Caring Matters
As parents we want our kids to be happy and successful and we try our best. Unfortunately, best in parental lexicon means scheduling and controlling every aspect of their lives leaving very little time for [Read More]
It is a fallacy that mothering is instinctual. That women by default know the nitty-gritty of caregiving. Recently, Meghan Markle in a video to mark her son, Archie’s birthday, was branded unmaternal. Opinions were divided [Read More]
Parenting these days is one mad rush. And children are expected to fit in / flow with the busy schedule of the parent/parents. Jobs, careers and other more important things have to be attended to [Read More]
As parents, we hope our child will be confident and successful. However, even the most well-meaning parents inadvertently and unwittingly instill the self-defeating mindset of self-doubt onto their child/children. This toxic legacy is a big block [Read More]
Preschool is an important step in your child’s life. It is your child’s first foray into the world alone. And this nonetheless shapes his/her view of the external environment for life. Preparing for this transition [Read More]
I feel sorry for Greta Thunberg the child activist of climate change. Yes, it is impressive that a 16 year is so self-aware. Nonetheless one needs to remember, she is also a child with numerous [Read More]
Dear Mummy, I must have been around 5 years when I first asked ‘from where babies came from.’ You looked at Daddy and smiled. Then whenever I asked the only thing you said that I [Read More]
The vestibular system plays a critical role in our daily life. In fact, it is also known as our sixth sense. Yes, attachment and bonding are crucial and so is breastfeeding but nurturing your child’s [Read More]
I miss my mother even today, 40 years after she passed away. The pain has nearly faded but there will always be that loss – of not knowing. What it would have been to have [Read More]
My friend is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. I am excited for her. It has made me reminisce about my time as a new parent trying to cope with all the change, [Read More]