77% of Americans want to learn to live more sustainably, Forbes reports. Families are interested in becoming greener largely due to issues of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. However, some parents don’t know where to start or doubt they’d make much of a difference. The good news is making just a few, small changes to your family’s lifestyle is enough to lower your carbon footprint and help the environment. Start recycling The current U.S. recycling rate … [Read more...]
The Importance of Teaching Kids Basic Life Skills
December 16, 2019 by
We have all laughed at memes and experiences online on “If only I learned this in school...” We often say that our education system needs to change, we need to teach kids more real-life skills than algebra, and so on. What we don’t focus on is that, it isn’t the sole responsibility of the educational institute to teach things, parents have the same responsibility toward their kids. Skills like cooking, repairing, and swimming, are all life skills that might not necessarily be vital in life, … [Read more...]
Does Everything Really Happen For a Reason?
December 9, 2019 by
Last time I was at a cafe, I came up with this blog about honesty and our relation with it. Months after, again a cafe trip has inspired another article. While sitting there, blowing my cappuccino so that I could drink it, I watched pigeons from the glass window. A man who was feeding them stumbled and the coins from his pocket rolled out. He caught himself before he fell, dusted off his jacket, must be the shock of it, and then bent down to pick up his coins. One of the coins rolled … [Read more...]
Healthy Activities to Do as a Family
December 2, 2019 by
Family time is something that helps us bond with each other and also helps us learn about each other. If we do not spend time together, then we are just strangers living in the same home, tied down by the titles of our relationships. Actually creating a bond is what makes a family. With our work and other commitments, we often neglect our family and children. I agree that being responsible is hectic, but what is the point of earning things when the people you are doing it for will miss … [Read more...]
Change is an Inevitable Process, Learn to Embrace It
August 19, 2019 by
Nothing on this planet stays the same throughout. Change occurs whether we are ready for it or not. The universe doesn’t wait for us to get comfortable. Darwin proposed that the life we see now too arose through a series of variations in the environment and hence fluctuations in the genes of the populations all starting from a common species of life about a million years ago. From single celled algae to a multi celled human being. When almost every day the nature is adjusting to a million little … [Read more...]
Is it Okay to Lie? How Honest Should We Be?
August 12, 2019 by
I was sitting at a cafe, sipping my latte, when I heard a kid ask his mom why was honesty the best policy - something about what his teacher said when it came to lying and being honest. Listening to their conversation got me thinking. “Honesty is the best policy.” Is it always though? Is being completely honest and open with everyone always a good idea? Are we never supposed to lie to anyone, even if it is to make someone feel better? If a child comes up to you, asking … [Read more...]
Mom Comedians Taking Over The Comedy Scene
August 8, 2019 by
Motherhood is beautiful, but there are a lot of daily struggles that come as a package deal with that beauty. Recently, a lot of moms have started sharing their motherhood struggles - from sleepless nights to the perks of having to deal with poopy diapers. This has brought on an influx of mom comedians, and trust me, even if you are not a mother, the way they talk anecdotes and laugh over the most ridiculous of things their babies do will have you laughing. It is one of the most relatable … [Read more...]
Four Signs you are Dealing with a Troubled Teen
August 5, 2019 by
Teenage years are among the most difficult ones during our whole course of life. The relationship with parents typically worsens at this time as a teen feels like their parents cannot possible understand them. What is more, there are lots of problems at school, no to mention the fact that it is time to start thinking about an undergraduate degree at college or university. In case a child or his parents have chosen homeschooling instead of a traditional schooling program, the lack of … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Choosing Montessori Education For Your Kids
August 3, 2019 by
Every parent wants the best for their child. Giving them the best education is one of the major concerns that most people have. Many have started questioning our education system because it doesn’t seem to focus much on the overall growth of the children. People homeschool their children or look for different methods that they can incorporate in their children’s life along with traditional education. Before I tell you the benefits of choosing Montessori education for your kids, let me … [Read more...]
How to Avoid New Baby Budgeting Blues
July 22, 2019 by
Having a baby might be a wonderful experience, but it's difficult to ignore the expense that comes hand-in-hand with the pitter patter of tiny feet. Babies need a lot of things that you wouldn't generally account for in your budget, like formula, new clothes, nursery furniture, and countless diapers. If you're not careful, you could end up spending thousands of pounds before you've even hit your second trimester. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're preparing for the arrival of … [Read more...]
