Tag: Diwali with Kids

As Diwali approaches, my inbox fills with variations of the exact same panicked text message: “Riddhi, the evening puja is right during bedtime, the loud firecrackers start just as my 18-month-old falls asleep, and we’re expected at a family dinner during his sleep time! Do I skip the celebrations, or do I risk an overtired meltdown?” The festive season brings warmth, bright lights, and cherished family gatherings. But for a toddler whose emotional stability relies heavily on sleep predictability, it can feel like a sensory storm. Here is the good …