Cambly Kids English Conversation Classes for Aryaa's Summer Vacation

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Communication skills, especially conversational skills, are important for a child's personal development and well-being. It helps them have conversations that help them make friends, be listened to, ask for what they need and develop strong relationships with others.

Committed to Care – Adapting community outreach during COVID times

My association with Nestlé’s Healthy Kids Programme dates back to 2016 and you all have seen me talk about the initiative since. They celebrated their tenth year anniversary last year, and I was happy to be a part of this commemoration. The Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme was started in 2009, to spread awareness on health and nutrition. In 2014, Nestlé partnered with the Magic Bus India Foundation with the aim to scale up their initiative.

Too Stylish, Too Soon?

If you notice these days, not only are adults super stylish, but our young ones are even more stylish. Now there is always a debate going on how much is too much and isn't it too soon to be so particular about their dressing? But I clearly think that as long as it is not over-priced and is pocket-friendly, I think it's all good. Looking dressed to the nine on a budget has always been my policy 90% of the time, and that is what I think matters as far as dressing up Aryaa goes as well. Looking good is important and so we do best what is in our capacity. Sometimes for special occasions it might be an exceptional case, but as long as you know that you are going to wear whatever you are buying more than once and can justify it to yourself, then go right ahead and make your kid wear it. The world will anyway have an opinion to give. So if you ask me - "Too Stylish, Too Soon?", I would say - "Nope! I like my child looking good and she loves to dress up too, and I am not breaking my bank doing it!" 😊

Mommy Humour that I can totally relate to! 🤭

The last couple of months in lockdown have been a total test of parenting for me. While it has been super tough, with a few ups and downs especially since there are no maids to help, I definitely would say that I haven't fared as badly as I thought I would in a situation as distressing as this. I know I have done and said some crazy things during this time, and so today in this post I’ve put together some of my favorite funny mom quotes that I have come across and completely related to, but in good humour. I am sure most of you are also going to relate to each one of these, and so I had to share them with you for you to have a good laugh too. 😊

6 ways to Twin with your Daughters!

Let me be very honest! 😀 One of the main reasons why I always prayed to God that I should have a daughter was so that I could play dress up with her. I mean isn't it cute when mommies and their daughters dress up in matching outfits which we now call TWINNING? Not only is it fun, but it also makes for really good photo opportunities! 😉

Happy Mother's Day! ❤💐

Mom is not my first name, but it is my favourite name! 👩‍👧‍👦💗

Empowering our Little Girls!

Empowering our little girls is so important in today’s world - it’s a commitment that you have to make to yourself to make sure that you help them to inculcate a sense of belonging in this world. 

My Sunshine Girl! 🌞🌞🌞

 

The sunshine to my storms - yes that's what Aryaa means to me - My Sunshine Girl, which is why I gave this title to the blog post because she truly is a ray of sunshine. She has made me happy every day since the day she was born, and trust me I do not exaggerate that at all. She is such a happy girl every day, other than a few 5 year old attitude and tantrum moments. In fact till the age of 3 she barely would cry or even throw a tantrum - she was the happiest kid I had seen. I don't say that because she is my child, it was just how she was. I do not deny though that now there are days she makes me want to run away sometimes, especially during this lockdown, but at the end of the day she is the only one who can turn my grumpy mood into a happy one. Her voice and her hugs and her thoughts, nothing for me is more innocent, cute and soothing!

Enterogermina - the reason for your kids #HappyTummies!

Hygiene plays a huge role in my life, especially more so because Aryaa has a habit of putting her fingers in her mouth. So a lot of must DOs exist in our lives when it comes to her playing, after her playing, before her eating, travelling and so on, so as to protect her gut, as her fingers are capable of transferring a lot of germs into her body. I am on a constant vigil because my biggest worry is her having an upset stomach leading to Diarrhoea.

1 in 3 kids suffer from Diarrhoea and it is one of the most common problems in children today. At such times, most mothers are usually unsure on what to do when the kid is down with Diarrohea. Recently at the Enterogermina #HappyTummiesMeet, we learnt about ways to manage Diarrhoea with expert paediatrician Dr. Zinal Unadkat, not to mention the fun time that the kids had. Here’s info that will be helpful for you too from the Enterogermina #HappyTummiesMeet that I attended.

Keeping our homes safe with the Crompton Anti-Bac LED Bulb 💡

Germs  are everywhere - in the air, water, soil, on food, plants and animals, and on just about every other surface including our body. Most of them won't be able to harm us as our immune system protects us against them, but some germs are constantly mutating to breach our immune system's defenses and so we need to have other means to protect us as well. India’s leading consumer electricals company, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. recently launched a revolutionary product – the ‘Crompton Anti-Bac LED Bulb’, and I was one of the lucky ones to be there to witness it all as well as get one for myself. 

#ColgateDailyCalcium - The Vital Role it plays in your child's life!

I recently received a beautiful hamper from the Colgate team. Let me show you what my hamper contained, for you to know what this blog post is going to be all about!

Understanding and aiding emotional development of my child

Just the other day, I stumbled upon a photo book filled with tiny Aryaa in action. I remember as a new mother, I had an endless stream of ideas and activities that I had in mind for her. So much that my husband had to remind me that it has only been a few weeks that our mini human has come into existence and that I should just let her be! I did realize that my super active mind had to take a chill pill. However, there was one thing I knew I had to be very particular about right from Aryaa's early days: her emotional development. 

Intense Hydration: Himalaya For Moms Soothing Body Butter Range

During pregnancy, hormonal changes in the body cause your skin to lose moisture and elasticity, as it stretches and prepares to accommodate a growing belly and another human being. And that reminds me about the sudden stretch marks that appeared in my 9th month of pregnancy that gave me the shock of my life! Additionally, once you deliver your baby, estrogen levels majorly drop, resulting in skin that gets even more dry than it was during pregnancy. When I was going through this phase, there were hardly any brands that I could trust and I resorted to more natural stuff, which also meant longer self-indulgence. But, with a baby, time is not a luxury you can afford. This is when I wished for body butters that were Ayurvedic and with multiple ingredients that would help my skin and which I could use right after a shower in a jiffy, but reap the benefits through the day.

Easy hacks that make me a Smart Mom!

Who is a smart mom really? What qualities does she embody? If you ask me, a smart mom is an unstoppable force who powers through the day like it's no sweat (when in reality it was blood, sweat, tears, screams, and tantrums!). She's a juggle queen who despite all the distractions and challenges manages to stay centred and focused in her ultimate responsibility of raising her children to become self-sufficient adults whilst wiggling out some quality 'me-time'. How does she do that really? Well, it's because she's armed with simple and handy hacks, some of which I'm sharing here with you all coz it’s mommy’s day in a few days – Happy Mother’s Day in advance ladies!

Why Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin Sweet Almond Oil should be a part of your life!

The Netflix Stream Team Life! #StreamTeam

We've all heard about Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 117 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Well this global giant has a secret army of some of the most amazing storytellers in the world, to be precise 15 people in every country that they provide their services. It's called the Stream Team, and I used to always think how lucky the people were to be a part of this exclusive collaboration - some of whom I followed for their recommendations. Until one day when I opened my emails in the morning, and I saw an email from the Netflix Team. For a minute I thought it was one of their monthly emailers, until I reread the subject line - "Netflix Stream Team 2017: You In Ritcha?", and then I realized that it was an invite to be a part of the exclusive Stream Team that they were now creating in India. I was being invited to be a part of it along with my family because the stories I tell and the way I tell them had caught their eye! Definitely one of the best moments in my blogging career!

Mommy 101 - Diaper Myth Busting

The diaper debate has been a constant in my life. Earlier for different reasons and now for different reasons but I have always been a pro disposable diapers person. While everyone may have a different perspective, as each one's child is different, I have always felt that why people speak against disposable diapers is because of the myths that exist. Today I am going to bust some of  the most common myths about disposable diapers that I never paid heed to:

Natural Intimate Care for MOMS!

Mothers to be and new mothers need the most care. A mother to be is braving pregnancy, while a new mother has braved pregnancy, childbirth and is going through countless sleepless nights, all with a smile on her face, because her baby means the world to her and she would do anything for him/her! Doing all this while she manages the hormonal changes as well as physical changes in her body deserves a lot of credit.

ActivKids Immuno Boosters = A #YesMom = A Happy Child!

I shared with you my story recently how making a shift to being a #YesMom was such a tough thing to do, but the shift has not only benefited my relationship with Aryaa but also made me make wiser choices as a mother. There is no doubt that when your child's immunity is strong it is easier to be a #YesMom and for me Cipla ActivKids Immuno Boosters has been a blessing in disguise. Saying yes to Aryaa for a lot of things has become a breeze because it gives her all the nutrients that she needs to build the foundation of her immunity system for her life ahead.

Being a #YesMom with ActivKids Immuno Boosters