Today, in the morning, as I sipped my morning coffee, Ayaansh came hurriedly and told me he wants to join NYPD and be a detective like Jack Peralta (Brooklyn Nine Nine). I laughed at him and said that he needs to be an American citizen and clear Police exams to…
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Cuddles and Cries – The ‘C’ in Parenting Essentials #BlogchatterA2Z
Five years ago, when Ayaansh was born, motherhood was new to me, but the feeling to hold him in my arms, cuddle him and soothe him during cries was as normal as any other mother would feel. But to my disappointment, my in-laws decided to tie-up a dhooli (the cloth…
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B for Beautiful Beginnings and more… #BlogchatterA2Z
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” Rajneesh Osho Wonderful quote, isn’t it? And the one where we all can agree with, right? The 9-month long pregnancy is one…
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Active Approach – The ‘A’ in parenting essentials #BlogchatterA2Z
There is so much joy and mirth associated with the birth of a child in the family. As the child grows and completes his/her milestones, the proud parents gear up to teach them various life skills. But with today’s scenario, there are many parents who have demanding work schedules which…
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How to sleep better with anxiety?
We live in a very busy world, where our mind races ahead of our actions. We continuously think and worry about work, money, relationships, children and tasks ahead, especially when we hit our beds for a night’s sleep. If it happens once in a while, it is normal. But when…
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BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2021 – Theme Reveal
April marks the beginning of a new month, a new season, a new financial year and the start of summer holidays. It is the time of fresh mangoes, frozen popsicles, vacay to beaches and much more. Our children wait with much anticipation for this month, they have serious plans you…
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10 plants to keep the mosquitoes away!
The scorching summers are here, forcing me to keep the windows and doors open past 5 pm! And so the deadliest of all insects – Mosquitoes enter my house, making it impossible for me to concentrate in any work. So, I light up the coil, switch on the mosquito repellent…
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Is my child’s growth pattern on mark?
Maria Montessori once stated, “Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes through his movements.” And isn’t it true? Our children grow from infancy to toddlerhood to pre-schooler and so on, and each activity they do in their respective stages is fascinating for parents to…
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Shadow in the Mirror by Deepti Menon: Book Review
It was strange how old memories suddenly flash-bulbed in the mind, flickered for one brilliant moment, and were just as soon lost in oblivion. Para 4, page 19, Shadow in the mirror by deepti menon Does the above line resonate with a distant memory that just came flashing in your…
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Let’s eat on a banana leaf!
April will be here soon and so will be Vishu, one of my favourite festivals that we celebrate quite pompously at home with our family and relatives. The scrumptious Vishu Sadhya comprising of 2-3 payasams, wadas, 7-8 sabjis, sambhar, rasam, papad, chips, dahi and pickles served on a banana leaf…