As a Mom I tend to be a little laid back. I am not the kind of person who nags. I remember when my son was in the third standard/grade, his teacher asked the class to name three things they liked about their Mom. I still recall how excited I was…
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Mother’s Day. A day dedicated to the hand that rocks the cradle and should rule the world. She does, quietly, tirelessly, lovingly, subtly, without fanfare, without expectations. We love our Mom so much that we take her, and everything she does, for granted. In today’s world, where communication is so much…
Summer is around the corner and parents, especially working parents, start looking for a safe and enjoyable summer camp where they can send their children. I was talking to my friend, who lives in the US. She was stressing over how hard it is to find the right summer camp. I…
If there’s one thing I completely disagree with, it is gender stereotyping. You know, statements like: Girls are weaker than boys Boys are better at sports Good girls help their mothers Profanity is okay for boys not for girls Girls are smarter Boys are lazy Girls are better at lying Boys…
Interesting question, isn’t it, about praising children? Can too much praise spoil a child? I wonder if you’ve sometimes worried about overdoing the praising part with your child? I must confess I’ve not only been guilty of doing it, but also regretted it. Most times, we go by instinct. Praising a…
Ask any parent what their primary concern is, when it comes to their school-going children and the answer will almost always unanimously be “Safety” Go on. Try it. Health comes a close second. Safety is a critical concern because children spend time away from home and when they start school, we…
Parenting teenagers is a tricky process. I always feel that they parent us, as much as we try our best to be good parents to them. At least, my son has often made me feel that way with his unexpected wisdom. Unexpected, because we just tend to assume certain things of a…
