To be a parent in 2016 is no easy feat in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment. Spending enough time with their child is a challenge. But then, with the help of technology — smartphones and other gadgets — everything is just a click away! Simple, quick, and efficient. Don’t you agree? I…
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Have you ever been fascinated at the way a child’s thumbs fly over the phone’s little keyboard, and wondered how she does it so deftly and quickly? Children love to text. It makes them feel connected with their friends wherever they are, whatever they’re doing. Texts are great to keep friends…
At the best of times, parenting is not a smooth ride and neither is co-parenting. It involves keeping your cool when you really want to … ah, never mind. Surely you have your own imagination! You know what I mean. It means a lot of forced “zen” for both Mom and…
Parenting children is a joyride. A high-speed joyride that seems to slow down only once in a while and in the process, ends up making you feel as though you’re aging a lot faster than you should be. The constant busy-ness around the children, worrying about them, making sure they ate/did…
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…
“God could not be everywhere. So he made Mothers” Dear Mom, Thank you for.. Teaching me that when I am upset or worried, there’s nothing like a bit of rigorous housework to zap the worry and get the adrenalin flowing with positive expectations. Constantly being cheerful to the point of being…
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…