Simple Summer Fun for the Kids: Technology-Free Resources and Ideas

summer pool

With summer in full swing here in India, I’ve had tons of fun keeping our little one busy with crafts, cooking, coloring and books. Our summer schedule is relatively fluid, simple and easygoing but we do have a schedule. Since, we are on a staycation, what helps me plan her activities without overwhelming either one [...]

Father Daughter Time: Spendin’ a perfect Saturday Afternoon

manini park

  We live in Gurgaon, which in the summer months (which, in turn, last about 6-7 months a year) can get searing hot and it’s only the advent of monsoon that brings some relief. Winter time, however, is our favourite season as a family. Our daughter especially, loves the abundant amount of time that we [...]

Preschooler Play, Activities and Books for Valentine’s Day: Spread the Love with Your Toddler

toddler reading 2

This year, one of my goals is to create a more structured yet free-flowing learning environment for our soon-to-be-in-nursery preschooler. Have I had a lot of success? Not yet. But am working on it. So, this week being the week before Valentine’s Day, I spent some time digging up activities, crafts, play themes and books [...]

Kitchen Safety and Preschoolers: Staying Safe when Cooking with Toddlers

The Toddler Chef!

My toddler and I love to muddle around in the kitchen. She’s discovering the pleasures of mixing cake batter, decorating muffins and eating cookie dough. However, as much as I like her to be around in the kitchen, I used to constantly be on tenterhooks. Why? Fire/Heat/Electricals + Curious Toddler = Accidents! With the start of [...]