It is tough being a parent because letting go is not easy. To think that we must come to terms with the fact that we will probably have our kids at home only until they’re 12th graders, hurts. We have to be prepared for it, yet that niggly little pain is always…
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I almost skipped writing today’s post, because of a long to-do list, added to which I secretly wanted to sulk a teeny little bit. Then I decided, why not free-write and ramble away? Writing is always therapeutic, and it would also keep me on track with the good ol’ AtoZ. Here’s…
Giving is love in motion When my son was a toddler and able to walk, albeit a little wobbly-ly, my Mom enjoyed taking him for short outings around the area. She would pack some snacks, his water bottle, and a toy, and they’d set off to explore. Of course they…
If there is one thing a new mom dreads, it is the constant truckload of advice that starts arriving like an avalanche. It all begins when she announces her pregnancy. Don’t do this, do that. Oh, no, no, no–never do this! And so on. As the D-day approaches, and the mom-to-be…
Tackling household allergens–oh, what a challenge! Living in a city well known for its dust allergies, my family and I have our share of woes with sniffling, sneezing, and wheezing the year around. And more so when it is the season for allergies. Of these, two of the most frustrating household…
One of the prime concerns of every parent, especially working parents, is their child’s safety. Considering how hectic life is for children these days, parents are always anxious about their whereabouts. Children, after school, attend a series of tuition or hobby classes before they return home almost around dinner time, if…
This is the story of my niece. Sometimes it is hard to digest that this baby I held in my arms, marveling at her gorgeous smiles, is now a mom of one, and going through this current phase. She’s smart, beautiful, did well in academics, is fun to be with, has…