One Stop Destination

I am spreading my wings to fly away into the blue yonder A new place, a new home. Will it be? I ponder.                                 Life is a gift. I do agree, but good or bad? I do not know. Hope in heart, Dream in eyes, That is how I will go. See the full PicLit at PicLits.com

Meeting  after 15 years, Catching up for years gone by. Chatting up for moments lost. Serendipity. Sitting in a Tea Lounge. Expression of thoughts Exchange  of pakodas. Relaxation. Eating place Meeting place Chatting place Planning place. Teasing place. Reserving place. Dining Hall. Searching  for the elusive. Walking by the riverside. Spotting ponies, Counting peacocks. A walk to remember. Drawing, Colouring, Playing, Watching, Singing, Dancing. Cousin Time. A pair of Jeans. A regal Coat. A vital I - card. Lost and found. Laughing out loudly. Remembering  good times. Standing up in support. Family.

I was clearing the children's toy cupboard yesterday evening. It was like going down the memory lane. Most of the toys had been bought since the time my elder child was born (she is now about to turn eight!). And yes, these are coming in handy for my younger one as well (though further additions have definitely been made!). That's when I realized toys have had a big role to play in enhancing developments in my children. I had learnt as a student of Psycholog that play is one of the finest approach with regards to assured development in children. But sometimes, parents do end up either giving too little toys or going overboard.  So, here are my general guidelines, that I keep in mind, while buying age specific toys for my kids. I have included the general abilities you can notice in that particular age as well as their appropriate toys. Of course, it goes without saying that you need not buy all specified toys. You can choose according to your budget and most important, yo