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 …
As a mother to Hitarth, who’s now 7, I still vividly remember his toddler years — back when he was around 3, curious and adventurous, and I was always on the lookout for independent activities for toddlers that did more than just keep his little hands busy. I wanted activities that actually built confidence, responsibility, …
Self Time is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this heartfelt letter, a mom writes to her own mother about a rare moment of freedom, joy, and self-celebration. For years, she put her family first. But this time, she chose herself. Dive into this emotional story that reminds us all why self time matters so …
A warm bath, a cup of coffee, some good music, my mobile phone and me… Ahhh! A perfect me time. Or as I love to call it now — My Happy Time as a Mother. Well, we all need some “Me Time”, isn’t it? The entire day of completing targets for the family, taking care …
Parents Trophies Over Toys — this one moment captured everything I didn’t even know I needed to witness as a parent. We often wonder what truly makes our children happy. Is it their toys? Their cartoons? Their favorite chocolates? But yesterday, my daughter taught me something far more powerful — that kids not only observe …
Originally published on April 1, 2021, this heartfelt story — shared by a real mother — has been updated on August 2, 2025, to offer renewed strength and support to moms going through postpartum depression after twin birth or similar journeys. Like others, my pregnancy was not a normal one. My first sonography said that …
In today’s fast-paced world, parenting is a full-time job with no breaks. From packing lunchboxes and calming tantrums to planning birthday parties and managing emotions — the list is endless. But what if we told you that AI in parenting is becoming the silent superhero for overwhelmed moms and dads? Yes, artificial intelligence tools for …
Being a mother is a journey filled with countless emotions — from sleepless nights to little surprises that leave you teary-eyed. Each mom walks her own path, but one truth stays the same: children learn what they see. There’s a saying: “A mother is the bank where we deposit all our hurts and worries.” Since …
Recognition of oneself and being obsessed with self-love isn’t a crime, dear, but the limits should be noted. Originally published on Jan 31, 2022 | Updated on July 19, 2025 with added insights to help more parents let children follow their dreams. As parents, the greatest gift we can give is to let children follow …
