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Ways to Encourage Creativity in Kids – A Fun Learning

April 4, 2017
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“To Live Our CREATIVE Life We Must Lose Our Fear Of Being Wrong” – Joseph Pierce
With the onset of April, I am so relieved from the ever so tiring subconscious tussle of managing kid at home and continuity of regular work. April brings the school back in motion and the naughty little devils back to school. Such little packages but full of radiating energy, especially mine is a nonstop chattering box who wants 100% attention from me on the trickiest of times, her Creative juices comes out only when – either when I am on phone or writing my posts.
I am an ‘anti-gadgets‘ mom when it comes to diverting her attention, such devices are quite addictive and taking younger generation out of the real world to virtual one. When we go out with family or friends, I see mostly all the kids are either glued to some gadgets or their parent’s smartphones. I recall during my school days, when mom and I used to go out she would ask me to read all the boards hanging outside shops or would ask me to add the digits on vehicle’s number plates and tell. Those were the fun creative learning ways, in fact, I got addicted to such games so much that even today inadvertently I start adding up digits on vehicles when we go out 😀
But today the tide is different, we are living in an alien time-zone all together, Kids are much more smarter and hungry for information than us then. Their questions (massom sawal) make you wonder; ‘from where you get all these questions’. Just last night daughter asked me (recalling theme from the movie BOSS BABY) “Mommy, when kids come from heaven factory, why did teacher tell us differently??“
Hence, to keep these fuzzy logic questions at bay and to have some breathing space for myself… I sometimes seek easier ways to consume her energy. Here is my teeny-weeny list of some ways to bring creativity in kids and also keep them occupied:

1. Let them draw

Not necessary whatever kids draw turn out to be a Da-Vinci or Michelangelo, never snub them and let the creative juices come out. Mine is not good at drawing, I sit with her along with some plain sheets and color-box. We started this as a fun drawing some random lines and coloring but soon it became her favorite activity. Today when I see her drawings, I can clearly see her images are getting clearer and better. Her coloring stays inside the border lines and now she started playing with mixing magic.

Kids Craft Creative
Pic Courtesy – google images

 2. Be artistically motivated

Do you talk dance or music with your little ones?? Do you know what your child is really interested in? We see a kid dancing in some birthday party and literally force our ‘happy feet or not’ to tune to the same shoes. We see some random kids reality show – a singing competition and push our nightangle to humm the same. DO NOT PUSH KIDS for any activity, instead gauge what they are actually inclined in. Start with simple appreciation talks when see kids trying some moves or tuning to karaoke… the best way is to be their partner, help them take their first step and soon they will lead the way.

3. Different is good

“Creative minds are rarely tidy”

So what if they have different choices? So what if they do not want to join the whole class in dance or singing? So what if they wish to go the unconventional way.. let them go, never stop them. ‘Different is new IN‘, appreciate and motivate them to go ahead. Haven’t you heard or read about ‘Phogat Sisters’, they went the different way and rest is history. Tessy Thomas, the first missile lady of India – she was different in the beginning but today whole world knows her. So accept the differences and let them EXPLORE.

4. Share your hobbies

We all know kids imitate and try to be the same as their parents; so why not share your artistic love with them. Tell them your childhood stories and how you picked up your interests. My little one does not share my love for books, I tried a couple of times getting her hooked to visual, funny, lively books but to no avail. But when I told her several stories of how I started reading books and they became my best friends, she picked up one book and made it her bestie. Why don’t you try one with yours??

5. Never overdo

Learning & playing is all fun and we are talking about fun ways to bring out the creativity in kids, right!! So please keep ‘trying’ part undertone and do not push them into ‘robotic learning mode‘. Every child has their own abilities and learning capacities, so do not stress doing it your way. Being creative is not a necessity, it’s an art which picks the artist not the other way around.

Hope you like my list of ways to bring out the creativity in kids, I would love to read yours… Please share yours with us and spread cheerful ways to learn this summer vacation. Linking this post with #mondaymommymoments by lovely ladies  Deepagandhi1 & misra_amrita

Oh Yes, I am the featured blogger of week 13 on #MMM, thank you for choosing me and giving me the chance to write more for your amazing blog hop. Read my winning post here. Just to make me feel wonderful 😉

DIPIKA-WEEK-13

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5 Best and Useful Return Gift Ideas for Birthday Party

February 5, 2018
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5 Unique and Useful Birthday Return Gift Ideas for Kid’s Party – Birthday Parties are the most loved and special occasion for children and their parents alike. A lot of planning goes into organizing even a small birthday bash for your child. Children wait a whole year to celebrate their birthdays in style and as per their latest fantasy. While organizing a birthday party for your child, planning the birthday return gifts take a major time and energy.

From the venue to food, dress to the theme, we keep a close watch on each and every aspect of Kid’s Birthday Party. However, when it comes to birthday return gift ideas, we stick to the same old usual gifts. It is time to change and give some unique and exciting return gift for the birthday parties.

Planning a Birthday Party

Children love gifts, everyone loves gifts, or let’s put it this way – Who doesn’t love gifts? We all do, isn’t it! But, when it comes to returning gifts we habitually stick to the same cliché choices. Return Gifts are the most ‘important’ part of organizing a Birthday Party and should be taken very seriously. A good and thoughtful birthday return gift imprints a happy memory for children.

Also, the return gifts should be planned as per age and utility aspects. There was a time when I had a pile of tiffin boxes and water bottles as return gifts. I had to give away most of those, used some as fridge containers and a few packed to be used later.

Before you plan a birthday party the first thing that goes into consideration is – the Budget. Once the budget is decided, next comes the theme, venue, food, and return gifts. It takes a lot to throw a good party and considering the time involved parents also go for the birthday party organizers or event organizers. There are different packages event organizers offer depending on your budget and requirements. Starting from the party’s theme to balloons, cake to accessories, and special attractions to the food menu, everything is taken care of by organizers. A birthday party for kids is complete only when all guests, especially the cute little ones go smiling.

Unique and most Useful Birthday Return Gift Ideas –

One should ask self – What is the best return gift for a birthday? There are various options available in the market for return gifts, but one must think of out-of-the-box ideas to bring a difference. Cliche gifts are either stacked or passed on to someone else, think of something that will imprint a memory or bring value to them. Here are a couple of ideas for birthday return gifts for kids under budget.

1. Number Finger Puppets –

Birthday return gift ideas for kids

Suitable for kids aged four and above, this is one of the most famous games purchased as a return gift and is also very useful. By the age of four, children learn basic addition and subtraction, and this numbered finger puppet game makes mathematics fascinating. Imagine wearing these tiny puppets on your fingers and adding/deducting easy numbers. It is one of the best ways to teach kids while having loads of fun.

2. Stationery Sets –

The most appealing thing for kids – is quirky stationery sets. Nothing appeals to children more than a brand new shiny stationery set. Make sure to use the right kind of materials and products. Recently my child has received a few environment-friendly pencils which contain seeds in the end tip. Once you are done with your pencil, plant the tip downwards in the soil. The seed will sprout into a plant with care. Trust me, kids love gardening.

3. Alphabet or Number Tracing –

I highly recommend ‘wooden toys’ for kids aged between 2 – 4 years of age. It helps children in memorizing things using their sensory memory. Learning the 26 alphabet becomes so easy when you have fun to learn toys, like the one from Skola Toys. Skola Alphabet Tracing Toy. Also available in upper-case or lower-case alphabets.

As the return gift is highly dependent on the budget, the items should be useful for the children and age-specific too. The birthday return gift ideas for 500 or less have a huge range of wonderful toys and other items to choose from.

4. Colour Learning Toys –

When my daughter was 3, she received a color-matching toy as a return gift for birthday from one of her friend’s party. It made color matching and learning so much fun for us. We matched the shapes and colors just by fitting the right pieces in the right places. Again, a wooden toy, to help children learn gripping and fine motor skills.

Return gifts for kids birthday party should be useful for all the children attending the birthday bash. It is perfectly alright if you have to segregate the gifts as per age and keep gifts gender-neutral.

birthday return gift under 500 rs

5. Puzzle Games –

We all love challenges and the popularity of Puzzle games is proof of that love. However, the key is picking the ‘RIGHT’ kind of puzzle based on the age and learning criteria of children. Easy wooden block puzzles of Shapes & Sizes are perfect for kids aged 2+. For 3+ kids – puzzles that challenge their mind, like matching the opposites, or Jigsaw puzzles, sequencing are perfect gifts.

Final Note –

Before selecting the return gifts, remember that this is the real take from your birthday party. Hence, must have a long-lasting effect. A thoughtful and useful gift is always appreciated. Toys are just not a pretty piece of art and craft, it also has the potential to teach and educate children. Read Learning is Fun with Educational Toys.

So, next time when you are planning a birthday celebration for your child – make the right choice of return gifts for the kid’s birthday. Hope you like these birthday return gift ideas, please share the post with your friends and leave a comment for us as your feedback.

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Best 5 Chemical-Free Liquid Cleanser for Baby Bottle in India

August 31, 2020
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Most recommended liquid cleanser for baby feeding bottles in India – Like many new mothers, do you also worry over choosing the right cleanser for your baby bottles? Or are you looking for the best baby bottle liquid cleanser? Don’t worry – you are certainly not overthinking it. Gone are those days when this seemed like a luxury. Today pediatrician advises that you shouldn’t use regular dish soaps to clean your baby’s feeding essentials.

Why Baby Feeding Bottles and Tumblers need special care?

This is mainly because of the chemicals used in regular dish soaps that are definitely not good for the infants. Small children have a developing immune system and sensitive skin. Using chemical-based products to clean their bottles could harm their health in more than one way we can imagine.

Our newborn babies have ideal hygiene requirements. It means just thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the house wouldn’t be sufficient, but also their feeding essentials. This is why you need the best baby bottle liquid cleanser that is gentle and chemical-free. At the same time effectively removes milk or other residues from the bottles.

Here’s a list of the Best baby bottle liquid cleaner to help you make the right choice for your little one. All of these products are chemical-free and do a great job cleaning the baby bottles thoroughly.

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1. Mothers Sparsh Plant Powered Natural Baby Bottle Liquid Cleanser:

All the nursing items for babies such as bottles, nipples, toys, and other accessories mostly have valves or knots. These are the easiest parts in which the baby food gets stuck, leading to a bad smell and a risk of generating harmful germs. The Plant-Powered Natural baby bottle liquid cleanser from Mother Sparsh has the best formula to combat this problem of baby feeding gear.

Mother Sparsh is a brand that needs no introduction when it comes to baby care and essential requirements. It is at the frontline for offering excellent child care items made from all-natural ingredients. Also, absolutely harmless for everyday use that gives an effective cleanse to your baby’s feeding essentials. It was founded in 2016 with a mission to offer plant-based natural and sustainable baby products to every household. Their revolutionary water-based baby wipes with natural plant-derived fabric is every mother’s first choice.

This plant-powered liquid cleanser for feeding bottles removes up to 50% more milk residue from baby bottles and tumblers. It’s made with two main ingredients – green apple and basil – and are completely baby skin-friendly, free from every kind of harmful toxins. The green apple extracts are not only a safe natural cleanser but also gives you a fresh fruity smell. A perfect and natural way to remove the bad smell from your baby bottles. Instead of using any chemical, the basil is free, and clear liquid cleanser is a great choice to naturally sanitize the baby bottles and other products. This makes Mother Sparsh as the Top rated liquid baby cleanser’s brand.

The anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties in basil effectively kill all the harmful bacteria from all your baby feeding products. Since it’s made with a chemical-free and biodegradable formula, you can safely use it in cleaning baby products. Such as bottles, toys, pacifiers, milk packets, peeled fruits, and vegetables. These unique properties in Mother’s Sparsh Plant Powered Natural Baby Liquid Cleanser makes it a must-buy product for your newborn baby. From removing tough stains to eliminating the bacteria created by the build-up of milk residues, this baby liquid cleanser does it all. Best to be used with feeding bottle cleaner brush for deep and thorough cleaning.

2. Mee Mee Antibacterial Baby Liquid Cleanser –

This Antibacterial Baby bottle liquid cleanser from Mee Mee complies with international safety and hygiene standard. It can be used to remove milk and formula residue and odor from all baby feeding materials, accessories and fruits, and vegetables before it reaches your newborn. You can also use this environment-friendly and biodegradable cleaner as a feeding bottle sterilizer. Also, besides using it to clean your baby bottles like a regular liquid cleaner, you can also use this to clean all baby items such as toys, etc.

3. Pigeon Baby Liquid Cleanser –

This liquid baby cleanser is tried and tested by mothers throughout the world. Made with sugar and coconut-based formula, Pigeon Baby Liquid Cleanser safely removes the bacteria from the baby’s feeding essentials. It claims to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and comes with an easy rinse formula, making it quick and easy to clean the items.

4. LuvLap Liquid Baby Cleanser –

This is a free and clear liquid baby cleanser – which means it uses no artificial color, making it safe for your baby’s health and appropriate for the gentle skin. Made with 100% food-grade ingredients and free from toxic materials, it safely removes stains from your baby bottles and toys.  It’s also effective to clean pesticides from fruits and vegetables as well.

5. Morisons Baby Dreams Bottle & Accessories Cleaner

Morisons has been trusted by mothers for over three decades for its range of child care products. This baby bottle cleanser is suitable for feeders, toys, as well as to clean the vegetables. It’s enriched with food-grade ingredients and uses a formula to effectively remove bacteria and fungi. To clean the feeding materials mix 5 drops of this cleaner in a bucket of water and clean the items with a cleaning brush, before rinsing it thoroughly in water. To clean the nursing materials and toys mix 7-8 drops of the cleaner in water and rinse it in the water later.

Final take on Buying baby bottle liquid cleanser –

baby bottle cleaning liquid

Not just the feeding bottles, even the nipples, teethers, sippers, toys, and other baby accessories should be cleaned after every use. This is why choosing the safest and best baby liquid cleaner is so important. While there are a plethora of options available on the market today, it’s always advisable to choose the best. A product that is made from all-natural ingredients and environment friendly in nature. So that it maintains the baby’s immune system and keeps them away from unwanted health threats. Also make a contribution from your end to give her a safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment to thrive in tomorrow.

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The content is not for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or judgment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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©Dipika Singh. This article is the property of the site’s author. Any unauthorized use or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Dipika Singh (Gleefulblogger). With the right and specific direction to the original content.

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