आज की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में माता-पिता बनना पहले से कहीं ज़्यादा चुनौतीपूर्ण हो गया है। जहाँ पुरानी पीढ़ियाँ एक सहज और सामुदायिक माहौल में बच्चों को बड़ा करती थीं, वहीं आधुनिक पेरेंटिंग ने नई चुनौतियों का एक जटिल सेट हमारे सामने खड़ा कर दिया है। यह सिर्फ बच्चों को पालने का काम नहीं रहा, …
Parenting trends keep evolving. First, we had gentle parenting, teaching us empathy, connection, and emotional awareness. It was revolutionary — and necessary. But somewhere along the way, many of us found ourselves over-explaining, over-protecting, and rescuing our kids from every little mistake. That’s when I noticed something familiar happening with my son, Hitarth. Sometimes, without …
After three years of beach vacations, our little adventurer Hitarth was ready for mountains, mist, and fresh air! When my brother invited us to Ooty for his son’s second birthday, we said YES —and what a magical 4-day family trip it turned out to be! Trip Highlights at a Glance: 4-day family getaway to Ooty …
I’ve always heard the phrase ‘some days are hard in parenting’… but a few days back, I felt like I truly lived one of those bad days in parenting for the first time. Morning Mayhem It started in the morning — my son usually eats a banana for breakfast during school days. But that day, …
Finding a safe, reliable baby stroller under 3000 rupees might seem challenging, but it’s absolutely possible. Indian brands have mastered the art of delivering essential features at budget-friendly prices. Whether you’re a first-time parent testing the waters or looking for a secondary stroller, this price range offers excellent options that don’t compromise on safety. In …
When we talk about preparing our daughters for the future, we often focus on academics, safety, confidence, independence and emotional strength. But one of the most powerful life skills we often overlook is financial literacy for girls. Recently, I came across a short film by DSP Mutual Fund, and it moved me deeply. It didn’t …
The Perfect Way to Build Essential Skills in Children If you are a parent or caregiver, you know how important it is to find fun activities that promote essential skills in children. Among the many picture sequencing games for children available today, the What’s Next 1 game stands out above the rest. This remarkable game …
As a mother of a curious and adventurous 3.9-year-old son named Hitarth, I know firsthand the importance of nurturing independence in toddlers. From my personal experiences, I’ve learned that instilling a sense of autonomy, responsibility, and self-confidence from a young age can have a lasting impact on their growth and development. In this post, I …
Strength is not always about lifting heavy weights or running long distances.Sometimes, it’s about carrying pain in your heart every single day, yet still finding a way to smile for the sake of your children. I know a woman like that.A mother.A wife.A daughter-in-law. From the outside, she looks like a cheerful, active woman — …
Originally published on April 1, 2021, this heartfelt story — shared by a real mother — has been updated on August 2, 2025, to offer renewed strength and support to moms going through postpartum depression after twin birth or similar journeys. Like others, my pregnancy was not a normal one. My first sonography said that …
