All posts by Anchel Krishna

Why We Love Thanksgiving

By Anchel Krishna @Anchelk Anchel talks about how this traditional North American holiday blends in with her South Asian upbringing. As we were growing up, my Thanksgiving weekend wasn’t filled with table full of turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and pumpkin pies. In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday

The Importance of Celebrating Occasions As a Family

The importance of celebrating together By Anchel Krishna @anchelk   Every year from at the end of September our family enters a virtual daily ritual/whirlwind of cake, presents, celebratory meals, happy birthday and a rendition of baar  baar din ye aaye led by my brother-in-law. My sister-in-law, mother-in-law, dad, sister

5 Ways to Help Your Child Learn All Year Round

By Anchel Krishna @anchelk   With school back in session for most kids (and their parents) your attention may be turning to how you can help your kids learn this year. Here are my favourite tips:   1.     Set up a routine  Kids of any age thrive on a routine.