I met Charu over a year ago at a media event. The one thing that struck a chord was that we were moms to twins! There is a certain bonding that happens when you are a mom to twins. You know you end up talking about those endless nights, while you tiptoed around the room […]
Eco-baby care & green parenting
Being a parent is an incredible feeling, but bringing up twins was something I was unprepared for. While the excitement of nurturing new lives was there, so was anxiety and challenges that I had to face as a new mother. To be able to bond with the babies, to be able to take time out […]
How a WhatsApp rumour spoilt my medicine cabinet
Being a mom and caregiver is not easy. You are not only responsible for everyone’s well-being but also have to be an able knight, keeping your ears and eyes open for information and news especially when it pertains to medicines and their efficacy. One morning, when my phone refused to stop buzzing, I opened it […]
How to use Essential Oils for Kids
When you’re a parent, your child’s health generally takes priority over your own – at least in the case of most parents I know! You’d gladly eat two-day old food from the fridge than give it to your child. You check the temperature of the bath water with your bare hands before putting your child […]
What is helicopter parenting? And how you can avoid it!
“Be the parent today that you want your kids to remember tomorrow.” Whenever I went to the school for an event, a neatly laid out table, displaying the best project works from my boy’s batch were displayed. Eager kids nudged their parents who had a look that would shame the parent like me. My kids […]
How to overcome the fear of math
My fear of Math probably stems from the fact that we had really strict teachers who had zero tolerance towards anyone who did not understand a concept right. Let alone clear a doubt, submitting the homework was a task. Truth be told, I am one of those people who still has that nightmare about turning […]
How to Raise a Non Violent Child
We all are familiar with that one person we’ve crossed our paths with at some point of time. The bully who is always picking on someone less powerful, the one who knows how to be brutal. Violence, particularly among children has been in the recent media attention. Yes, kids can be brutal and we are crying […]
6 ways to keep your emotional balance in your pregnancy
Pregnancy brings with it a flurry of emotions. With the tiny life developing inside you, it is but natural to take that extra precaution. Stress is one of the most common triggers in pregnancy that oscillates moods. While everyday stress is a part of our lives, it is important to keep those levels on the […]
How to Raise a Successful Child
How does your child define success? Do you let them define what success should be according to you? If you asked your child what success means, you’ll probably hear a different story. In a recent survey of school children, aged between 5 and 16, it was found that most children believe the secret to being […]
Anger Management Strategies for Parents
Do you lose your cool every time your child answers back or turns up the TV volume? While feeling angry is absolutely normal, reacting angrily can have a lasting effect on your children. Studies show that parents who frequently lose their tempers raise children who are less empathetic, more depressed and more aggressive. They could […]
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