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  • Tip Thursday – Encouraging Physical Activity

    Encouraging children to be physically active is crucial in today’s tech-driven world. By organizing fun outdoor games, incorporating exercise into daily routines, and choosing age-appropriate sports and activities, parents can promote physical fitness and overall well-being in their children. These activities can instill a lifelong love of physical activity and ensure healthy development.

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Homeschooling – Yay or Nay?

    Homeschooling is a debated topic with perceived advantages, like individualized learning and flexibility, and disadvantages such as limited socialization and added parental commitment. Research suggests homeschooled children often excel academically and can engage socially outside traditional school settings. However, issues like lack of accreditation, specialized resource access, and potential financial strain are worth considering. Ultimately,…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Helping children cope with failure and disappointment: why it’s important and how to do it

    As parents and caregivers, it’s our responsibility to help our children navigate the ups and downs of life. One of the most important skills we can teach them is how to cope with failure and disappointment. Why is this so important? For starters, failure and disappointment are inevitable parts of life. No matter how hard…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Lemonade Stand – Kids’ First Experience of Entrepreneurship

    Last week, I had the pleasure of organizing a Lemonade / Treats stand experience for the kids in my community. It was a great opportunity for the kids to learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, and customer service. As someone who has experience in business, I thought it would be a great experience for the kids to…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Building a strong work ethic in children

    Building a strong work ethic in children is an essential part of their development, and it helps them to become responsible and successful adults. Here are some tips to help build a strong work ethic in children. 1. Start Early The earlier you start instilling a strong work ethic in your child, the better. You…

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  • Developing Your Child’s Social Skills: Tips and Strategies for Parents

    As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child’s social development. Developing good social skills is essential for success in school, relationships, and life in general. Here are some tips and strategies you can use to help your child develop strong social skills: Encourage Playdates One of the best ways for children to…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • How to Give Your Child a Competitive Edge: Tips and Advice for Parents

    As a parent, you naturally want your child to have all the opportunities and resources necessary to succeed in life. To achieve this, you need to provide them with a competitive edge that will help them stand out from the crowd. In this article, we will share some valuable tips and advice to help you…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • The Benefits of Multilingualism for Children: How to Raise a Bilingual or Multilingual Child

    I grew up in India. It is very common for children in India to speak at least two to three languages fluently by the time they are in middle school. I myself can speak, read, and write three languages fluently: English, Hindi, and Marathi. Growing up, we took being multilingual for granted and never saw…

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Competitive Sports: Introducing Kids to the Exciting World of Competition

    Looking for a way to help your children develop essential skills, stay active, and have fun? Competitive sports may be just what you need! In this blog post, we’ll explore how introducing your kids to the world of competition can help them build self-confidence, motivation, and discipline.

    Rashmi Babtiwale

  • Preventing screen addiction among children

    Looking for practical tips and tricks to help your child avoid screen addiction? Discover effective ways to keep your child engaged and entertained without the need for digital devices. From fun outdoor activities to creative hobbies, there are plenty of options to choose from. Let’s work together to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle for…

    Rashmi Babtiwale