We teach our children how to read, how to count, how to tie their shoes. But how often do we sit down and simply ask them: How do you feel? What makes you happy? Where does anger live in your body? As a mother, I’ve realized something profound: we spend so much time teaching our …
As Republic Day 2026 approaches on January 26, every parent wants to make this patriotic celebration special for their kids. With India’s 77th Republic Day just around the corner, what better way to honor our tricolor than through delicious food that brings the spirit of our national flag right to your dining table? I’ve compiled …
“Why am I so tired?” “Am I failing him?” “Why does this feel ten times harder for me than it did for my sister?” If you’re a Gen Z mom, I know those questions are keeping you up at 2 AM—long after the baby finally fell asleep. Let’s be real: Gen Z moms parenting struggles …
Today is the day to talk about ”that time of the month.” The Moment That Sparked the Conversation Many parents struggle with explaining periods to young children, worried about saying too much or too little. I’m glad that I got the perfect moment today. Today, I was talking to my husband about my periods when …
You know that sinking feeling? Your child just finished a slice of pizza. Or maybe it was a burger at a birthday party. And now you’re sitting there thinking, “Did I just ruin their health?” I get it. We all do. But here’s something we need to talk about: that guilt you’re feeling about junk …
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 …
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 …
