It’s not easy to transition from summer to supermom. But busy mornings are expected when school season begins. Backpacks, lunch, snacks, bottles, books, assignments, hobby classes and more – mom/ dad, you can tackle it all from Homebase!
Category: Parenting
Back-to-school decluttering
As families, we always have some amount of clutter at home. And when a new school year begins, the clutter just gets bigger. It’s only wise, to go through stuff over the summer break and get things organised for the new school year.
Changing back to the back-to-school sleep schedule
Both parents and kids are more relaxed during the summer. Which means that it’s highly likely that everyone usually stays up late or wakes up at various times. When school seasons begins, it’s really hard for both parents and kids to just jump back to a school routine. So, it’s imminent that you start practicing waking up early a few days earlier.
What to get done before school starts!
The countdown to the next school year has begun and these simple tips will help you and your family begin the year with a great start.
Gender discrimination and kids
When we are born we are given a gender base don our physical appearance. But this shouldn’t hamper opportunities as we grow. Gender discrimination in kids is a challenging topic to address. And there’s no one place/ situation where it needs to be corrected – it exists everywhere school, home, social circle and even among kids at playtime.
How to change poor food habits in kids
We’ve all experienced times when kids refuse to eat, or don’t eat some or all veggies or create a fuss at dinnertime. I’ve seen kids who crinkle up their nose at the sight of greens. I’ve also seen kids who’ve never eaten fruits or veggies all their life. Is this good?
Affirmations for kids
There are times in life when we all feel upset, sad, lonely, anxious, weak, scared or vulnerable. And if we feel all this as adults, its equally normal for kids to experience these emotions at various stages of their life. The best thing we can do with these emotions is to help kids to identify them and deal with them as best they can.
Teaching kids about money
In today’s world where there’s a thin line between needs and wants, even adults find it really hard to manage their money. Most families today have many income sources and thus kids usually get whatever they ‘want’ sometimes even over and above their ‘needs’. So how can we teach our kids about leading a lifestyle that values money?
Birth order and how it shapes the character of your child.
Although born of the same parents, most kids are different from their siblings. Their character, their choices, their mannerisms, and even their attitude towards life can be completely different. There are many reasons that contribute to your child’s behaviour or choices and birth order is one of them.
Tips to keep your kids safe at the poolside
The pool is the most sought-after place in summer. If there are kids in the family, it’s the ideal place for the whole family to have fun and enjoy a hot afternoon. But all the fun comes with its own perils. We’ve listed down a few top tips to make sure everyone’s happy at the pool with no accidents or emergencies.