Breaking news! Finally earned the title of “Cool Mom” from my little one… Earning the title of “Cool Mom” is an achievement, but let’s be real, it’s not always a walk in the park. Who knew that allowing our kids to have unconventional food choices or embracing lazy summer days would earn us this label? While […]
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Embracing the “I Don’t Know”: A Parenting Superpower!
Embracing the “I Don’t Know”: A Parenting Superpower! Confession time, fellow parents! Being a parent means being ready for anything, even those tricky questions our little ones throw our way. I have no qualms about admitting when I don’t have an answer to my child’s endless stream of questions. And if you come to […]
Are you raising a “Consumer”?
As parents, we all want our children to be happy and fulfilled. It’s natural for us to want to make special days and festivals memorable for our children. But in today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in the world of consumption, especially when we’re bombarded with messages telling us that we need more, […]
Are we teaching value of experiences over material things to children?
As a parent, I have always tried to instill the value of experiences over material things in my children. In a world that often emphasizes the importance of owning the latest gadgets or clothes, it can be a challenge to teach children the value of creating memories and experiences. Here are some strategies that I […]
Fashion hacks for Millennial Moms- Mommy Style Edit
It feels quite odd at times that we- kids of 80s & 90s – who have seen the high of fashion wave of those times- are now all grown up. Not only that, we’re having children of our own and bringing new ideas and trends into the creative world of parenting. When it comes to […]
When it’s the little things that often matter more
I often wonder what my kids think about me. Honestly, by now they know, and understand a lot about my traits, attitude, characteristics, shortcomings and strengths. You know I’m not good at the big things. I’m not good at planning big birthday parties, taking these two on a zillion outings (unless they involve a bookstore […]
How long should you wait after asking a question to your child?
How long should you wait after asking a question to your child? Honestly, I never gave much heed to this “wait time” but of late I have realized, or I should say, my kids have made me realize that I need to work on my patience levels. They simply say “Mumma, I am still thinking!” […]
10 Healthy Recipes For Back To School Lunches
I don’t know about you but my thoughts have definitely turned to unlocking and getting back to school. It feels surreal that we’ll get to see our kids, once again, heading back to ‘real’ classrooms, spending time with their friends, getting to meet their teachers and getting to enjoy their childhood in the real sense!!! […]
10 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Get Some Exercise During The Lockdown
Three months into the first lockdown in 2020 and the most common worry amongst parents, besides everything else, was how to keep children physically active. If you look at the scenario, truly the past 18 months of pandemic and the life our children have been leading, is quite unreal. It simply goes against the very […]
10 Apps That Make A Mom’s Life Easier
Being a mom is a tough job—whether your child is three months, three years, or 13 years old, they keep you on your toes. To go along with the job of parenting is the task of keeping your household moving smoothly too. So there’s nothing wrong with getting a little help to keep your family […]