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• 10 Simple DIY Handmade Rakhi Ideas for Kids to Make

  

  With Rakshabandhan just around the corner, Rakhi season has begun!! Street shops are now filled with colorful strings and beads dangling from every nook and... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Top 5 Foods That Boost Memory and Concentration in Kids

  

  Moms always worry about what and how their kids are doing in school. Does my little one concentrate? Does she comprehend everything taught in class? Does he... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 6 Insane (but True) Things About Taking Care of Yourself Emotionally After...

  

  As someone rightly said – “Pregnancy is the best reason for feeling the crappiest”… and who wouldn’t agree? That bloated body, penguin-like gait, changing skin... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Why Water Sanitation is Important for a Family?

  

  No Water, no life. No blue, no green” – Sylvia Earle Water is rightly called the elixir of life; you can live without many things but not without water! Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Jaggery for Babies – Yes Or No?

  

  Ever since I wrote the post about why salt and sugar isn’t recommended for babies under one, many readers have asked me whether they can give their babies... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 10 Easy Independence Day Activities for Toddlers

  

  It’s India’s 68th independence day this Saturday, and we’re entering the grand seventies! When we were kids, many freedom fighters were still alive, and we got... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Applesauce Recipe for Babies

  

  I have already posted the apple puree recipe for babies, what is the difference between apple puree and applesauce recipe for babies, you may ask. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 8 Sneaky Ways to Ensure Your Children Eat Their School Lunches

  

  If you’re the Mom of a school or preschool going child, you know quite a bit about packing lunchboxes! You do a lot of research and plan weekly menus. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 13 Reasons Why Organizing Playgroups for Toddlers is a Good Idea

  

  You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. – Plato That is so true!! When one is at play, defenses are down and he... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe with Jaggery for Kids

  

  I love recycling and reusing, and one of the best ways to make use of over ripe bananas is to make banana bread! One recipe I have tried is this recipe,  but th... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Instant Khichdi Mix Recipe/Instant Homemade Rice Cereal

  

  Though I have posted many instant porridge powder recipes for babies, this Instant Khichdi or the instant homemade rice cereal rice recipe was one that has... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Carrot Beetroot Soup for Babies

  

  In most Indian homes, the preferred choice for a baby’s first food is some kind of cereal, usually white rice.  While grains are certainly a great first food,... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 5 Quick Tips for Getting Baby into a Routine

  

  When you think about a planning a routine, you probably think about sophisticated apps on your phone or colourful planners with lots of columns and rows. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Eggless Apple Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe

  

  Pancakes are almost a universal favorite with kids, probably because they’re soft, sweet and in small sizes!! They’re very easy to make as well, making them a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Easy Pav Bhaji Recipe for Kids

  

  Indian street food is something that evokes all kinds of nostalgic feelings in everyone, whichever part of the country they’re from. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Standard Height and Weight Chart for Babies That Every Parent Should Know

  

  A common cause of worry for most Indian Moms is regarding the weight of their children. Some Moms think that the baby’s weight is a reflection of the Mom’s way... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 9 Tips to Protect Babies from Rainy Season Diseases

  

  It’s raining pretty much everywhere in India, with torrential showers in some parts of the country! The humidity, mosquitoes and countless infections in the... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• When Can I Give My Baby Meat and Fish?

  

  There’s a lot of advice on weaning all over the internet, but most of them deal with vegetarian food or food from plant sources. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• How to Use a Breast Pump and Breast Milk Storage Guidelines

  

  Childbirth is one of the most wonderful but stressful experiences in the life of a woman. After hours of labor and the actual birth, the new mother is left... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• How to Deal with Your Mother in Law When Raising a Baby ?

  

  We often hear that the relationship dynamics between a husband and a wife change when a little baby enters the equation. The new entrant makes sure that he take... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING