Last week I read a comment on a parenting post and it stayed in my mind for days. A trained teacher was upset. She said homemakers had started giving skill classes to kids at half her price, and parents were still joining those classes. I’ve hired both types of teachers for my son, so I …
Hello, I’m Anuradha, a parent just like you navigating the joys and challenges of raising a young child. As a mother to a vibrant 5-year-old, it’s natural to have concerns when your child starts showing signs of wanting more independence, especially when it involves activities like playing outdoors alone. I recently faced a common parenting …
As I sit here in my messy living room, surrounded by toys and laundry, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration. Why is it that society only values productivity in terms of tangible outputs and professional achievements? Why is my hard work as a stay-at-home mom not recognized as “real” work? I’m not …
I want to start with saying ”Thankyou” for this platform that gave me an opportunity to share something deeply personal with you. I really hope this blog helps you if you’re going through a similar situation. A few months ago, I found myself in a situation that left me scared, confused, and heartbroken. My 27-year-old …
As I sit down to write this article, I am reminded of a recent incident with my 7-year-old son, Rohan. He refused to eat his vegetables during dinner, throwing a tantrum and insisting on having pizza instead. My husband, Raj, and I could have easily lost our temper and forced him to eat. But we …
As I sit here writing, my son is at school, learning and growing, and I’m filled with emotions thinking about the journey that brought me here. I left my career to be a stay-at-home mom, but I don’t see it as a full sacrifice. It was a choice I made to prioritize my family, and …
As a mom who’s been through the trenches of dealing with challenging behavior, I wanted to share my story in the hope it might help other parents going through something similar. When my son was 4.5 years old, he was struggling with big emotions and, unfortunately, aggressive outbursts. There were moments of hitting, yelling, and …
I never thought I would face something like this. I had always believed I was doing my best as a parent—loving my child, guiding her, and being there for her. But when my daughter, then 10 years old, started lying frequently and even stealing small things from home, I was shattered. I didn’t know how …
Parenting a preteen can sometimes feel like walking on a tightrope. I’ve been there. My son, a bright, curious, and sensitive boy, went through a phase where his anger and frustration seemed to be the only languages he spoke. Simple conversations turned into heated arguments, and his once-enthusiastic attitude towards school wavered into a stubborn …
As my son turns 5 today, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that brought him into my life. On this very day, 5 years ago, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during his birth – from excruciating pain to unexpected laughter, and ultimately, a love that transcends time and space. This is …
