Comfort objects and why your child needs them

Comfort objects and why your child needs them

Does your bub have a toy that they take everywhere? Here's why!
November 30, 2021 — Soumya John
What is Schema-based Play? Discover 8 Schemas and toys for each.

What is Schema-based Play? Discover 8 Schemas and toys for each.

How can you tell which schema your child is in? Which toys will help? Read on to find out!
September 24, 2021 — Soumya John
What Did India’s Playscape Look Like in 2020?

What Did India’s Playscape Look Like in 2020?

In what ways has the pandemic changed the playtime habits of Indian parents and kids? How did kids have fun during a year spent mostly indoors? We dived into our data to find out.
December 31, 2020 — Gowri Kishore
Free play — why is it the best way for kids to learn and grow?

Free play — why is it the best way for kids to learn and grow?

Ditch the complex toys. Your child needs more unstructured play!

October 27, 2020 — Shumee Toys
7 ways you can inspire your child to be empathetic

7 ways you can inspire your child to be empathetic

Children as young as 18 months can display empathy. So just a little guidance in the right direction can go a long way in raising your child to be sensitive to those around them. 

September 30, 2020 — Soumya John
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Common childhood fears & how to tackle them

Does your toddler dislike sleeping alone and want to climb into bed with you lately? Are they waking up at night screaming? Do they cry when they see a costumed...
September 18, 2020 — Gowri Kishore
Raising happy children: 6 life lessons to teach your child

Raising a happy child: 7 lessons to teach them

“All the best of me belongs to her” says Helen Keller of her teacher Ann Mansfield Sullivan, in her book, ‘The story of my life’.  As the first and most important teachers in your child’s life, you owe it to them to teach them to create a happy story of their life. So, what are you teaching your child today? Happy teachers day!
September 11, 2020 — Gowri Kishore
Help your children face their fears and be more confident

Help your children face their fears and be more confident

How can you help your child with fears like these?

Ignoring or belittling their fears is not going to help kids overcome these fears. For kids, these are very real fears that need to be addressed and taken care of. Monsters under the bed may be imaginary but laughing at them or tough love approach may not make them go away and you will have a child who is

scared but has no outlet to express themselves. However, giving in to their fears and appeasement is not going to help either. For instance, if a child is afraid of dogs, letting that fear be and keeping them out of all situations with dogs is not recommended either.

February 24, 2020 — Suchismita Pai
Me do it! When toddlers want to do everything themselves.

Me do it! When toddlers want to do everything themselves.

The ‘Me do it’ stage appears between 18-36 months and it’s actually a good thing. The baby is getting more independent and more prepared for the world. Embrace it, encourage it and facilitate this. Assuming responsibility for oneself is a slow process and it’s wonderful to see. Enjoy this time and look back on it later to see how far children come. Happy parenting!
February 17, 2020 — Suchismita Pai
Authoritative Parenting! Is this your style?

Authoritative Parenting! Is this your style?

Valentine's Day is all about love and what love could be greater than a parent for their child. We have yet one more style of parents showing love for their...
February 10, 2020 — Suchismita Pai
How to deal with a stubborn toddler and avert a tantrum

How to deal with a stubborn toddler and avert a tantrum

Parenting is often about doing what suits the moment. Often what works with one child may not work with another sibling of theirs. However the challenges are universal and it helps to talk, discuss and take action. Use all the resources at hand including uncles, aunts, and grandparents to simplify life.  Happy parenting!
January 27, 2020 — Suchismita Pai
Tis the season for giving always! Teaching our kids to be generous.

Tis the season for giving always! Teaching our kids to be generous.

Like all behavior, practice makes perfect and the more we practice generosity the better we get at it. To loop back to where we started, being generous is the best way to teach generosity. If your child sees you perform little acts of kindness without expectations, you will see them do the same. Don’t we all want to teach our children what brings them a lifetime of happiness? So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give. It is the season!

December 23, 2019 — Shumee Toys