DIY activity 17: Disney Frozen Elsa & Anna Yarn Wig Hair

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When the animated film “Frozen” was released last year, no one expected it to become a worldwide juggernaut. “Frozen,” which earned more than $1.2 billion at the box office, is not only the first “princess” movie to make the list of top 10 grossing animated films, even more astonishingly, it is also the No. 1 animated film of all time. Little girls have long been drawn to princesses. My twins were born, the same year the movie was released (2013) and have literally grown up watching the movie. My twins now almost 5, enjoy re-enacting the scene when it comes on and that they never change characters; one twin always plays Elsa, and the other plays Anna. From their dramatic positions on the floor to their giggling while they run around, the twins are spot-on. Hence this summer I wanted to give them a little surprise by making these Elsa-Anna crochet wigs made of beautiful yarn. Continue reading “DIY activity 17: Disney Frozen Elsa & Anna Yarn Wig Hair” →

Detailed cost of vaccination/ Immunization in India (Birth to 10 years of age) – with 2018 updated pdf file download

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*DISCLAIMER:  Please do check the ingredients and cost of the vaccine on the manufacturer’s website. Do discuss the vaccine in detail with your paediatrician before making a decision. We DO NOT promote any brands. This article is only for information and discussion. It is NOT an advice column.

In India, there are number of vaccines given to a child since birth right upto the age of five years and each vaccine has a different schedule and dosage. To complicate further every vaccine has multiple brand names which determines its market cost. There isn’t a proper site which lists out the cost according to the Immunization schedule. Continue reading “Detailed cost of vaccination/ Immunization in India (Birth to 10 years of age) – with 2018 updated pdf file download” →

Unboxing ‘Peppa Pig’ Playsets -video

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Unboxing two ‘Peppa Pig’ playsets – (1) Peppa Pig’s Classroom (2) Peppa’s outdoor fun swing. This product is available is available at a reasonable price in any Hamley’s store. Hope you enjoy the video. For more videos subscribe to our youtube channel. Log on and follow our website: http://www.raisingtwinsblog.com Continue reading “Unboxing ‘Peppa Pig’ Playsets -video” →

Review: ‘Funky Monkeys’ Play centre at Koregaon Park, Pune

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An indoor play center is a fantastic way to give your children 60 minutes of physical activity and best of all it is “Exercise in Disguise” as the kids are just having great fun…Running, Jumping, Climbing, Crawling and Sliding… Play is what kids do best!! ‘Funkey Monkeys’ is an indoor play area at Nitesh Hub in Koregaon Park, is a very good option for parents who want to have a fun and relaxing time with their kids in Pune. Continue reading “Review: ‘Funky Monkeys’ Play centre at Koregaon Park, Pune” →

DIY activity 16: Easy-to-make kid’s Christmas pin/brooch

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Since Victorian times, people have worn decorative jewellery to show their excitement and affection for the Christmas season. Some wear brooches with trumpeting angels, while others favour pins sporting silver bells, red-nosed reindeer, or a Christmas tree. This year I decided to make a funky and  Christmas brooch for their school Christmas party. Continue reading “DIY activity 16: Easy-to-make kid’s Christmas pin/brooch” →

School Admissions (Part 2): Comprehensive Comparison between CBSE and ICSE boards in India

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In my previous post I have noted down the comparative salient features of the common school boards available in India. The choice of board makes a significant difference in the early development of the child and his/her exposure to the kind of education system that we have. In the Indian education system, two of the most recognised boards of education that one gets to opt for are CBSE and ICSE. In this article I have made a chart comparing the detail points between CBSE and ICSE boards in India.

During the admission process of my twin girls I had narrowed down to these two boards, considering that IB and IGCSE boards do not have great reviews in Pune (2016) and also the state board wouldn’t have a good exposure for competitive exams. Having said that it does not mean they are bad or have lesser standard than CBSE and ICSE, but each child has their own individual personality and needs which should complement the board you choose for them. Both my girls have different personalities, one is a studious kind for whom ICSE was better suited and the other is a free spirited artistic one who would do better in CBSE. Lot of other factors made me choose CBSE for both of my kids, which I will discuss in the next article.

Following is the Chart comparing both the boards. Please do click on the link: Comparative chart of CBSE vs ICSE

The selection of a suitable board for your child can make a lot of difference in their early development and level of exposure that they will get. Every parent wants their child to be in an environment which is conducive to their overall growth. Think, analyze and then take a calculated move.

Other Articles in this series:

  1. School Admissions: Introduction

  2. School Admissions (Part 1): Types of school boards in India

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School Admissions (Part 1): Types of school boards in India

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”- Nelson Mandela

Education plays an important role in the progress of an individual’s mind and country. Education being one of the most important factors responsible to shape the personality of an individual.

Quality is the most cherished goal in human endeavour and especially in the field of education, hence choosing the right board and school for your child becomes a very important factor. Education in India is very highly dependent on the syllabus offered and most parents choose schools based on the syllabus it offers rather than on the kind of education imparted by the school. There are lot of factors which determine school admissions, so in this post I have discussed  basic points about the types of school boards in India. Continue reading “School Admissions (Part 1): Types of school boards in India” →

School Admissions: Introduction

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If you are reading this article, that means you have come to the stage where your child is ready to go to school, and you are gearing up for school admissions. I know, it’s quite a competition out there, but relax if you have your sorted out your priorities regarding school selection, then it gets quite easy from there. Continue reading “School Admissions: Introduction” →

DIY activity 15: How to make an easy kid’s playhouse out of an ordinary cardboard box.

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Childhood….. it’s that time in life where a simple cardboard box can make you incredibly excited and entertained for hours on end. And if you throw in a couple of sheets and pillows, well, that’s icing on the cake. In this article, I will give you some tips and ideas on how to convert an ordinary cardboard box into a fun play house. Continue reading “DIY activity 15: How to make an easy kid’s playhouse out of an ordinary cardboard box.” →

DIY Activity 14: WALL-E and EVE amigurumi plush toys

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In the movie WALL-E, in 2805, Earth is abandoned and largely contaminated with garbage, with its people evacuated on giant star liners. Humans have left behind WALL-E robot trash compactors to clean up, however, all have since stopped functioning, except one unit who has gained sentience and is able to stay active using parts from other units. He is a small mobile compactor box with all-terrain treads, three-fingered shovel hands, binocular eyes, and retractable solar cells for power. Although working diligently to fulfill his directive to clean up the garbage he is distracted by his curiosity, collecting trinkets of interest.  EVE (Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator), is a sleek robot probe whose directive is to locate vegetation on Earth and verify habitability. She has a glossy white egg-shaped body and blue LED eyes. “WALL·E” is everything we’ve come to expect from Pixar and more- colorful, vibrant, imaginative, exciting, involving, beautiful, and most importantly a film with interesting, involving characters. Most importantly, however, it is perfect entertainment.

Wall E and Eve (in Wall E’s words Evaaa…..) are of  my twin’s favourite cartoon pairs, among their many pretend play toys. WALL-E movie toys are hardly available, especially in India and so tried my hands with amigurumi. The pattern came out quite good for both WALL- E and EVE. Continue reading “DIY Activity 14: WALL-E and EVE amigurumi plush toys” →