This evening I asked my daughter what her favorite books are (she’s 2.5 years old ) and her response was “I don’t like Humpty Dumpty”. Since she’s only 2, her favorite books can change from day-to-day (or hour-to-hour). Still, here are a few of her top choices. I know they’re the best because I think […]
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Raising Multi-Cultural Children
Do you want your children to be open and aware of different cultures? Here are 5 tips for raising multi-cultural children in today’s international society. I have 2 lovely, biracial little girls (ages 3 and 5). Their dad is from India (born and raised). I’m American (with European roots – my mom was born in […]
Encourage Healthy Toddler Eating Habits
Growing up half Indian, my toddler loves all things rice (or rice based like idli, dosa), coconut, mango, etc. I’m glad that she’s exposed to different tastes through my husband’s culture, but I also want her to not just eat rice. I hope to introduce her to a wide variety of food and help her […]
Cross-Cultural Marriage Tips
“Marriage is a duel to the death which no man of honour should decline.” G. K. Chesterton If you are in a duel, you need to know what weapons your opponent has in his arsenal. Marriage is tough enough between two people with similar backgrounds who grew up in the same hometown. A cross-cultural marriage […]
Read it again!
What to do when your toddler says: “Read it again!” My 3-year-old LOVES to read (what toddler doesn’t?). The problem is she usually wants to read the same story – over and over and over. Sometimes I just can’t take it! My solution is to go to the library frequently to get new books – […]
