Here presenting to you my 3rd Book Review and today I am going to tell you about Charu Sareen Gujjal’s ‘A to Z of Parenting Twins’. If you are expecting twins anytime soon or are already a parent of twins, then you should stick with this post till the end. If you are visiting my blog for the first time or after a very long time, here’s a quick update. I have added a new category on my blog for book reviews, do check it out for more book recommendations.

Hey guys, hope you all are doing well. I know I’ve been MIA here since last few weeks and it’s because I am planning to do a month-long Blog Train in June-July. Yes, you read it right! My blog is turning two so I thought why not plan a #BirthdayBlogTrain just like last year. The previous blog train was all about summers while this one will run under the theme ‘Monsoon’. The planning part is almost done and now we are prepping our train to embark on an amazing journey. Stay tuned as I will soon be sharing a blog with all the details! For now, let’s get started with the book review.

Book Title: A To Z of Parenting Twins

Genre: Parenting

Author: Charu Sareen Gujjal

Number of Pages: 58

About the Author

Charu Sareen Gujjal, is a former teacher and language trainer, turned into a writer and a passionate blogger. She actively writes about her parenting journey on her blog ‘The Mom Sagas’ where she records all her wonderful motherhood experiences and everyday sagas of raising twins.

Review: A To Z of Parenting Twins

Charu is a mom to three-year-old twins Aarav and Aarohi whom she lovingly calls A&A. In the words of the Author, ‘having twins is a one-of-its-kind experience. It is beautiful, joyful, rewarding but equally challenging and demanding’. And I can’t agree more with her. Although I’m not a twin parent, I can totally imagine what goes into parenting twins. It’s everything double! Double the struggles and double the fun.

As you can make up from the book title, A to Z of Parenting Twins, is about the author’s experience of raising twins. And, she has covered most of the common concerns and challenges faced by the parents of twins during the initial years. The best thing about the book is the value she has added in the form of tried and tested tips, tricks, and suggestions that could come handy for any twin parent in the moment of doubt and chaos.

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The book has 26 chapters and each chapter is linked to an alphabet and deals with different aspects of parenting twins. To add that touch of fun and make it more interesting, the author has also talked about the myths and unknown facts about twins. And, some hilarious questions people ask about twins to their parents. I could connect some of the myths to our old Bollywood movies and one that topped the charts is ‘Judwaa’.

If one twin cries, the other will cry too is a myth!

The author has tried to cover all the topics from breastfeeding to potty training to maintaining a schedule and time management with kids. She has also shared a list of essential gears for twins required in the first year. All in all, I would say, the book is comprehensive yet concise. It covers everything that a parent of twins wants to know to make their parenting journey smooth and stress-free.

There’s a chapter dedicated to a father’s perspective on raising twins where Charu has interviewed her husband to share his point of view on different aspects of parenting. I found it quite relevant to ask a father about what he thinks and feels about raising twins. Since the role of a father is as important especially if you are in a nuclear setup.

I didn’t find any cons in the book but I really missed the pictures. I am sure the related pictures would have added a little more charm to the book.

Conclusion

A to Z of Parenting Twins is a very well written and easy to understand comprehensive guide for twin parents. All the chapters are well planned and outlined with the right kind of information which comes directly from the author’s parenting experience. I would recommend this book to all the twin parents especially to expecting and new parents. I am sure you will find this book really beneficial with all the valuable takeaways it offers.

If you want to read this book, you can download your FREE copy (available for a limited time only) from #BlogchatterEbook Library.

Note: This book review has been written as part of the Blogchatter Book Review Program

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Hey guys, how’s the summer treating you? We are eagerly waiting for monsoons to arrive in the North & cool down the heat wave a bit. Today, I am going to review another book for you guys. This one is from the parenting category and a perfect one for art and craft lovers. This is Dr. Surbhi Prapanna’s ‘Creative Kids’. I have added a new category on my blog for book reviews, do check it out for more book recommendations.

Now that schools are closed and kids are creating havoc at home, I know you moms are finding it difficult to stay sane. Want to know how you can keep your kids engaged at home in a fun way? Learn A to Z of kids art, craft and DIY with ‘Creative Kids’. I am sure this book will take away all your woes and make your summers fun.

Book Title: Creative Kids

Genre: Parenting

Author: Dr. Surbhi Prapanna

Number of Pages: 81

Review: Creative Kids

‘Creative Kids’ is a collection of 26 easy art, craft, DIY and fun activities for kids. The best part about these activities is that these are simple & entertaining and can be prepared using easily available inexpensive home supplies. All the activities are designed by the author which she used to keep her kids creatively engaged at home. As per the author, these activities are suitable for kids 4-9 years old however I felt some activities can be done with toddlers too under supervision.

The author has very neatly explained each activity starting with the story behind that particular activity which adds the personal charm to the book. I really liked the tips, learnings, and benefits shared at the end of each activity. My personal favorites are the group activities to promote intellectual development in kids and patchwork & scrapbooking which can be enjoyed as family activities. She has also recommended some books to learn more about these activities which I found a great addition.

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I am really impressed by the way each chapter is outlined keeping in mind the interest of kids. The author has also suggested an interesting TV series for kids which is not just a source of entertainment but provides a great learning experience for both kids as well as adults.

Then there are some crafts which are totally inspired by nature and others which recycle and upcycle old things. These are some really thoughtful activities where kids get to learn some major life lessons while enjoying their craft work. The author has two daughters hence some of the activities are girl-oriented like preparing natural lip balm and hair care DIY masks. But I guess, even little boys would enjoy making these.

Conclusion

Creative Kids is a must have for all kids & parents who love DIY activities. You get to try some easy and fun art & craft activities without burning a hole in your pocket. The best part about the book is the author’s personal touch and the variety of topics which not only covers the activities but also talks about the intellectual and personality development of the kids. If you want to make your summer vacations cool, go grab your copy now!

I want to congratulate Author Dr. Surbhi Prapanna for publishing her first E-book and I wish her all the very best for her journey as an author.

About the Author

Dr. Surbhi Prapanna is a homeopathic therapist by profession and a writer and a blogger by passion. She has more than 4 years of professional writing experience and her work had been published on various prestigious online platforms like Momspresso.com, kidstoppress.com, cureJoy.com, and shivanaspirit.com.

I loved reading this book and would recommend it to all the parents. If you want to read this book, you can download your FREE copy (available for a limited time only) from #BlogchatterEbook Library.

Note: This book review has been written as part of the Blogchatter Book Review Program

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Hey guys, hope you all are doing well. I will be starting a new category on my blog for Book Reviews starting from this month. Today, I am going to review Dr. Manju Thakur’s ebook ‘Learning Through Journeying‘. Since this will be my first book review on my blog, I am quite excited about it. So, let’s get started!

First of all, I want to congratulate Author Dr. Manju Thakur for achieving a big milestone in her writing journey by publishing her first book. I have been following her blog since BlogchatterA2Z and some of her travel tales were so captivating that it kept me craving for more. The way she narrates her stories, you will know she’s a storyteller by heart. So, when I came to know that she will be publishing her first book based on her travel experiences I was quite excited to read it.

Book Title: Learning Through Journeying

Genre: Travel

Author: Dr. Manju Thakur

Number of Pages: 72

Review: Learning Through Journeying

‘Learning Through Journeying’ is a travelogue based on Author’s personal travel experiences with her parents, friends and her family. She calls her husband Mr. Coolhead and while reading her book you will know why he’s been given this name. From the cover of her book, I guessed the book will have travel stories from her visits to the hills as the Author likes to call herself a mountain girl. However, I was wrong in guessing that and was surprised to read her fascinating and gripping tales from every corner of the country.

I would like to mention that readers should not mistake ‘Learning Through Journeying’ to be a typical travel book. In fact, the focus of the book is on stories & learnings which are her real-life experiences and she narrates each of that excellently in her book. Having said that it doesn’t mean there are no place descriptions or itineraries. The author has presented the layout of each chapter skillfully which starts with a small description of the place, followed by the tale from that journey and ending with her learnings.

Here’s a snapshot of Learning from one of her journey’s. Can you guess which camping site she’s mentioning here?

As they say, storytellers take you along with their narration and you become a part of their story. The same happened to me. As soon as I began reading, I started imagining myself as part of her journey. If one chapter I pictured myself standing beside the author in knee-deep snow with bare feet and then jumping off the hill and sliding down the snow. Another chapter took me to a thick jungle in the Southern part of the country where the author was anxiously waiting for a ride to the city. Each story has its moment of wow and wonder. Oops…did I share the spoiler? Well, no because these are just a few of the many thrilling adventures that are in store for you.

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Conclusion

With the end of each chapter there comes some bonus learning from the journey which in fact are life’s greatest lessons. And one learns these lessons when they step out of their comfort zone. The author has beautifully related these lessons with her journey. You really can’t miss these words of wisdom from the author. Another great reminder that traveling is not just about exploring places, it’s more about exploring our own strengths and weaknesses.

One of my favorite learnings which I completely believe in –

In the words of the author, this book will inspire some of you to travel, to learn, and to make your own stories.

The reason that it took me more than 1 day to read this book is that I wanted to soak in the beauty of each and every place and the experience that the author has beautifully captured in her words.

About the Author

Dr. Manju Thakur aka Mann is a Doctorate in Animal Physiology. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor at College level in Himachal Pradesh. Having spent about eight years in this profession, to her, storytelling comes naturally.

I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to all the travel lovers. If you want to read this book, you can download your FREE copy (available for a limited time only) from #BlogchatterEbook Library.

Note: This book review has been written as part of the Blogchatter Book Review Program

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