“We accept the love we think we deserve”. How do we learn to love or not to love ourselves? It happens right here: in childhood, at the hands of parents, family and primary caregivers. It’s important to love ourselves before we love someone else, because otherwise “love” can be used to manipulate, blackmail and controlContinue reading How Do We Teach Our Children to Love Themselves
Talking to south asian children about racism is more important than ever, given what’s happening in the world around us. South asian families are generally not that aware about issues of race, privilege and micro aggressions. These are important discussions that need to happen to raise children who are aware, balanced and educated about humanContinue reading Talking to South Asian Children about Racism
One of my fondest childhood memories is going to the toy store with my parents for a special occasion. The anticipation of the visit, dreaming up lists of what to buy and the sight of shelves filled with toys upon toys, at the actual visit, are cherished childhood experiences. If you wish to replicate thisContinue reading How to Have a Successful Trip to the Toy Store
Climate change is a complex challenge facing our beloved planet. However, we can take steps in our everyday life to protect the climate. I’m sharing some ideas that we have incorporated in our family. I hope they inspire you also!Continue reading Everyday Steps to Protect the Climate: Ideas for Your Family
Today I want to talk in detail about how we came about the decision to store our baby’s umbilical cord blood stem cells. I highly urge all expectant parents to consider the factors I will discuss.Continue reading Deciding to Store Cord Blood Stem Cells: Important Factors All Expectant Parents Must Consider
These are the best parenting books I recommend to all parents to help raise their children, build loving homes and warm relationships.Continue reading Best Parenting Books That I Recommend for All Parents!
Today, I want to share the extremely important decision we made to store our baby’s umbilical cord blood stem cells and why we did that. Continue reading Pregnancy in Canada: Why You Should Consider Cord Blood Storage for Your Baby
This is a super fun and easy salt dough recipe! Children can make fun shapes, enjoy creative play and paint their lovely creations. Continue reading Salt Dough Recipe: Make Fun Shapes + Have Lots of Creative Fun
Snow painting is a fun winter craft for children as they enjoy experimenting with colors, textures and different paint brushes.Continue reading Snow Painting: A Fun and Creative Winter Craft for Children
Do you say sorry to your kids? I wondered that today as I made a mistake and it turned out to be a great learning opportunity.Continue reading Do You Say Sorry to Your Kids?