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The A-Z of India – Playtime with Indigrow
I love being an ABCD (American Born Confused Desi). Why? Because our children today have SO many more options to blend their mixed heritages and learn about them in creative ways than we…
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6 Tips for a Successful Holi with Little Kids
It was a busy weekend at our house! First, I’ve been getting over a 3 month cold/cough/fever that resulted in beginning a massive antibiotic dose. The meds pretty much wiped me of energy.…
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Swedish Waffle Day {Våffeldagen} & A Recipe
Happy våffeldagen! Which is to say, happy waffle day! Yes, true story. March 25th is Our Lady’s Day. This is when the angel Gabriel announces the forthcoming birth of Jesus. In Swedish this…
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10 Fun Holi Projects to do with Kids
Spring is here! Flowers are blooming. Pollen is attacking us (I can’t be certain I will survive this season of allergies) and kids everywhere are waiting for the Easter Bunny. But there is…
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Hinduism, Swastikas, and Children
It’s a symbol that we find daily in our lives as Hindus, Jains, and even secular Indians. Thousands of years old, spanning cultures and continents, the swastika has been a symbol of goodness,…
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The Ultimate Resource List of South Asian Toys, Books & Inspiration for Children
Sneak peek! Looking for books or toys that celebrate being South Asian? Whether you are Indian or Pakistani or Sri Lankan, the market for high quality products for our children is exploding. This…
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Best Ways to Learn Gujarati For Parents & Children
My life has always been a linguistic mess. My parents spoke English to me, to each other they spoke Marathi and my mother spoke Gujarati, English, Marathi, and Hindi. Not to mention my…
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Gujarati Alphabet Flashcards & Memory Games
In my endeavor to learn Gujarati and introduce the kids to my mother’s mother tongue, I stumbled upon Sanskar Learning on Instagram. It was serendipitous that I found Vaishali on Insta – she…
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My Pop of Color Indian Maternity Photo Shoot
I am excited to share with you my maternity part II photo shoot! We did the first maternity photo shoot two years ago at The Lighthouse at Glen Cove. It’s this secret historic…
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Top 10 (unisex!) Eid Gifts For Toddlers That Won’t Break the Bank
Eid, marking the end of the Ramadan, is coming up in a couple weeks and I thought I’d share some favorite Eid gifts to give to children. My friend, Sidra, at Jasmine and…