Parenting is full of unexpected moments—some that make you laugh, some that make you proud, and some that leave you feeling guilty, even when you never meant any harm. Today, I had one of those moments. A Playful Prank That Went Wrong It was bedtime, and as always, I was getting my son, Hitarth, ready …
Introduction: A Rule That is Hurting More Than Helping Education policies should be designed to support children’s learning and development, not create unnecessary barriers. Unfortunately, Karnataka’s recent decision to enforce a strict age rule for Class 1 admission is doing more harm than good. What is the Issue? According to Karnataka’s new rule, children must …
No parent should ever have to go through what Mihir’s family is facing right now. Losing a child to bullying and ragging is beyond heartbreaking. It’s a loss that could have been prevented, a trauma that no family should endure. Mihir was just 15, a child with dreams and hopes—until bullying took everything away. We …
The most powerful parenting change often doesn’t come from changing our children, but from changing ourselves. A few months ago, I experienced something that caught me completely off guard. My son Hitarth, who had always been responsive to my guidance, suddenly seemed to be ignoring my words, rejecting my instructions, and resisting what I said. …
Introduction: The Day I Realized My “Lazy Teen” Wasn’t Lazy Let me take you back to a Tuesday evening last year. I stood in my daughter’s doorway, staring at a mountain of clothes, crumpled homework, and a half-eaten sandwich under her bed. My inner monologue screamed: “Why is she so lazy? Where did I go wrong?” …
Hi there, fellow moms. I’m writing this blog with a heart full of understanding because I’ve been exactly where you are. When I had my second baby at 40, with a nine-year gap between my kids, my husband had to leave for work for a few months. Suddenly, I was alone, juggling a newborn, an …
It was a typical Tuesday evening when I heard my son, who was 8 years old at the time, mutter under his breath, “I’m an Idiot & Dumb.” My heart sank. We’ve never used those words at home, so hearing him say it with such conviction broke me. It wasn’t just a one-time occurrence—almost daily, …
Hey, Mom Tribe! Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone close started unfairly judging your child? It can be incredibly frustrating and even hurtful. I’ve been there before, and I want to share what helped me navigate it—so if you’re going through something similar, you don’t have to feel alone. The Moment …
As a mother, I understand how painful it is to see your child struggle in school despite their potential. A few years ago, I faced a similar situation with my daughter. She was a bright child but consistently failed in a couple of subjects. Teachers would tell me she had the ability to excel, but …
As parents, we often find ourselves unprepared for the deep questions and emotions our children experience. Recently, my 5-year-old son, Hitarth, went through something that left me both heartbroken and amazed at the depth of his innocent heart. What started as an everyday moment of watching a baby pigeon turned into an emotional journey of …
