Summer vacations are around the corner and while that means lazy routines and playing outdoors for the most part, it also means more time spent in front of the TV. My hubby and I often do movie nights with a big bowl of popcorn and watch TV together as a family. Summer TV Time In…
Talking tough topics with your tween #StreamTeam
A few weeks ago I found my oldest digging through my closet looking for socks. At 11 her feet are the same size as mine. Sadly the chubby baby and cheek pulling stage is long past. And while a part of me is looking forward to my kids becoming responsible world citizens that doesn’t stop…
7 Reasons Why Kids Need Baking Soda
I like shortcuts – a speedy path to healthy, delicious and enjoyable works for me. And baking soda is one of those solutions that always blows my mind. The advantages of using it as a natural cleaning agent around the house are truly amazing – even for tough jobs like cleaning silver. We would have…
Why You Need To Talk About Dalai Lama With Your Kids
When I look back and remember, my most difficult years were Grade 5-7 partly because I moved cities with my parents and had few friends at that time but also because those were the tween years! Aargh! Those blessed dreaded tween years when your brain is changing faster than your body, and sometimes it’s the other…
Thinking of having a second child?
My older brother and I were born 14 months apart. I don’t know how my parents did it but from what I remember, growing up we were in each other’s face a lot. My husband went through the same with his older brother. As younger siblings we were told life was luxurious, coddled, pampered, but only for us. Our older siblings…
7 Life Lessons To Talk About Before Your Kids Turn 12
This month has been a real time of chaos and transition, and Mother Nature teasing us with a little taste of spring hasn’t really helped. With the end of the school year coming up kids have it rough too. A lot has changed about schooling since I was a student but what hasn’t changed is how undeniably tough…
Cooking With Kids: Delicious Homemade Butter In Minutes
Looking for an interesting indoor activity to keep your kids engaged during the holidays? How about cooking? A while back my kids and I tried our hand at making homemade butter, and boy, not only was it successful but also delicious. It was also a great way to combine science and cooking all in the same activity….
Getting Ready For A Sleepover?
I am a desi – person of Indian origin, yes, and a mother to boot. This comes with some baggage for sure. Home-cooked food just like mom used to make is best, Daliya (wheat porridge) for breakfast is so good for you, and sleepovers – hell no! At least that’s what I thought before I had kids. I…
From Dora To Buffy: Female Role Models In Media
As parents we are increasingly concerned about the sparseness of gender diversity in media. We are freaking out that our kids are being bombarded with stereotypes early in their lives. Even with Barbie’s recent makeover parents feel it is too little too late. Perhaps I am optimistic – my husband will say otherwise – but looking over the…