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?
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.
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.
Weekends, holidays and vacations – these are times when it’s really hard to keep kids occupied through the day. And as parents, we all try to let our kids have an extra bit of ‘outdoors’ so they tire out and hit the bed early.
Come summer and we’re all headed for the beach! But amongst all the excitement, all parents are apprehensive about melt downs, tantrums, fight over toys, packing, forgetting, missing things and more. We’re all human and a slightly imperfect vacay is ok!
Most parents have dealt with picky eaters at some point of time or the other. Many times we feel that our kids don’t eat well, or don’t eat what we give them, or don’t like healthy food. So, what can be done?
Life is hard, and parenting harder. So, what can we do when things get rough? Well, try laughter. It is difficult to laugh when we’re dealing with a tough situation. But something can diffuse the stress – laughter.
Most kids today get a lot of screen. With both parents working, it’s easy for parents to let kids watch something while they finish off a crucial work call, or finish cooking dinner. And before we realise it, the kids are easily doing 3-4 hours of screen time a day and longer during the weekends.
Achoo! Come spring, and allergy season is at its peak. And of course, new bugs are in the air, thanks to the blooming all around you. Well, this is also the season when most kids catch something and stay home ill with sneezy noses and watery eyes. So, what can we feed them to help them feel better soon?
Parents often hesitate to apologize to their kids because they feel that saying sorry would weaken them in front of their kids. Should parents apologise? When should parents apologise and in what circumstances?
