety, fear, excitement, apprehensions, and there are so many more feelings a child and their parent/s go through when they start a new school. Calming down an anxious 2-year-old who has entered an unfamiliar environment, is not an easy job. The more you push them, the more they will resist." From cheerful good byes to picking up the child on time, here are some simple tips.  

June 22, 2017 — Awant Bhagat
Shumee Educational Toys For 3 Year Old builds self-esteem for kids

Why we must listen to toddlers and young kids.

Even the youngest child deserves a patient hearing. So the next time a child talks about something do not dismiss it as childish prattle. Stop what you are doing and listen. We can all learn a little bit more about ourselves and our children.

October 19, 2016 — Shumee Toys
Play with your food and other ways to form good eating habits!

Play with your food and other ways to form good eating habits!

Let your children play with their food. Yes, you read that right. Let your kids come up with creative ideas about food. Make food time fun, at least in the beginning. Do not hurry them and make it a serious affair.  Let them rearrange their food so that it looks like something they like. Let them take a little time over their food. It will save a lot of time bargaining later.
June 20, 2016 — Shumee Team