Teach your child to tell a good story – here's why it matters!

Teach your child to tell a good story – here's why it matters!

Being able to tell a good story can shape your child's life.
October 21, 2022 — Soumya John
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
Back to school anxiety? Play Ideas & Tips to help your child transition.

Back to school anxiety? Play Ideas & Tips to help your child transition.

Children get stressed when they don't know what they are feeling or what to expect. But there are ways to help!
7 ways you can inspire your child to be empathetic

7 ways you can inspire your child to be empathetic

Children as young as 18 months can display empathy. So just a little guidance in the right direction can go a long way in raising your child to be sensitive to those around them. 

September 30, 2020 — Soumya John
Tis the season for giving always! Teaching our kids to be generous.

Tis the season for giving always! Teaching our kids to be generous.

Like all behavior, practice makes perfect and the more we practice generosity the better we get at it. To loop back to where we started, being generous is the best way to teach generosity. If your child sees you perform little acts of kindness without expectations, you will see them do the same. Don’t we all want to teach our children what brings them a lifetime of happiness? So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give. It is the season!

December 23, 2019 — Shumee Toys
Children are explorers. Enable that curiosity and inquisitive mind!

Children are explorers. Enable that curiosity and inquisitive mind!

Every child is an explorer! Think for a minute, and you will agree - they are most likely to get into places where you thought they couldn't get on to,...
10 Tips on how toddlers and pre-schoolers learn to be social.

10 Tips on how toddlers and pre-schoolers learn to be social.

How do you teach a sullen toddler and brash preschooler how to interact with others politely without having to give them a forceful push?  Toddlers and preschoolers are just discovering the world, and they have their own fears and anxieties and priorities that get in the way.  The new person may be too enthusiastic and overly affectionate, and even relatives are strangers to young kids if they see them only once in a way. In the case of peers, the other child may grab a toy they are holding if they try and interact.
July 01, 2019 — Suchismita Pai
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
Little friendships have big gains. Why children need friends too!

Little friendships have big gains. Why children need friends too!

Friendships start young and may have advantages beyond the obvious engagement. Preschool friendships are helpful in developing social and emotional skills, sharing and caring, increasing a sense of belonging and navigating the social milieu. Friends are the siblings we choose for ourselves and love them or fight with them; we need them in our lives.

August 02, 2018 — Shumee Toys
Holidays - a time to be merry with extended family

Holidays - a time to be merry with extended family

In the recent past, the phrase ‘winter is coming’ has taken on ominous tones. However, for most children (and many parents and grandparents), winter is coming is the beginning of the buildup to a great time with the extended family.  For many families, this is the precious season that everybody gets off from schools, colleges and offices at the same time.
December 21, 2017 — Shumee Toys