Teaching consent to kids isn’t always about serious lectures or scripted talks. Often, it begins in the tiniest, most unexpected parenting moments—when your child does something innocent yet significant… and suddenly, your heart knows: This is a teaching moment. The other day, I had one of those moments with my 6-year-old son, Hitarth. He did …
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 …
