Author: Dr. Gauri Kshirsagar MBBS, DNB (DVL)

I am a mother of two charming twin girls and a DERMATOLOGIST by profession. I practice in Undri, Pune at Nuleaf Skin Clinic and Hair Transplant Center. I am practising in the field of Cosmetology and Dermatology for more than 10 years. One of my passions is blogging and I hope to share my ideas and experiences in raising my twin daughters through my blog -"www.raisingtwinsblog.in"

Super Powering girls: Why more Female Superheroes are Important and a need of the hour

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Girls’ empowerment, to be fair, has been part of the Disney princess marketing message. Ever since The Little Mermaid came out in 1989, Disney has been customising fairy tales to make them palatable to modern sensibilities — injecting some level of spunk or work ethic into one-dimensional characters, tweaking story lines so princesses could play at least some role in their own saving. But I have felt these efforts to be faulty given how the tie-in consumer products have turned out. Segregated toy aisles — Cars vs. Dolls, Lego Star Wars vs. Lego Friends, pink vs. blue, delicate toys vs. masculine toys — and the messages they send to both boys and girls about ambition, interests, and career possibilities. Their purpose is to primp, pose, and drum up a global appetite for bling.

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Review: ‘One with Nature’, Fun Nature Fest for Kids and Parents!

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One of Pune’s biggest landmark, Empress garden in camp has been a host to numerable kid friendly activities over the past few years. One such fun fest was organized by Beyond Academics in December 8th and 9th 2018 called the ‘One with Nature’ which the twins attended (They were 5 years old then). With a Sprawling garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers and a kids’ area, it was a day well spent with lots of kid oriented fun activities. Continue reading “Review: ‘One with Nature’, Fun Nature Fest for Kids and Parents!” →

DIY Activity 21: Make your own Puppet Theatre

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If you grew up watching the Muppets or Punch and Judy, you probably understand just how magical puppets can be for children. Through these larger-than-life characters, young audiences learn important lessons and form long-lasting bonds. But it’s not just watching puppets that can make a difference in young children’s lives; playing puppets can have a profound effect on childhood development, too. Handing over a hand puppet or two to your child opens up a world of imaginative and open-ended play.

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DIY Activity 20: Easy-to-make fresh flower tiara, corsage and necklace in under 20 minutes!

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Floral crowns and tiaras are so pretty and dreamy to make for playing pretend fairy princess or are a simple way to dress up for a spring or summer party. From crowns made of fresh flowers to felt, crepe tissue, or paper, they just add a beautiful touch to the dress. Continue reading “DIY Activity 20: Easy-to-make fresh flower tiara, corsage and necklace in under 20 minutes!” →

Hair Loss after Pregnancy

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Hair loss after pregnancy is quiet common and distressing. This kind of hair loss generally begins about 1-2 months after delivery. Severity is much more in twin/triplet (multiple pregnancies). Onset is a lot of times sudden and a bunch of hairs are lost before even treatment is started.

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Review: ‘Bumble Jumble’ Play centre at Undri, Pune

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Spread over an area of 10,000+ sq. ft., Bumble Jumble will enchant your little ones with a vivacious assortment of age-appropriate and gadget-free games and activities. Peppered with dollops of bright colours from ceiling to floor overlooking the in-house restaurant separated by a glass partition, the entire play area is a visual treat.

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Review: Hamley’s Giant Desk Tidy

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My twins love art…..it’s a form of expression for them. I had a eye on this ‘Giant Desk Tidy’ by Hamley’s for a long time, but thought the cost of 3599/- was too steep. So when Hamley’s announced their 50% sale this year, I had to buy it for the girls.

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Product review: Lego Classic Brick 10696, 484 pcs

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This was my first Lego classic set purchase, after my 5-year old twins transitioned from Duplo. The 10696 Lego brick is the medium sized one, which I feel is quite adequate for a beginner with 484 pcs. It has wide range of creativity from house, flowers, cars, trains, alligator etc. Continue reading “Product review: Lego Classic Brick 10696, 484 pcs” →

DIY Activity 20: Make a fairy wand in under a minute

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I made these wands this Christmas for a nativity scene play in my daughter’s school. It’s quite easy to make if you have the required materials and a hot glue gun. Continue reading “DIY Activity 20: Make a fairy wand in under a minute” →

‘Our little Tomato Plant’ – The twins’ gardening endeavour

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Children love nearly anything pertaining to nature. They love digging in the dirt, creating yummy treats, and playing around trees. Children are curious by nature, and there is no greater joy than that from a child who has cultivated plants from his or her own vegetable garden. We undertook this fun “our little tomato plant” activity as a summer project which went on for the next 6 months until it bore a tomato near Christmas time and is still going on. Continue reading “‘Our little Tomato Plant’ – The twins’ gardening endeavour” →