Hi there, I’m Priya. My daughter Ria is 8 years old, and last year, something happened that broke my heart. She was being bullied at school. I want to share our story because handling child bullying calmly made a huge difference for us, and maybe it can help you too. The Day I Found Out …
Every parent speaks thousands of words to their child in a day—some out of habit, some out of love, and others out of sheer busyness. But have you ever paused to think:“What is my child absorbing? What are these words becoming inside them?” As a mother with a passion for learning about child psychology, I …
I was mentally drained. Not because of major tantrums.But because of the daily struggle of reminding my 11-year-old son to do the basics. He wouldn’t oil his body or use moisturiser — even in winter He’d forget his school water bottle, lunch, homework And he couldn’t say “No” — even if it meant breaking his …
Let me ask you something first—have you ever dismissed your child’s emotions without realizing it? I did. Many times. 😞 I told my child, “Stop crying—it’s not a big deal!” I ignored their endless “Look, Mama!” moments when I was busy. I expected them to “be good” instead of understanding their feelings. I used to …
The thought of welcoming a second child into the family brings a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, joy, and anticipation. While parenting is a beautiful journey, many are unaware that a second child causes more stress, often making the transition harder than expected. For many parents, the idea of expanding their family seems natural, especially …
As parents, we often find ourselves at a stage where we think how to set firm boundaries while maintaining a peaceful and loving home? Yelling comes as a easiest way to get immediate results, but in the long run, it can lead to resistance, fear, or emotional distance between you and your child. Instead, using …
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a mom like me who once thought, ”Social media for teens is okay and there is no harm.” I gave my 12-year-old son access, thinking it would help him stay connected. But soon, I started noticing changes—less interest in real-life activities, trouble focusing on schoolwork, and the constant …
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 …
