How to manage screen time for kids at home

How to manage screen time for kids at home

Lean to tell the difference between good and bad screen time for kids.
Raising happy children: 6 life lessons to teach your child

Raising a happy child: 7 lessons to teach them

“All the best of me belongs to her” says Helen Keller of her teacher Ann Mansfield Sullivan, in her book, ‘The story of my life’.  As the first and most important teachers in your child’s life, you owe it to them to teach them to create a happy story of their life. So, what are you teaching your child today? Happy teachers day!
September 11, 2020 — Gowri Kishore
Sleep training your baby: Pro tips from sleep expert Kerry Bajaj

Sleep training your baby: Pro tips from sleep expert Kerry Bajaj

Struggling to set a sleep routine for your baby? Waking up tired and cranky (you and your baby)? Read this!
March 10, 2020 — Gowri Kishore
Family goals for the new year! Do they work better than individual resolutions?

Family goals for the new year! Do they work better than individual resolutions?

We are at the end of 2019 and there an absolutely fresh new year waiting for us in just a few days. New years are like fresh pages or fresh...
December 30, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Why a family meal is important for kids and families.

Why a family meal is important for kids and families.

What do family meals mean to the family?

They help build relationships. When you eat together you see one another over a comforting plate of food and bond with one another day after day. You talk, laugh or even argue, get to know one another and observe how the other behaves, building a relationship as you go. 

Inculcate better manners and politeness. When you eat together, you learn how to behave at the table. You listen politely, eat properly, answer questions and learn by observation. 

November 11, 2019 — Shumee Toys
How can you balance play time and studies at the start of the school year

How can you balance play time and studies at the start of the school year

All work and no play makes a child dull...

Work-life balance is something that all of us try and achieve. Most of us do balance work, time with family, friends, alone time etc. to be successful. For a child, study/ play balance is like work-life balance. If they do not get time to play, they cannot grow to their full potential. However, studying and learning through some formal means is also essential. Balancing both so that you do not lag behind at school and get overwhelmed eventually is important.

A new school year can be fun and exciting as it's a chance to explore something that the child has not done before; be it new subjects, friends, teachers, or more. Make it better for your child by ensuring they have a great play-work balance and watch them thrive. Happy new school year!
July 08, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Sleepy Time rituals! How to get better zzzzzs for your children and sleep well yourself!

Sleepy Time rituals! How to get better zzzzzs for your children and sleep well yourself!

You should make your own bedtime rituals for every child based on what their interests are! Some kids might get soothed and calm with lullabies while others may prefer to hear a story; little ones may need to be carried a little while some may need a warm drink. Even dinner time with family can be a signal to slow down and get ready for sleep.
April 30, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Rebel with a cause... toddler and kids rebellion

Rebel with a cause... toddler and kids rebellion

Every one rebels, and it is also necessary to some extent. Without rebels, we would not push our limits and advance our abilities as individuals or as a community. It is also essential to channel that rebellion into the right things and in the right way as it can cause immense harm if left unchecked. Anger tends to build up, and it is for parents to help children with their anger management issues and tantrums.

February 25, 2019 — Shumee Toys
How chore sharing helps children as they grow up

How chore sharing helps children as they grow up

Want your kids to be successful, independent, well-adjusted adults? Get them to share household chores from a young age, as early as 3 or 4! Here are some tips and suggestions from us.

February 18, 2019 — Awant Bhagat
How to count in baby years!! Baby milestones.

How to count in baby years!! Baby milestones.

Many websites will give you ideas about what to expect from day one, and you might even be inundated with advice and comparisons about what other babies in the family, the neighborhood or your friends' circle might be doing. It can all be scary and constant comparisons might daunt you. Just remember that every baby is different and will grow at a different pace. Some babies might smile earlier while others may turn over faster and still others may crawl before anyone else in their peer group. As parents we are anxious, but milestones are just a way to make sure you can keep watch for anything that is way out of the everyday.
February 11, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Making birthdays meaningful. Traditions for a special day.

Making birthdays meaningful. Traditions for a special day.

Birthdays! Those special milestones! We all want to make them as special as possible. In China, a birthday boy or girl will be given a bowl that has just one...
January 14, 2019 — Awant Bhagat
How to Make Mealtime Drama-Free

How to Make Mealtime Drama-Free

As parents, I’m sure we’ve all experienced struggles at mealtime. I know that I have!  The latest one is that my daughter doesn’t want to be in her high chair, so instead, she’s squirming all over in a big chair. 

That said, I’ve been trained as a holistic health coach and when my first daughter started eating solids, I read up a lot on feeding babies and toddlers. One of my goals was for my kids to be great eaters with a nutrient-dense diet and lots of veggies and healthy fats (a mom can dream, right?!). Another goal was to not “force feed” my kids, which was an element from my childhood that I was hoping to avoid. And finally, to help my kids understand their hunger cues and be able to recognize where their tummy is full.

February 22, 2018 — Anagha Thampi