On his 7th birthday party, my son received a large pile of board games from all his friends. There were classic games from my childhood. And some new ones that were unknown to my generation. [...]
So there we were. Two adults in a civilised restaurant desperate for hot food and a cool head. There they were. Two uncivilised kids running around as if they were being chased by an animated [...]
There comes a time (sometimes too soon) in every toddler’s life when their inner Picasso awakens. Children are drawn to art and creativity like moths to a flame, and it’s fascinating to see your little [...]
As a baby grows and developmental milestones unfold, he is on a quest of discovery & adventure. Parents often enquire of ways to engage kids in activities that are fun and cater to their [...]
When you pick up a pencil or use it to write, you have the strong muscles in your thumb and index finger to thank. The tweezer-like act is what helps you button your clothes [...]
Renowned painter MF Hussein encouraged young children to colour on the walls in his house. He believed that creativity in children should be encouraged, not stifled. While I agree with his philosophy, I tweaked [...]
Last Christmas, I presented my then 18-month-old daughter L with three nicely wrapped packages. She opened the first one, a stuffed animal and shrugged. She lingered a little longer on the second one, jigsaw [...]
Anu had an obsessive-compulsive phase when she was around 20 months old: she insisted us on opening any package as soon as we received it (online shopping you see). I was surprised by Anu's fascination [...]
