The first week of school has flashed by, and already we are starting to notice that kids are getting bored of school food. Have they started asking you to prepare their recess snacks yet? Well, if they have, here are some ideas of what to put in those recess boxes to encourage healthy food habits….
How to help your kids adjust to a new class
The new year has come and gone, and a brand-new school term has just begun, jolting many parents and children back to the reality of having to deal with the hustle and bustle of school. With the new year comes the promise of fresh lessons, a harder level of homework, new classmates, and most importantly, being in a new environment.
How to Set Goals in the New Year
As 2019 arrives, so does the promise of a new year with hopeful beginnings. Nearly everyone ends December 31 with a New Year’s Resolution—go to the gym more, study harder, improve on relationships. And while treadmills are crowded for perhaps the first week of January, commitment to any resolutions tapers off noticeably weeks after. The weights rack begins to gather dust once again
How the Easy Junk Food Fix Can Be Bad for Kids
“Mummy, I’m hungry!” Some parents may jump with excitement that their kids are finally feeling hungry, but there are others who sigh, wondering how those tiny tummies are able to digest food faster than they can mutter ‘ABC’ If your child loves his or her junk food, it will be hard, but try as much…
Unusual Sports To Try Out This Winter
It is hard for winter to be associated with sports, especially since many athletes use this season to rest and recharge. However, there are some exotic sports around the world that are played only during this white season. As winter sports grew more popular with time and athletes trained hard to stay fit and healthy…
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas! This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families…
How should we deal with kids who are bored?
“Mum, I’m bored!” Sounds familiar? Many parents would say that this phrase brings about a feeling of dread in their hearts. Unlike times of the past, before hand phones and iPad came into existence, the current generation of parents were able to entertain themselves through activities like sports, or movies. Now, this generation of hybrids…
How to Motivate Children to Study Without Forcing Them – Part 2
Last week we tried to understand how each child is different and how hence, their reaction to everything varies! Let’s take a step further and understand how we can help build a conducive environment at home for our children to study comfortably! Kids are mostly all for learning new things, reading interesting and fun facts, but…
Fun meals to cook with kids
Now that the kids are home for the holidays, the issue is keeping them busy! One great way to not only spend time together but also to fill their stomachs, is by cooking a meal together. With the ease of the internet, there are plenty of easy, healthy ways to do that with minimal fuss…
Ride A Hot Air Balloon
The First Ride The first hot air balloon took off — driven by a combination of hot air and helium—in 1783 in Paris, flying a sheep, a rooster, and a duck in an inaugural flight over King Louis the sixteenth’s head. It was the first human-devised form of flight. Today, hot air balloons may have…
