I call my mother, Amma. I was born to her when she was 33 years old, four years after my brother was born. I lost my father at the age of two. I remember he lived in a house with blue doors and a large backyard with custard apple trees; that is all. I have […]
Articles in Parenting & Family: Experiences
10 Things You Should Never Say To A New Mom
Remember that first year when your child was born? While your baby doubled in height and tripled in weight, you encountered sleepless nights. While you changed hundreds of diapers and sang ‘Johnny Johnny Yes Papa’ 25 times a day, your baby slept in your arms giving you the ultimate pleasure and joy. It’s a wonderful […]
Raised by a Single Mother: A Story of Love, Courage and Self-Respect
Dickey “Diki” Choedon grew up in a family looked after by her single mother, Tseten Lhamo. She has lived a life full of grit and courage and has a story of sensitivity to share. We conversed with her about the ups and downs of her journey so far. Following is an excerpt from the interview […]
Confessions of True Motherhood From a Woman
It was meant to be a regular checkup. I was eight months pregnant but yes, I did not look like it. I worked out regularly and it helped me ‘not show’ when I was supposed to be ‘showing.’ The doctor did a series of tests and told me that the water was less than adequate […]
Problems Working Mothers Face and Their Solutions
Motherhood has always been a celebrated word around the world. However, hiding under the depths of all that glory, there are some stark realities which still hound our society. Indian women have always been in an unfavorable position in our societal framework, which only compounds their problem when they find themselves in the dicey position […]
Travelling with Baby: 6 Best Foods (6-12 Months)
Taking care of a baby is challenging. Travelling with a baby is even more challenging. These challenges increase manifold when you don’t have any idea about what to pack so that your baby is happy and full and not even the slightest bit cranky on the trip. Another concern arises when your baby is over […]
You are a SuperMOM if
You are a SuperMOM if you think you are! Its as simple as that but you are a super duper mom if you think that it is very simple to be a Supermom. So you are indeed a supermom if you……. Make your kids pose for a pic! Ohh ya…..as simple as it sounds, it […]
Why you shout at your child?
It’s true when they say – being a mother is not at all easy. It’s like getting into the juggling act for whole of one’s life, with kids driving you from crazy to nuts to INSANE! Of the many emotions that I feel as a mother, the only emotion that gets to me in microseconds […]
Busting 4 Most Spread Rumors About Baby Health on Social Media
I have never shared anything on social media without completely verifying the facts. But I have seen a lot of rumors that people keep spreading on facebook and whatsapp about various things. I feel bad when I see a rumor related to health of children. I am going to share some of highly shared rumors […]
Surprising truths why Indian parents are harming their baby
There are so many benefits of raising your child in India. You will get help from your mother, sister, in-laws and from everyone with whom you will meet during pregnancy and after the birth of the child. These days husbands have also started helping their wives after childbirth. Along with the benefit of great help, Indians have […]
