If you are a parent to an infant or a toddler, in all likelihood, you must have experienced more than one “I wish I could get a few hours of peace” moment. And then, that day arrives at last with a boom. The first day of your child at preschool/school! Continue reading Mommy’s First Day Of Preschool
‘Mommy Guilt’- No More!
The nascent years of parenting are full of indelible “firsts” – your baby’s first smile, the first step, the first word and the list goes on interminably. While these special milestones make for pleasant lifelong memories, there are also the other “firsts” which can be agonizing. Like the memory of the first fall! Continue reading ‘Mommy Guilt’- No More!
Summer Fun At Grandparents’ Abode
“The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.” – Sam Levenson
My daughter is now almost 28 months old, out of which she has spent about 10 months in all at my parents’ home at Visakhapatnam because of my husband’s business trips post her birth. Due to this reason, my daughter is extremely comfortable with my parents and I can very well notice that their presence is always a great stimulation for her. Continue reading Summer Fun At Grandparents’ Abode
Book Review – A Season for Dying
Author: Sharmishtha Shenoy
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The good thing about reading a novel from a new author is that you enter its world without any preconceived notions or conjecture. With “A Season for Dying: A Vikram Rana Mystery”, my mind was a blank slate as I plunged into it and I was in for a pleasant surprise.
To the Mother who was not revered
Mother – the very mention of this word invokes deep emotions in our hearts. A mother is associated with veneration, strength, unconditional love and warmth. Our society places a mother on a pedestal, but does this same society demonstrate adulation and admiration for every mother who deserves it? Continue reading To the Mother who was not revered
Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
“Oh, poor thing has been scarred for life.”
“She has become a big blot on the family’s reputation.”
“That is really sad… but she should have been more careful.”
“Why were you out so late in the night?” Continue reading Sexual Abuse Survivors – The Ugly Reality
A pimple reminded me of a simple lesson in parenting
For parents, their children are the most beautiful living creatures in the whole wide world. But after becoming a Mother, I realized that the reverse holds true as well. Can you imagine someone calling my “Aadhar card” picture beautiful? Well, yes that someone is none other than my 28 months old daughter. Continue reading A pimple reminded me of a simple lesson in parenting
Sports
This micro fiction was written for a contest which was conducted when the Rio Olympic games were on. The theme given was “sports”. Continue reading Sports
Yes, I Am Still Breastfeeding My Toddler. No, It’s Not A Bad Habit.
If you are a breastfeeding mother, then you must have heard the following questions or advices umpteen times.
“Your milk is not sufficient and the child needs top milk for nutrition and strength. “ Continue reading Yes, I Am Still Breastfeeding My Toddler. No, It’s Not A Bad Habit.
Hatred
The names and situations in this micro-fiction are imaginary. Truth is we are not safe anywhere. If love is everywhere, hatred is everywhere. If there is hope due to some amazing people in the world, then there are some who make me wonder if at all we are heading towards anything good. One of those days when am feeling a void and a sense of loss of faith. Praying for peace in the world!