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Daycare vs Nanny — Which is Better for Your Child? A Chennai Parent’s Guide Home Curriculum Admissions Blog Contact Home › Blog › Daycare vs Nanny Daycare vs Nanny — Which is Better for Your Child? A Chennai Parent’s Guide By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read For dual-income families in Chennai — and increasingly, for single-parent households and work-from-home professionals — the question of child care is one of the most important decisions you will face in your child’s early years. …

Preparing Your Child for LKG — Everything Parents Need to Know Home Curriculum Admissions Blog Contact Home › Blog › Preparing Your Child for LKG Preparing Your Child for LKG — Everything Parents Need to Know By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read The transition to LKG is one of the most significant milestones in a young child’s educational journey. For parents in India, it often comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety — excitement about watching your child step into …

Brain Food — Nutrition Guide for Preschool-Age Children (2-6 Years) | Kayo International Preschool Child Health & Nutrition Brain Food — Nutrition Guide for Preschool-Age Children (2-6 Years) By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read Between ages two and six, your child’s brain is undergoing the most rapid period of growth it will ever experience. It is forming neural pathways for language, memory, attention, problem-solving, and emotional regulation — and every single one of these processes is fuelled by nutrition. What your …

Is Your Child Ready for Preschool? 10 Signs to Look For Is Your Child Ready for Preschool? 10 Signs to Look For By Veena Sundaramurthy | Published: March 23, 2026 | Reading time: 6 minutes One of the most common questions Indian parents ask is: “When should I start preschool for my child?” There is no single correct age, but most children between 1.5 and 3 years begin showing signs that they are ready to explore a world beyond home. This guide will help you recognise those signs, prepare your …

Why Toddler Tantrums Are Normal — And 7 Calm Strategies That Actually Work | Kayo International Preschool Child Behaviour Why Toddler Tantrums Are Normal — And 7 Calm Strategies That Actually Work By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read Your two-year-old is lying on the supermarket floor, screaming because you put the biscuit packet back on the shelf. Every nearby shopper is staring. Your mother-in-law’s voice echoes in your head: “You are spoiling this child.” Your own frustration is mounting. You want …

Screen Time for Toddlers — How Much is Too Much? Expert Guidelines for Indian Parents | Kayo International Preschool Parenting Insights Screen Time for Toddlers — How Much is Too Much? Expert Guidelines for Indian Parents By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read It is the question that haunts nearly every modern Indian parent: “Am I letting my child watch too much?” Whether it is a phone handed over during a restaurant meal, a YouTube rhyme playing during dinner preparation, or a …