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 …
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, …
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 …
Hi, I’m Rhea Malhotra – a mom who overcame postpartum depression through practical, daily steps. Three years ago, I thought feeling overwhelmed and disconnected was just “normal” new motherhood. It wasn’t. Here’s exactly what worked for my recovery. Soon after I delivered my first child, my body went through dramatic changes that no one had …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
A warm bath, a cup of coffee, some good music, my mobile phone and me… Ahhh! A perfect me time. Or as I love to call it now — My Happy Time as a Mother. Well, we all need some “Me Time”, isn’t it? The entire day of completing targets for the family, taking care …
