Two years ago, I had a surprising conversation with another parent while attending my daughter’s basketball class: A fellow parent shared her Sunday schedule and how she whisks her child from piano class straight to judo—a smooth 20-minute drive if traffic cooperates. At first, I was like, “Wow, she’s super organized!”. She’s really checking the …
Review: A Journey Through the History of Indian Sweets
Ever wondered what stories lie behind your favorite Indian sweets? Well, I recently got my hands on the “Sweet Chronicles: A Journey Through the History of Indian Sweets” – Anthology this month, and let me tell you, it’s a sweet journey you won’t want to miss! And yes seeing my name as a co-author filled …
First day of school: Challenge for parents and children
Ah, the first day of school — a mix of excitement, nervousness, and perhaps even a few tears (from parents and child). It’s a milestone that marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with adventures, challenges, and endless growth opportunities. Twelve years ago, I was in your shoes, experiencing the same mix of emotions …
What Is An Inner Child & How To Nurture it?
Have you ever noticed how we tend to forget about our inner child in the craziness of adulting? You know, that part of us is about exploring, asking questions, and being a bit silly? Well, here’s the lowdown: Taking care of that inner child isn’t just for fun—it’s like a secret sauce for feeling good …
Brave Inked Emotions: An ode to the emotional strength
I’ve never been this excited about Women’s Day before this year. It wasn’t just another day on the calendar for me. This year, we had something extra special to celebrate “Brave Inked Emotions,” an anthology curated by Roma Gupta Sinha and authored by 28 courageous women, which was launched on 8th March. Yes, Roma Gupta …
What is Self Love and Why It is Important?
Have you ever found yourself curious about the buzz surrounding self-love, wondering what self—love is all about and why everyone’s talking about it? Yesterday, I came across a video in which a woman confidently claimed that self-love is an import from English culture, dismissing it as unnecessary. I nosedived into the comments and found responses …
Unexpected Train Journey
The train’s rhythmic sound was like a musical beat as I found my seat, ready for the trip. Little did I know that this regular train ride would become a big adventure, changing how I see women’s journeys in our human world. A lively girl sat beside me, bringing energy to the ordinary setting. With …
Rediscovering Happiness: Breaking Free from External Validation
Isn’t it funny how we’re always craving validation from others? Like, we just want people to give us a thumbs up, so we can feel good about ourselves. It’s like we’re all just searching for a little pat on the back to feel better. There’s a quote I can’t quite remember where I heard it, …
Visit My Daughter’s Table: More Than Pencil On Paper
Ah, the age-old parental duty of tidying up our little ones’ room. With a blend of frustration and nervousness, I stepped into the domain of my daughter’s creative haven—Her study table. Wondering why I am nervous. Well, let me spill the beans. There have been times when I’ve cleaned my daughter’s table, thinking those papers …
Microplastics in Breast Milk: What Mothers Need to Know
Six months ago, I came across an article that opened my eyes to something unexpected and a bit worrying – Microplastics in Breast Milk. That’s right, those tiny plastic particles we hear about are not just in the ocean or animals but also in human breast milk. This discovery is quite alarming and shows just …