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 …
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 …
