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Toys and Gift Ideas for Space Lovers
“Space is for everybody. It’s not just for a few people in science or math, or for a select group of astronauts. That’s our new frontier out there, and it’s everybody’s business to know about space.” Christa McAuliffe The Universe is an incredible place, with stars, planets, galaxies, black holes – a little that we Read more
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Books for 4–6-year-old
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King Reading is a habit that is best inculcated since childhood, and it is never too early to begin. For the first few years of my son’s life, I bought large sized picture books for him. I told him stories, pointed out the pictures and told him Read more
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Gift Ideas for 5-7 Year Old Kids
This is the age when children transition from little kids to grade-schoolers. They are slowly learning to read and understand, have better motor controls and can start thinking a little independently. This is the age when they start developing likes and dislikes, have a lot of creative firepower and an equally high amount of energy. Read more
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Gift Ideas for Tweens (8-12 year old)
“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ― Mary Oliver 8–12-year-old is an age when a child’s individuality starts shining. They start understanding their likes and dislikes better and start forming their opinions. This is also a great age Read more
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Best Strategy Board Games for Tweens (8-12 years)
“Life is more fun if you play games.” ― Roald Dahl, My Uncle Oswald Board games are a fun way to learn about life, strategy and many other skills. More importantly they are a great way to spend some enjoyable time together as a family. Most board games are interesting for both the children and Read more
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10 Incredible Facts About Hammerhead Sharks
Hammerhead sharks are one of the most easily recognisable sea creatures. They have a huge distinctive hammer like, large head which gives it it’s name. Here are 10 incredible facts about these unusual creatures. 1. They are relatively new on Earth What is interesting is that while sharks have been around for around 420 million Read more
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Raising Children as a Feminist
“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” ― Gloria Steinem Am I a feminist? I am. Do I shout it out or display it on every platform or mention it in every conversation? No, I don’t. Does that make me less of a feminist? No, I don’t Read more
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Protein Rich Vegetarian Foods
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” – Luciano Pavarotti I know many parents who worry about their child getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet. While it is easier to get the daily requirement Read more
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Fantasy Book Series for 8-12 year old
Book Series for 8-12 year old “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney If your child likes fantasy, and enjoys reading books like Harry Potter, here are some suggestions that he might enjoy. These are series that my child, an avid reader, and a Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Tulsi or Basil
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates Tulsi or Holy Basil has been used in India for over 5000 years. It is regarded as a sacred plant in many cultures of the world. According to the ancient Vedic Bhagavata Purana, Tulsi is noted as the plant embodiment of Lakshmi, wife Read more
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