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How to Raise a Multilingual Child in India
One mumma, one daddy, one chatty toddler, and three different languages later—our house sounds like a United Nations daycare with extra snacks. In the chaos of “Amar chele!”, “Aao kahani suno,” and “Let’s play!”, we’re figuring out that teaching our child multiple languages isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, patience, and making room for our muddled…
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30 Fun & Engaging Activities to Keep Your Energetic Three-Year-Old Busy
Keeping a three-year-old busy without resorting to screens feels like a heroic feat—but it is possible! This post is packed with 30 fun, engaging, and low-supervision activities to help your toddler burn energy, explore creativity, and even enjoy some actual quiet time. Bonus: It might just save your sanity!
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Toddler Tantrums: Why They Happen and How to Survive Without Losing Your Mind
Toddler tantrums: unpredictable, loud, and often over a broken banana. Why do they happen, and how do we survive them? From parenting mistakes to screen time meltdowns, here’s your guide to navigating the chaos—snacks and deep breaths required!
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Balancing Indian Traditions with Modern Parenting: A Fun, Slightly Chaotic Guide
Parenting in India—where centuries-old traditions meet Peppa Pig, and where elders bless your child while simultaneously judging your diapering choices. As a Bengali married to a Hindi-speaking husband, raising kids in our multicultural, multilingual, and somewhat “modern” household is nothing short of a social experiment. Add living away from both sets of grandparents, and it’s
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The Role of Grandparents in Indian Parenting: Love, Wisdom & a Lot of Sweets
If you grew up in India, chances are your childhood had a grandparent-shaped safety net—a warm, wrinkled hug that smelled like talcum powder and unconditional love. I know mine did. My Dadu (grandfather) was my everything—friend, philosopher, guide, and unofficial lawyer when I needed someone to argue with my parents on my behalf. He told the best
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Modern vs Traditional Parenting in India: Who’s Winning the Tantrum Wars?
Ah, parenting. The one job where you get zero training, endless judgment, and a tiny boss who throws food at you. If you’re an Indian millennial raising kids today, chances are you grew up with “Because I said so!” as a legitimate reason for everything. And now? You’re googling “gentle parenting techniques” while your toddler negotiates bedtime like a Supreme
