Hello to all the wonderful parents out there! As a mother of Hitarth, my beautiful 4-year-old son, I understand the struggle that we parents face in managing our children’s screentime. In today’s tech-savvy world, screens are everywhere, and children are drawn to them like magnets. Same was with Hitarth who once had a fondness for …
Every few weeks, I scroll through the news — and my heart sinks all over again. Another story. Another young life lost to suicide. Another family shattered. And I sit there thinking—how did we get here? How are we losing so many of our children when we should be building their emotional strength? According to …
As parents, we often wish for a manual that helps us stay calm when our child tests our patience — and surprisingly, one such guide was written thousands of years ago: The Bhagavad Gita. Parenting, after all, is a mix of beautiful chaos. There are cuddles that melt your heart and days that drain every …
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 …
“Mumma, don’t click that! It’s a scam!” My 10-year-old son Aryan yelled across the room as I was about to click an email link. I froze. How did he know? That moment last Tuesday afternoon changed everything I thought I knew about parenting tech savvy kids. My fourth-grader had just saved me from a phishing …
Originally published on April 18, 2021 , this honest account— written by a mother who survived and thrived — has been updated on October 2, 2025, to inspire and guide other parents raising premature twins through those challenging early months. Becoming a mother for the first time is blissful for every woman, and it was …
It was 1 AM when I saw the headline: “Teen Dies by Suicide After Talking to AI Chatbot.” My heart stopped. The next morning, I checked my 15-year-old’s phone. What I found about kids talking to AI terrified me. The Discovery Every Parent Dreads “Mama, I need my phone for school!” My 15 years old …
My Journey from Mealtime Battles to Peaceful Eating Hi mama! I’m Pratima, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably going through the same exhausting battle I faced with my 2-year-old. The constant worry, the rejected meals, the tears (both yours and your little one’s) – I’ve been there. Six months ago, my toddler barely ate …
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 …
The moment you hold your baby for the first time, everything changes. But what happens next – during those fragile weeks of recovery – can shape your entire motherhood journey. Postpartum care isn’t just about healing from childbirth; it’s about feeling supported, understood, and empowered during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions. A groundbreaking international …
