Someone once said to me – “How you speak to your children becomes their inner voice.” With time, I have found that it’s totally true! While talking to in-laws, relatives, friends and our boss we always keep our tone polite; we choose words sensibly. But when it comes to our own kids, do we choose…
My Husband is a Hands-On-Dad But We Still Argue About These Things
When my daughter was born six years back, my husband was with me during every second of my 11-hour painful labor. When he took our baby in his lap for the first time, I could see the confidence on his face, and it gave me a clear indication that I was lucky to have him…
#RekindleTheSparkChallenge – 5 Ways Valentine’s Day Has Changed For Us Before and After Kids!
What’s Valentine’s Day? Well, we all very well know what it is. It is a special day dedicated to your love. As you continue thinking about this, here are the words that will flash in your mind: romance, date, chocolates, roses, gifts…Here’s how your love goes: “Roses are red, violets are blue, you love me,…
Story : Love of my tastebuds.
Story : Love of my tastebuds. Me holding Cadbury Bournville was just looking at the beauty of packet and wanted to indulge in the mesmerizing taste Ummm….. My heart : Just have it its yumm. 2 or 3 bites will not harm you. My Brain : No, do not, control yourself these 2 to 3…
Mama Earth Product Review
I promised my baby to give her the best care and safe life as all Moms do. As a Mom of a newborn, I always remained anxious before feeding, bathing or choosing any product for my bundle of love. In an urge to choose best for my baby, I have done lot of research and…
Keeping My Baby Dry At Night Seemed Impossible. Here’s What Finally Worked
“Baby is sleeping – talk, walk, and knock softly. If you wake him I will kill you!” I saw this quote on a poster in a baby shop. And I really couldn’t agree more! I think one of the most important yet most difficult tasks of parenting is to put baby to bed AND keep…
6 Times You Shouldn’t Give Your Baby an Oil Massage, Never Mind Tradition
The moment that I held my baby in my arms for the first time, after a long, long wait of nine months, I promised myself: I would never take chances with her health and care. Most women turn to their own mothers and grandmothers for guidance about the baby’s daily routine – feeding time, feeding…
Funny Things My Husband Now Asks Me Over The Phone After We Became Parents
I heard it being said many times – “Life changes once you become a parent.” But, you only grasp a concept fully when you experience it yourself. I was prepared for, expecting even, the change that was to come… and come it did. From going to the washroom, to cooking, to planning a trip to…
I Was Told That a Stay-At-Home-Mom Is a ‘Wrong’ Example For Her Daughter
During a discussion with a few friends, one of my friends said to another “You opted to be stay-at-home mom, you know this could be a wrong example for your daughters”. This statement left a strong impact on my mind and a question in my eyes. Quite a few of us gave up our career…
All Hell Broke Loose at Home When My Family and I Disagreed Over These Baby-Care Decisions
“Oh! My baby is crying. Let me feed you.” Meera said.”No, Let me oust evil eye.” Meera’s mother-in-law replied. “No, Mom, she is hungry.” Meera persisted. Her MIL glared at her. There would be a major scene later that day. In our Indian family system, we always believe in taking joint decisions. We always believe…