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Fighting in front of kids- Does not have to be a bad thing!
Have you ever had an argument with your partner and regretted it later not only because you fought but also because you were fighting in front of kids? Of course, you have! I have been there too. It is not uncommon for even the most loving couples to argue and at times, in the heat of the moment, we fail to realise that our child has grown up and is at an impressionable age. If it were a utopian world, we would never argue in front of the kids. Since it is not, it is important to know how to ensure that it doesn’t hurt the children and actually becomes…
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Why I recently bought a health drink for my child
Why I Decided to Try a Health Supplement for My Child Parents of picky eaters will understand how physically and mentally draining meal times can be! Meal times turn into a battle zone in my house when my 7-year old turns up her defences and simply refuses to relent. Getting her to finish her food is a personal triumph, an occasion when we all rejoice. Despite the fact that we joke about it, it leaves me worried at the end of the day. Incomplete nutrition in their growing years can hamper growth and impair a child’s immunity. It is ideal to feed children fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and the child…
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A magical way to ensure healthy hands in school children
I still remember the road slowly metamorphose from concrete to mud, the dust my car disturbed from the ground into the air, the little children running barefoot after my car and inquisitive glances that greeted me as I pulled up in front of the village school. It was some years ago but the memory is etched in my mind as if it were just yesterday that I was in rural service and went to visit village schools for camps and awareness talks. It was an overwhelming experience every time I visited a village school. Childhood had a different face there. The innocence, the smiles were the same but the twinkle…
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Hit back the bully- Did I give my daughter the right advice?
My seven year old is a very sensitive and innocent child who never picks on or hits other children. As a mother, I was proud of this fact…till it did not feel good anymore. My daughter returned from school each day with the eraser and a couple of pencils missing from her pencil box. I lamented her for her carelessness but when it happened without fail for a week, I confronted her. At first, she said she just lost them but when I prodded further, she told me that the child she was sitting with in class, snatched them from her. I asked her why she did not tell the…
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Take this test to know if you are ready to be a mother
Since I am a mommy blogger who loves to write articles on my experiences as a mother (which people mistake as articles from a very experienced mom), some mothers come to me for advice, in person and through this blog and social media. I put on my best smile and try to sound like an expert but when someone asks me the question ‘How do you know you are ready to be a mother?’, it is hard to answer it. So I decided to write about it and put it on my blog. Parenting is a roller-coaster; it scares you, thrills you, fills you with joy and fear at the…
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Misconceptions about conception- #InfertilityNotATaboo!
Luck favoured me and I conceived the very first month we tried. It never occurred to me that it had anything to do with the friend who suddenly disappeared into oblivion and stopped responding. What I had labelled as indifference was actually a feeling of void, a sense of inadequacy that she had felt. I came to know of it years later when we chanced upon each other at a cafetaria. I had been so busy handling diapers and bottles and tantrums that I hardly noticed her absence. A hearty talk over coffee made me realise that every post and picture that I shared only added to her misery and…
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5 things you must remember when planning travel with kids!!
I say this often and I say this again- having a child does not mean you need to shut the door and bundle yourself at home till you feel your child is old enough to travel! Many parents find it overwhelming to travel with kids and want to avoid it altogether. I agree that after becoming a parent, it is no longer possible to just throw your clothes in a rucksack and venture out anywhere your heart desires but with a bit of careful planning and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can not only make travel enjoyable for your kid but also earn yourself an awesome travel…
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You know you are a mom when… 10 Hilarious signs of being a Mom.
Parenting is a different world. The moment you become a member of the ‘Mom Club’, you are officially out of the all-night partying, dancing-till-you-drop, figure-hugging dress club. Not that your friends shun you but you become so obsessed with your baby that either you bore them to death with conversations about the colour of your baby’s poo or you hardly get time to socialise and long only for sleep whenever you get any time. Either way, you will see yourself more interested in having discussions with fellow members of the Mom Club, even if it means chatting with the irritating woman next door (she’s handling three kids and after you…
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How to tackle 5 common health problems when travelling with kids
I keep saying this- I love travelling with my kid and you should too. Of course, it is not as easy as travelling alone but if you remember the simple tips on eating right during travel and stay equipped to handle the following common health problems you may face in your child, you can ace travelling with kids!! Here are the 5 common health problems you need to keep a look out for: Upset stomach-Loose stools are quite common during travel and are serious vacation spoilers. When accompanied with nausea and vomiting, they can be all the more agonising. To treat an upset stomach, ensure good hydration of your child.…
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Be the fire! A poem for my daughter
When everything’s falling apart and nothing seems alright. When the world is all dark and endless seems the night. Be the fire Burn bright! Light up your own way and walk proud Be your own saviour, your own knight! When the stares are cold and you find no warm embrace When everyone gets judgmental and your faith in humanity sways Be the fire Burn bright! Warm up your heart, thaw the freeze Don’t give up, it is just a phase! When the stereotypes and societal norms Creep up and bind you down When you feel the pressure to fit in and suffocate, fear you may drown Be…
