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10 Interesting Facts About Moths
All of us have seen moths around our homes, near lights at night. While they look like the drab relatives of the more beautiful butterflies, there is much more to them than meets the eyes. Here are some fun facts about these almost omnipresent insects. 1. Moths outnumber butterflies 9:1 Both moths and butterflies belong Read more
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Best Ways to Introduce Coding to Kids
“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs The above holds true today more than ever, when programming has been made simple and interesting enough for young children to be introduced to it. Benefits of Coding It helps children learn to Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Turmeric
Turmeric has been used for over 4000 years by humans. It has been used both for its medicinal properties and as a spice in curries. In India, we use turmeric everyday as a spice in most of our food preparation. We mix it in milk and drink it especially if not well. We even apply Read more
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Fun Home Experiment – How to Make a Temporary Tattoo?
“When we make Play the foundation of learning, we teach the whole child.” -Vince Gowmon Experimentation is the foundation of a creative mind. Starting off the process early in a fun-filled way is one of the greatest gifts that you can give your child. It builds a sense of wonder, curiosity and questioning that will Read more
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5 New Year Resolutions for Effective Parenting
The year 2021 is drawing to a close. As I step into the new year, I look back and see various aspects of my life – as a writer, wife, citizen, and parent. In every sphere, I try to note what went well, what has to be improved, and what needs to be added. These Read more
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The Story of Santa Claus
We have all grown up with Santa Claus as the bearer of gift during Christmas. As kids, the big, jolly man, dressed in red, riding on his sleigh, had made the end of the year so special. But how did he come into being? Was he always believed to be the bearer of gifts and Read more
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5 Fun Games to Increase Focus and Concentration
The power to concentrate was the most important thing. Living without this power would be like opening one’s eyes without seeing anything. ― Haruki Murakami There is one sentence that most parents say almost everyday to their children. Can you guess what it is? “Can’t you just concentrate and finish your work on time?” The Read more
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5 Easy Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Kids
“There are no perfect parents, and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.” ― Dave Willis I was recently having a conversation with a few of my friends. As always happens, the discussion veered around kids and how they are growing up so fast. It is a Read more
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How to Prepare Children for School Reopening
The road to freedom –here and everywhere on earth-– begins in the classroom. -Hubert Humphrey With the Covid cases on the decline, many schools have slowly started reopening physical classes across the country. With children undergoing the stress of online classes and not meeting and playing with their classmates, it is understandable that they are Read more
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Letting Your Kids Fail
“Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki Seeing children fail and flounder is difficult for any parent. We all want our children to succeed, to be happy, to never see the face of failure Read more
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