Rashmi's Space

  It was only a few weeks ago that we heard of the now notorious Blue Whale game for the first time in India. At the time, we breathed a collective sigh of relief that this is not something that we have to tackle in our country, yet. Nevertheless, we warned our family and friends about this and began to worry about our children, praying that we do not miss any signs when it comes to our own families. And then the reports came of a suicide of a teenager in Mumbai; and the rumour mills started working overtime connecting this to the global horror of the Blue Whale phenomenon. Of course, there were counter rumours too, which denied any connection between the two; but warned us, anyway, about being vigilant when it comes to our children and their activities.

This is a sponsored post for Kellogg's Chocos #Khuljaye Bachpan Campaign and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com We are all looking for a harmonious relationship with our family, especially, our children; and every now and then, we attempt to do something about this. But alas, more often than not, we get caught up in our work and there is always that one email, phone call or urgent message that takes us away from our children for just a few minutes, and then that moment is lost! Obviously, later, we fret about how we can spend more quality time with them. I know the feeling; been there, done that. Time, we all know, is the best thing we can give our children; and I have always looked for ways to spend more and more quality time with my little one. Then one long weekend this January, I found this easiest and the simplest way to (try to) make it up to him! Now, this may not be a fool-proof method I agree, but it is enough for me that I am trying, to begin with. ...

This is a sponsored post for Flipkart's #HowToShopForKids Campaign and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com  “ You can find magic, wherever you look; Sit back and relax, all you need, is a book! ” says Dr. Seuss. And I couldn't agree more! Which is why, I am constantly on the lookout to get the best books for my little one to read.  A voracious reader myself, I have always wanted my child to love books and enjoy reading. In fact, I introduced him to books when he was just a few months old and I have always read to him and seen to it that I keep a steady supply of books directed towards him at all times. You must be thinking, what could give me, a book-lover, better joy than shopping for books, right? Well, I thought so too, but soon, I found out otherwise.   They say shopping for children is no child’s play; I agree, but I will let you in on a secret - shopping  with  children, is clearly not for the faint-hearted either! And that is something ...

Mia came home with a long face. All afternoon she stayed in her room and even at dinner, she was very quiet. And as soon as dinner was done, she was up, excusing herself from the table. "I ‘am having a headache," she said. "Can I please go up to my room?" We were all surprised and perplexed to see our happy-go-lucky Mia so gloomy and down. Fearing the worst, I first offered a prayer to my favourite deity, and then went up to her room to see if I could get my darling daughter to talk to me...                                                            ******* I found Mia at her desk. Tapping away at the computer as usual. The minute she saw me, Mia made it clear she didn’t want me there.  "What happened Mia," I asked, "you seem to be very moody today. What's wrong?"  "You forgot today was the selection for de...