Hemapriya Natesan

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• Broken Wheat Dessert (Lapsi)

  

  Lapsi or broken wheat dessert is a very famous dessert from Gujarat, and unlike other Indian desserts, it doesn’t take too long to make! Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Top 10 Eric Carle Books and Crafts for Toddlers

  

  If you’re a Mom, it’s unlikely that you’re a stranger to Eric Carle. Even if you don’t know much about him, you know him as the ‘Man who wrote the Caterpillar... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Quick and Easy Sprouted Ragi Malt Recipe

  

  When you think of Ragi, most of us are likely to think of squishy baby porridge. However, Ragi is much more than that! There are so many things you can make wit... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Tips to Start Montessori at Home

  

  Hello friends! Welcome to part 2 of “How to start Montessori at home?” If you missed out on reading part-1, please read it here, before moving on to the second... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Horlicks-like Multigrain Energy Drink for Kids

  

  As the rains begin, chilled juices and milkshakes make way for warm beverages like masala chai for the grown ups and energy drinks for the kids. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Cambridge English Young Learners

  

  When I think of school, I remember our English teacher distinctly. For some reason, the other kids thought that language wasn’t as important a subject as, say... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Banana Coconut Payasam Recipe

  

  With school in full swing now, it’s time to be ready for the time kids walk in the door in the evening, plop their bags on the floor and announce, “I’m hungry! Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Protein Delight Milkshake for Moms

  

  Many people consider stretch marks to be ‘pregnancy stripes’, something similar to what you’d get after emerging victorious from battle – and they’re not wrong! Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Banana Fritters with Jaggery

  

  When the rains begin, most people begin craving for savory fritters and pakodas, accompanied by piping hot masala tea! But what about little kids or toddlers wh... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Apple Protein Milkshake

  

  When you hear of protein and muscle growth, it’s often accompanied by images of huge men with bulging muscles, lifting huge dumbbells at the gym and drinking... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• How to Start Montessori at Home

  

  I often get asked how to start Montessori at home, since many people are of the opinion that it’s difficult to create a home environment that is conducive to... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 25 Easy Oats Recipes for Babies and Toddlers

  

  Oats is a versatile ingredient that goes well with any combination. I try to add oats to pretty much everything – dosa, uttapam, idli, chilla or cookies – the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 10 Last Minute Father’s Day Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

  

  “A good father is more than a hundred school teachers.” Amongst all the hullabaloo over Moms, we sometimes tend to underestimate the contribution of our strong... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Potty Training 101: Step by Step Guide to Potty Training

  

  In our previous posts, we talked about when to start potty training your child and how to introduce your child to potty training along with a collection of pott... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Baked Sathumaavu Veggie Crackers

  

  The war over vegetables has been waged since time immemorial between Moms and their stubborn little kids. Many Moms despair over the fact that their little... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Raw Kerala Banana Halwa

  

  If you’ve ever walked through the streets of Kerala, particularly northern Kerala, you’ll find little sweet shops tucked away in between bigger stores. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Top up Your Income with Exide Life Income Advantage Plan

  

  “Life is like a roller coaster. Live it, be happy, enjoy life.” – Avril Lavigne We agree Avril, life is certainly to be enjoyed to the fullest! Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Sathumaavu Lollipop

  

  When you think of lollipops, you think of sweet, bright colored candy, or you might even think of chicken! However, sathumaavu is not a term you’d associate wit... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Introduction to Montessori and Early Learning

  

  A child is both a hope and a promise for Mankind, aptly said Dr. Maria Montessori. This line may sound simple, but if you read it closely enough you will realiz... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Spicy Cheesy Dip Recipe

  

  School has restarted in many places and it’s time to think about lunchboxes and after school snacks! These days, Moms have become much more aware about what... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING