Harvey and I
I live in Houston, TX. Yes, that portion of the world that is currently getting flooded. I am sure everyone reading this post has heard about the disaster Harvey brought along. Here is Part-1 of my...
View ArticleHarvey and I: Helping Kids during Disasters
It has been nearly a week of Harvey craziness in my life and I find it emotionally hard to relate with everything the city has seen and is still seeing. I don’t have the luxury of looking back and...
View ArticleWays to Cope with Other Parents
A new school year kicks off pretty soon (post-Harvey) and it means new classrooms, new backpack, new teachers new friends and their parents. As a rather anti-social parent, I dread this time of the...
View ArticleYour Introvert Kid and the Festival Season
As a child, I always hated the festive season. The constant parade of friends and relatives and the need to make small talk scared me. All I wanted to do was hide under the bed and wait for the season...
View ArticleMom’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Late October heralds in the holidays in the US. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year all roll into one massive celebration filled with parties and gifts. The Holiday Season I love...
View ArticleMake Self-Care a New Year Resolution
It is the time everyone is goal setting and planning for the year ahead. History traces the habit of new year resolutions to the ancient Babylonians. We mothers also need to resolve to schedule time...
View Article2018 Resolutions Moms Should Consider
2018 is here and like every year I try to follow a few resolutions. Mostly, something to tell friends and colleagues. Something that makes me sound like a normal and sane human instead of a harried and...
View ArticleBeing a Strong Parent
Parenting is a draining journey. A strong parent needs to be mentally strong and yet sensitive. It is a fine balance mothers and fathers need to figure out while trying to bring up responsible and...
View ArticleRaising Creative Kids
Creativity today is no longer a word associated with artists. Everyone needs a dose of creativity to function better and reach their goals faster. Out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem solving...
View ArticleHow to Handle Kids Who Talk Back
How do we handle kids who talk back? When our children give impudent or disrespectful replies, a calm and consistent strategy always works. A group of moms got together and suddenly we seemed to be...
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