Amazon Fire TV Stick Review

A question comes in mind.....We have lots of new generation TV connections available nowadays to choose from, so what's the need of an internet TV connection. Does it really worth it?  why should I opt it? What's its need? why spend on it while all other options are available?

all these questions are worth it when it comes to money and while buying a new connection. All of us thinks when it comes to buying a connection for TV. Of course, we have a lot more options available in the market now. Some of them even have recording options in it so what's the need for Fire TV.

Now let's imagine you have to buy two connections for your home then what? I will buy two set-top boxes what's the big deal with it? Right. But at once think again... you will buy two set-top boxes, pay twice the monthly bill, pay for wire connection and get the same connection and above of all you also want an internet connection as in this digital era nothing is important than an internet connection.

So, why spend too much. why not have an internet TV  as you are obviously going to spend on the internet connection after all. 

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now how it's different from others:

Firstly it is going to run on the internet, you can watch your programs on your scheduled time, and pause and replay as many times you want it, and you can also watch programs in your favorite language, no advertisements, and above of all no awkward moments in front of kids.

Benefits:

As I talk about it earlier, your program, your schedule, your comforts, your preferred language and I want to drive your attention to one most important benefit that I felt using it. Its... I can choose what my kid can watch or what's not.  

As now, many TV programs are unfit for children and many advertisements are not meant for them, but we don't have any choice to avoid kids to see those advertisements. In that case, Amazon Fire TV is very helpful, as you also get educational programs on it.

You can schedule your kid's timing to watch their programs.

Many of the cartoons are also from 90s TV serials like POPEYE, Jonny Bravo, Power Puff girls.

You can also relive your own childhood days and can share your memories with your kids. And you can also set the language preference for kids. like you can set English as default if you want them to learn English and can set it to Hindi if you want them to learn Hindi.

It is very helpful in developing vocabulary in kids as they watch their cartoons in the preferred language and can learn from them.

Drawbacks:

As far as per my experience the drawback of this technology is you have to take amazon prime subscription and a good internet connection, as well as there, are many apps for which you need to take a subscription. 

Finally, I can say A Young Thought, New Generation TV,  TV on your fingertips etc. etc. whatever I call it, it satisfies all the nicknames. 

So, As per my review give it a try. Willing to receive your reviews also. Write your review in the comments. Hope you like it! 

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Smartphone Addiction in kids

Sunday morning ….most awaited morning in the whole week, a lazy day and of course, a family fun day. I came up with a new topic idea this Sunday morning “ Smartphone Addiction.

All of us in 20's century are smartphone-addicted either its kids, teens, young or adult. In this Modern Era we can’t imagine our lives without a mobile. From morning to night we all spend hours and hours on mobile without even realizing that.

As soon as we open our eyes our day starts in search for our mobile and then next step is to check WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account and other messages and then replying for those messages and after this routine our day starts off. Starting the day with a cup of coffee or tea are now on back seat nowadays. Then jogging, getting fresh, breakfast, while driving to the office, in meetings, in lunch, on way back home and after getting home at the dinner table and even while sleeping. It's our only all day friend. One and only important friend these days.

Don’t get surprised to see a 2 years old handling mobile device independently. It is more often nowadays. It’s our modern era where a kid doesn’t learn how to take its first step firstly but knows how to unlock a phone.

I know you will say it’s a need of living nowadays all these devices make us more powerful and more independent. Yes, you are right on that no doubt. 

All these devices are also now used by schools to keep kids updated, introduce them to technology and it’s an interesting way of learning ..all these statements are true.

But with every great technology there comes a drawback. And some of the big drawbacks of this technology is its effect on behavior, on eyes, on socialization, and on our relationships.

Imagine your home gathering, what you see nowadays mobile in all hands. The whole family in one place but still not there.

At least we have something to tell our kids about the games we play outside, about our friends, about our experiences as a kid, our fun stories but what they have... to tell to their kids ? may be mobile games...

SMARTPHONE  USE MAKES PARENTS INATTENTIVE

Every parent worries about their kid's behavior these days. But no doubt on this.......According to recent studies these are drawback gifts of these devices. And above of all its only parents that are responsible for this problem in kids. Wonder how?............. let's see

Ask only one question to you

How much time you are spending on your phone?

Have an app that tells the mobile phone usage it will tell you the truth.

It's only our fault. We are the reason kids are glued to their devices. As kids learn to watch us.

When a crying child comes to you, or I can say disturbs you, Ask for your attention. What we do? 

Instead of paying attention to them, to their issues we handover them the mobile with a cartoon video. So, ultimately we are over the situation but giving kids a habit of the device.

Ultimately we are the villains.

So, Open your eyes be a hero, not villains.

Try some Healthy smartphone habits:

 Yup! It is possible to let your kids enjoy time on mobile devices without affecting their behavior problem. And for that all you need to do is just follow some simple rules:

 1. Set Rules.Set rules for all and stick to them. No mobile on the dining table, doing homework before using mobile. And when the whole family is in one place no mobile rule will be the best option.

2. Set Limits. Set the usage limit on mobile devices for all members at home. There are lot many apps to help you with this.

3.Set Warning. kids get so frustrated when they have to stop a game in the middle of a level. give them a 5-minute warning before they have to stop. Enough time to get to the end of a level. When that time is over, they know they have to turn it off. And if they don’t, they get 10 minutes deducted from their next allocated session.

4.Family Time. Start your day with some physical exercise with kids and then have a breakfast with them. Have a chitchat with them about their school about their friends. Go for skating, walking, swimming, or a place where there are a lot of physical activity for kids to do. Have fun being active together and your kids will get into healthy habits. Then you won’t worry about them chilling out for a bit on a mobile device.

5. Free Time If They have free time from their routine try involving them with some home stuff with you it will build a habit of doing their work themselves and helping others. Do painting with them or even reading a story for them will be a fine step.

It will help you improve your bond with them, overcoming your mobile addiction and slowly you see a lot of improvement in their behavior. Early you start, early you will see the change.

Try limiting your mobile usage and give more time to your kid it’s the only solution to this problem.

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Top Gifts For Kids This Festive Season

As Festive Season is ahead why not have talk Gifts. All of us are busy shopping decors, gifts, sweets etc etc etc........and the list is going on.....

Gits ..........a very thoughtful topic for all of us all around the year whether it is for birthday, anniversary, house warming, Diwali , Halloween , Christmas etc.

When it comes to gits we all stuck at a point........

So, there's a lot about talking on this topic. We all think about gifting to family, relatives , neighbors , friends but what about our kids?

Of course, They get lot from all others but the gift that are gifted by their parents means a lot to them and also there are high expectations from their side also. And it is necessary for parents too to be more specific as it will give them a chance to understand their feelings, be their best gift giver and to show them that they are not neglected and you care for them.

So, Let me talk about gifting to kids.......When it comes to gifting kids we all know their high demands, expectations and what they need should be not studious because as per their thinking any gift will not remain a gift if it is related to study .😄😄

 but when it comes to parents we all want something not just a toy but something more useful to them, something studious and of course worth for money.

I summarize some of my findings in just 7 points to give you a idea for this season's festive gift.
May be it will help you. So, Let's Begin..............

1. Alex Toys Early Learning Ready Set Paste Little Hands

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This will be loved by both boys and girls. This will keep them busy and give them a feeling of  being independent as it has pre-cut paper shapes and decorations to glue on . In this way they can also give their hands in decoration and give them as a return gift to all from whom they get gifts and also it will be a nice way of saying thank you by kids and for elders it will be a memorable return gift too.

2.  Micro Blocks

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Trust me give this a try, I personally love it... you can gift this irrespective of age. For younger kids it will need some guidance but trust me when it is done you will love it. You can use it as a showpiece or either gift them as return gift by kids to elders. It will be a lovely thanks giving gift.

3. Alex Toys Paint A Rockpet

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It has many options click on image and you can also find more like this. It will be fun for kids to paint on their own and as they wish.This can also be given as a return gift from kids.

4. Hamleys Street Gliders

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Swoosh. There goes your child. We all know the importance of outdoor activities in our life and in this technical era it is very necessary for kids to go out and play and be socialize. So, there it goes try these gliders which will become a reason for them to go out and explore.

5.  Indoor Football

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This can be a fun way of spending this holiday season with family and friends.

6. Kids Play Tent House

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A fun way to give your child a fantasy world of their own and have their own time in their own world.

7.  Xbox 360 with Kinect

Last but not the least . If  budget is not a problem for you then give it a try. It will be a more fun with kinect as for my personal experience  as it can involve you also in their games and at home ease. You can only download demo versions of games to start with but don't go for too many full version games as it will become more difficult for you to keep them out from it.Of course, there are may video games out there in market but spending too much on video games ....I don't think its a good idea. As these video games get to be out of their life for a while in higher classes I think. But if you are also into playing games yourself then it's worth to buy PS4 etc. 

So,  These are my top 7 list of gifts to kids for this season. Be creative with  gifts whether it will be any gift that you give them. 

But remember to gift them this festive season as a sign of love, care and fun.

Make your bond more stronger with them and one more thing ..... try to gift them a book also along with any gift either it will be of cartoon character or somewhat you want them to read. 

Spend some time with them reading stories for them this holiday.

With this note I m signing Off for this week now. Have a Great week ahead guys !............

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