Archive for: Activities

Summer Indoor Activities For Kids: Bubble Making And Charades

Apr 26th, 2011

Summer Indoor Activities For Kids: Bubble Making And Charades

The end of April in India is when the heat is fierce and afternoons become too hot to go out in the sun. If your kids are getting bored with the lack of outdoor play this summer, here are two fun indoor kids games you can play anytime, anywhere.

Fun Summer Activities For Kids: Organic Vegetable Gardening

Apr 13th, 2011

Fun Summer Activities For Kids: Organic Vegetable Gardening

Organic gardening is a green summer activity that can last the entire vacation. Helping the kids grow their own organic garden is fun and they’ll be able to reap the benefits before school starts again by harvesting their own vegetables.

Fun Summer Activities For Kids: Picnics And Camping Outdoors

Apr 6th, 2011

Fun Summer Activities For Kids: Picnics And Camping Outdoors

Summertime, kids, and outdoor activities are meant to go together. If your kids are spending too much time in front of the computer or TV screen this vacation, here are two fun summer activities that you can all enjoy outdoors.

Summer Safety: Keep Your Kids Safe In The Summer Sun

Apr 2nd, 2011

Summer Safety: Keep Your Kids Safe In The Summer Sun

It's important to take precautions all year-round to protect your children's young skin from the sun. It is especially important in the summertime when the sun is at its hottest. The best way to prevent sunburns, heatstroke and dehydration is to stay out of the sun. But that isn’t practical or very fun.

Summer Activities For Kids: Vacation Tips For Summer Fun

Mar 21st, 2011

Summer Activities For Kids: Vacation Tips For Summer Fun

It’s the end of March, summer vacations are approaching for many families in India and the kids are ecstatic. You may be a bit overwhelmed not knowing how you are going to entertain your children for the entire summer. Here’s the first in a series of articles on vacation activities to keep your kids busy and happy this summer.

How To Play Holi Safely: Natural Colours That Are Good For You

Mar 19th, 2011

How To Play Holi Safely: Natural Colours That Are Good For You

Whether you like to play Holi with dry colours or wet colours, you must not use harmful colours that are made with harmful chemicals. You can use herbal colours prepared at home with ingredients like roses, turmeric powder, henna powder, grapes. This article describes the process of doing just that.

Celebrating Holi: India’s Festival Of Color And Togetherness

Mar 18th, 2011

Celebrating Holi: India’s Festival Of Color And Togetherness

Holi, the color festival of India is steeped in tradition and myths abound concerning its origin. The roots of its name lie in the bonfire festival that commemorates the burning of the Asura Holika, the sister of Asura King Hiranyakasipu.

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Mar 14th, 2011

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Children's ebooks are a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the love of reading. Many of today's most popular authors offer their books to be purchased and downloaded as an ebook. These ebooks often come with special features and built in links to related material.

After School Activities For Your Child: How Much Is Too Much?

Mar 11th, 2011

After School Activities For Your Child: How Much Is Too Much?

It is common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. But, too much fun can also make a child sick. Here is a simple guide that will help you decide how much is too much for your child.