A letter on gratitude, generosity and green choices. I feel sometimes, in our excitement of larger-than-life festivities, we tend to forget the impact on our homes. Let’s think out of the box and celebrate more than just the holiday. Lets reinforce the meaning of celebrations and to be thankful for togetherness, health, love, kindness and abundance of joy we have in our lives.
In the midst of this diverse landscape of parenting choices, we propose an approach that involves spending quality time with children vs buying a multitude of toys and gadgets. Whether it's a favourite book, an open-ended toy, or a simple prop for imaginative play, the emphasis is on the moments you create together, rather than the sheer quantity of belongings.
Dear Reader, I remember the first time I visited Nagaland, I was struck by the sheer joy on the faces of the children in the villages, even those who had their younger sibling on a sling on their backs. No mothers, no nannies....just groups of children looking after each other and playing together. Contrast this to urban living, where we are extra cautious of our little ones, scared to let them out of our sights and governing each moment of their lives. While some will argue that it is required, others will completely deny that they tend to do that. Whatever be the case, most of mothers and caregivers in the cities have become so wrapped up in their everyday...
