Showing posts with label Parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Parenting. Show all posts

Monday, 12 May 2025

What to do before CBSE Class 10 & Class 12 Results – Tips for Students and Parents

 As the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board results approach, it's completely normal for students and parents to experience a mix of anticipation, anxiety, and uncertainty. After months of effort from classes and coaching to exams the waiting period can feel especially long and emotionally taxing. But this in-between phase doesn't have to be filled with stress. In fact, it can be a valuable time for self-reflection, future planning, and emotional readiness.

CBSE Class 10 Results


Here’s how students can make the most of the days leading up to the CBSE results:

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Book Review: Mom Says You Need to be Strong by Aditi Gupta

 A mother is the backbone of a child who teaches kids the valuable lessons of life. The role of a mother in raising the child is very crucial as the learnings she imparts to the child are ingrained deep in the child's mind.

Today, we bring you from our bookshelf "Mom Says You Need to Be Strong," which speaks about the lessons from a mother to her children irrespective of age. A teenager finds solace in a mom; a toddler needs the cuddle from the mom to feel safe, and youngsters search for answers for their indecisive minds in their mom. So, mom is there for all, irrespective of what age you grow. 


Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Happinetz fights Mobile Addiction in Kids

 Parenting is a beautiful journey, filled with care and concern for children. In this digital age, using the Internet is a necessity and parents take care to provide the gadgets that children need. At the same time, there is concern in the mind of a parent regarding excessive usage and the irrelevant content that keeps popping up. This can distract the child's attention and even lead to mobile addiction.

The gadget-friendly kids today require laptops and mobiles for many reasons, from downloading their assignments and study materials for research to entertainment. Of course, you will not want your child to be separated from their gadget friends. At the same time, parents are skeptical regarding their safety online.


Thankfully, there is a device called Happinetz, safe internet for kids, that can help parents set boundaries around internet usage for their children. 

Thursday, 18 May 2023

How To Teach Children Money Management

 In a world where every aspect of life is moving rapidly, it becomes imperative for all of us to catch the pace of it. As a parent, your primary responsibility is to ingrain life virtues in your children early to prepare them for the world. Additionally, teaching them the basics of finance and financial literacy can significantly contribute to building their confidence. 

Financial literacy that begins at an early stage helps to develop a rich value system whereby they learn the importance of what they possess. They can be taught the difference between necessary and unnecessary expenses and how to prioritize spending. Financial know-how helps the kids to make better monetary decisions and inculcate the habit of saving and investing in the right direction.

But one must avoid risking hard-earned money to create the finance lessons learned, for this simulation games come into the picture. 

money saving games - auraofthoughts

Monday, 3 April 2023

How to guide your child with a career choice

Now that the 10th boards have wrapped up, it's time to ponder the significant juncture of life and find the answer to the monstrous question, "Which career option to opt for in class 11"?

While most have clear goals and career paths in mind at this turning point, many children find this task very difficult. Significant boards like CBSE are working towards easing these students' confusion by allowing them to select basic mathematics for those who want to opt out of math in a future class. And for those who wish to pursue a career in fields where math is the primary requirement, then they can appear for standard mathematics board paper.

The significant role here is for parents who can better guide their child to plan a career graph wisely. Making this big decision is not easy for both parents and the child yet keeping in mind a few aspects can ease things out.


Guide your child with right career choice after 10th board


Let's see what five mistakes' parents should avoid when choosing their children's career options after the 10th board.

Sunday, 11 December 2022

Do We Mirror The Diverse & Inclusive Nature

When I hear about diversity and inclusion, one thing that strikes my mind is our mighty nature. Mother Nature bestows us with a myriad of life lessons that teach humankind many aspects of living life with oneness and harmony. Nature is a beautiful example of diversity n inclusion whereby different species of flora and fauna have equal space to flourish.

The more diverse the ecosystem, the more its capability to survive any calamities and disturbances as each resource of nature balances each other. 



Saturday, 24 September 2022

5 Life Virtues Board Games Teach Children Easily

Games always remain the most accessible means to learn anything that remains deep-rooted throughout our lives. Games are for all; every child has the right to play, and it also benefits them indoors, outdoors, or online. "Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning," Mr. Rogers brilliantly put across the point to prove the importance of playing in a child's life. 

Why Games are important

Games are the best way to refresh one's mind 

It is the most exciting way to spend a quality fun time. 

It opens the door to imagination

It helps nurture the creative side

It builds a strong foundation

It teaches us important life lessons.

board games in child brain development - auraofthoughts

Friday, 6 May 2022

Why Mothers are kicking off Golden pedestal

You can do this if you are a mother.

You can easily understand the child's problem, you are a mother.

You must know why the baby's stomach aches as you are a mother.

These are some general statements every mother has heard of, agree? Mothers are the supreme human beings, and we all love our mothers to the core. There are little things that make a mother superior or if I may say the best to create the world for a child. Mothers have a connection with a child that cannot be substituted but wait before you make the mother stand on a golden jewelled pedestal.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

10 Simple Ways To Overcome Stress During Exams

Stress and anxiety is a common scenario in each home as month of March starts ticking , not only for the students who take up board exams also for students appearing for the exams. 

With Covid 19 cases going down the graph all the schools nation-wide are conducting the offline examinations of the senior classes and children who were confident earlier are now doubting their abilities and anxieties are building up. 


Let this stress play a positive factor in your life rather than stressing one. Children needs to just stay focussed and follow simple ways to overcome the stress and give their best during examination. These are 10 simple ways that have worked well for my children, sharing with you all

1. Early & Easy going: 

begin your schedule early, it shall always keep you ahead of time, besides it gives you an ample of opportunity to prepare your calendar according to you. Setting your challenges and starting early helps as the hurry makes the best of things also go in haywire direction. A mountain cannot be climbed in a day, so primarily do not stress yourself with unrealistic goals. Make timetable that does not overburden you at the same time work hard honestly by pushing your boundaries to the best of your capabilities.

Friday, 18 February 2022

Why Feather Diapers are Best for Your baby?

The parenting journey teaches us many aspects of life and one of the most important is to be a provider of all the necessary things that are best for the child. Parents take utmost care while selecting baby care products ranging from clothes to lotions, baby massage oil to diapers. With the rise in baby care range we get to know about brands that are making products that are best for the baby skin and today we are sharing about R for Rabbit Feather Diapers with you.

feather diapers review - auraofthoughts

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

4 Top Reasons How Games bring Balance to Life

For every challenge we encounter, our zeal to counter the next multiplies. This is what a game teaches us, isn't it?

Yes, every game we play instills in us tremendous energy and enthusiasm. The beauty of the game is such that though we merely watch gameplay, we feel the hot blood rush until our favorite team wins the match.

1. Builds bond with family & friends:

Games help to build that special connection with family and friends as it helps to strike a fun-filled conversation, teaches to appreciate each other's expertise of the game, and most important is celebrating each other's win. It simply does not matter how big or small or indoor or outdoor game it is what matters the most is the involvement of family and friends while playing a game.

balance to life from Games - MeenalSonal

Sunday, 19 September 2021

6 Interesting Indoor Activities for Children

The parenting journey is full of experiences and challenges plus the pandemic made it even more challenging as the boundaries got restricted to the home itself. A child who used to spend an average time of 2 hours in outdoor activities got shrunk to indoor activities. Parents started looking for many activities that can keep a child busy, active and also make them stress-free at the same time. 

Even we as a family tried new activities that helped us to stay indoors with kids merrily that not only paved the way to creativity but also gave a boost to their confidence. Sharing with you all 6 such activities that make our house full of happiness and creative juices flow freely while we perform them with family members.

1. Playing Favorite Music:

Music can be a great mood uplifter on a mundane day, it boosts the energy of the house and makes the routine work sound interesting. Funnily dancing with the kids also builds the bond and eases the stress built on kids due to studies and a constrained environment. Just set your favorite numbers and dance out the stress that was building up.

Thursday, 3 June 2021

5 Best Baby Liquid Laundry Detergents in India 2021

A little bundle of joy is added to the family and the entire routine and the things surrounding us change completely where each parent wishes to give their child the best of the best. Parents look for the best baby lotions, best baby wipes, and best laundry detergents. The care of the tiny tot skin is very essential as the baby skin is very sensitive and can have reactions on the skin even if the chemical levels are slightly higher than required.


In this blog post 5 Best Baby Laundry Detergents in India 2021, let us discuss the laundry detergents that are more nature-based and made up of approved chemicals for baby skin at the same time and also the pointers to consider while doing laundry task of the babies.




Important pointers to consider for Baby Laundry

Washing baby clothes is a tedious task and needs to be done with a procedure for the little ones. Newborns and toddlers have much clothing at their disposal at regular intervals. It includes bed sheets, blankets, bib, dresses, nappies. Few tips that help to ease out the laundry work

Always separate the lowers and nappies from the laundry. Potty needs to be shed off before nappies are added to the laundry basket or tub. 

Food items also need to be removed from the bib and dresses, shirts so that the whole laundry does not get stained with it.

Read the instructions on the label, and follow the instructions as written such as need only hand wash, or 2 washes separately then can be added to the machine and drying instructions such as direct sunlight or indirect

Toddler's clothes are generally easy to fold, so folding them quickly after drying will cut off the ironing stage.

Always store the clean clothes on a different shelf than in used ones.

It is advisable to wash each cloth that a child wears, whether it is summer or winter washing newborn clothes is always advisable

Don’t use strong fragrance detergents, this may cause discomfort to the babies.

Sunday, 14 March 2021

Why inculcate Environment awareness in Children

Environment and its uses are exposed to the children from an early age at the same time we also need to make children understand the awareness of the factors that are causing harm to the environment. 

Kids Environment awareness - MeenalSonal

Why inculcate Environment Awareness 

Children are the torch bearers of the future plus they are the ones who can bring in change along their growing years.

Childhood habits create a great impact in life additionally kids with the proper understanding of the environment will make the future manufacturing of the products in a manner that minimizes the harm to the environment. Can you imagine a world with environment-friendly products? If you are nodding in doubt then let us say that this can be a reality soon if we cultivate habits that are environment friendly in our children. 

The below pointers will help parents and educators to inculcate Environment awareness and the practices that can be followed for the betterment of the Environment.

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Return gifts for the Birthday: Customize & Share the joy

Birthdays are the biggest celebration in everyone's life, and children look forward to their birthday very enthusiastically. Birthdays and their preparation start very early in the kid's imaginations, and parents also turn up to ask their recommendations for the year celebration. Happiness beams when we talk about birthdays and the birthday dress, birthday theme and last not the least is the choice of return gifts of the birthday celebration.

Why we need Return Gifts on Birthdays:

Return gifts is a gesture of gratitude towards the attendee of the party and the parting gift that says thank you for making my day special. With time the return gifts have their saga and taken a special place in each one home. Kids treasure the return gifts a lot and value the gift from their friends. By handing the return gifts from the birthday child they are understanding and valuing the time and friendship of their friends. Return gifts at the birthday party add a lot of angels in the parenting zone. One can teach Gratitude and mutual respect virtues to children through this gesture.

Tips for Gift Selection  - MeenalSonal

Monday, 26 October 2020

Best organic products in India for the Family

When we talk about the family the first thing that comes to our mind is the happiness of each member, mutual respect, and comfort. Comfort has many dimensions, and one of the most significant aspects is clothing. When we choose something for our dear ones we keep in mind the trend, their likes, favourite color. 

Organic Cotton - MeenalSonal

Same as you:: Twinning Magic

We even at times like to wear matching clothes for special occasions. Twinning in related clothing lines is the best way to express love and to express that all have the same say in a family. Be it similar patterns or color co-ordinated outfit boasts about the oneness in a family. Kids always love to imitate their parents, and they love to dress up as their mom and dad. 

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

9 Kinds of Moms in SCHOOL WhatsApp Group

WhatsApp groups have their own charm, and there are several groups right from school friends to society friends, from official group to non-official groups, from family groups to cousins groups, and not to forget moms WhatsApp group. Due to the pandemic, schools have created official WhatsApp groups to keep all students in sync.


One of the best stress-busters in the Moms WhatsApp groups, you can know by yourself once you read the chats, and we have varieties of mothers whose participation and non-participation rate make them stand out in the crowd.

WhatsApp School Group - MeenalSonal

Sunday, 27 September 2020

Best comfortable Baby party wear dress in India

Parents give utmost comfort to their child and always look forward that child accessories are also safe on their sensitive skin. Dressing up the little bundle of joy is a great experience and a treat to eyes. One can enjoy the number of facial expressions toddlers make when they are getting dressed up and must tell you each one is a worthy catch in a smart device. I am sure the storage goes full yet, little fellas have so much to express. There are many kids wear range available that are stylish, colorful, trendy, and comfortable in varying prints and designs.

 

Dressing up Baby in Party Wear for special occasions:

On a special occasion, we want our child to look at its best; we even plan for it from months ahead. Choosing the clothing range for babies is a tedious task as we need to look at many aspects when it is time for opting party wear. We want our child to be comfortable, stylish, yet distinguished and cute. While selecting clothes for my child, I keenly look for these pointers as a parent.



Monday, 24 August 2020

5 Best Natural Baby Massage Oils & Benefits

Baby massage with natural oils has surplus benefits to the baby and is also about nurturing an emotional bond with the little one.

 

Age-Old Tradition:

Infant massage is the age-old custom that is practiced to date as it aids in improving the physical development in babies. The knowledge about the proper massaging technique is very important.

 

Massage Timings:

The best time for infant massage is within the first three months as the development process begins and progresses at a faster pace. Massage to be done for the baby on an empty stomach as all the muscles and limbs are bent plus exercises are done so that muscles get strong. If the baby is fed just before the massage, the baby may vomit or feel uneasy during the massage time.

 

Proper Technique of Massage

The oil massage is done with very light hands keeping in mind proper strokes from head to toe. Massaging the baby with gentle hands not only relaxes the baby but also activates the development of healthy muscles and bones. Massaging a baby with ayurvedic body massage oil not only builds strong muscles but also develops a bond between baby and parent.

 

Emotional Bond building

Other than physical benefits massaging aids in intellectual development too. Massaging relaxes the baby thus improving sleep patterns and blood circulation. The beautiful connection between mother and child during the massaging process is something to cherish for.

 

Picking Best Massage Oil

The most important part of the massage is to pick the right massage oil that best suits the baby's skin requirements. Organic or natural ingredients infused oils are mostly preferred as such baby oil for skin nurtures the body too. One should also keep in mind the change in the season while choosing a baby massage oil. Like for example pick a rich moisture oil during winters and a light non-greasy oil during the summer season.


Massage Benefits - MeenalSonal

Thursday, 20 August 2020

6 ways to instill importance of 'MY INDIA' in children

A culmination of varied cultures, rich values, valuable history, brave people, diverse natural resources, colorful feast of attires, magnanimous heritage, multi-fold delicacies and what not. We can relate to our country INDIA very easily when we hear the above lines. 

 

This grandeur of Indian cultures and values should be known to every generation and that can be achieved when we involve the kids to do their bit for the nation. It is our foremost duty to introduce them to the worth of culture and traditions with proper justification.

 

Apart from restricting ourselves to showcase patriotism on only National Days we shall habituate ourselves to shower love and care towards nation ‘My India’ on each day. We all can do a few simple practises in our life to add a significant contribution to the nation besides these can be taught to our next generation.

 

patriotism in kids - MeenalSonal