Gentle Parenting Criticism
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Gentle Parenting Criticism from Family: My Mother-in-Law Said I’m Too Soft – Am I Ruining My Kids?

“Beta, you’re making him weak. In our time, children listened to elders without question. This gentle parenting nonsense will spoil him completely.” These words from my mother-in-law hit me like a truck last Tuesday evening. Here I was, dealing with gentle parenting criticism from the person whose opinion mattered most to my husband. As I …

Nurturing independence in toddlers
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Nurturing Independence in Toddlers: Tips from My Journey with Hitarth

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 …

Silent Battles of Women
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Silent Battles of Women: The Strongest Soul I Ever Met

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 — …

self time
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Self Time – A Heartfelt Letter to Amma & a Mom’s Joyful Escape

Self Time is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this heartfelt letter, a mom writes to her own mother about a rare moment of freedom, joy, and self-celebration. For years, she put her family first. But this time, she chose herself. Dive into this emotional story that reminds us all why self time matters so …

Parents Trophies Over Toys
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The Day My Daughter Chose Her Parents Trophies Over Toys

Parents Trophies Over Toys — this one moment captured everything I didn’t even know I needed to witness as a parent. We often wonder what truly makes our children happy. Is it their toys? Their cartoons? Their favorite chocolates? But yesterday, my daughter taught me something far more powerful — that kids not only observe …

Postpartum Depression After Twin Birth
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Postpartum Depression After Twin Birth: A Powerful Story of Survival, Sacrifice & Strength

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 …

motherhood changes you
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Aakhir Maa To Maa Hoti Hai : How Motherhood Changes You Forever

Aakhir Maa To Maa Hoti Hai I never truly understood this line until I became one. Before motherhood, I had heard this phrase countless times — “Aakhir maa to maa hoti hai.” I thought I understood it. I respected it. I even admired the women who wore that title with grace. But I didn’t feel …

dealing with pregnancy alone
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Dealing with Pregnancy Alone: A Story of Strength, Struggle, and A Brave Mother

Originally shared by a mother on April 17, 2021, now updated on July 28, 2025 with minor improvements. Pregnancy is meant to be a time of joy, dreams, and shared hopes. But for some women, it becomes a lonely journey filled with unexpected challenges. Dealing with pregnancy alone is an experience that tests a mother’s …

progressive daddy
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A Love Note to My Husband — The Ultimate Progressive Daddy

Originally published on June 11, 2021, and updated on July 26, 2025. Progressive Daddy — that’s what I lovingly call my husband. And today, I want to take a moment to acknowledge him — not just as my life partner but as a man who is redefining fatherhood in the most beautiful, modern way. Usually, …