Tag: Parenting

A quick guide on developing good communication skills in your toddler

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Being a working mom comes with its share of perks but its also a bumpy ride. While I enjoy the adult conversations and love what I do, its sometimes challenging as a parent. I do focus on spending quality time with my 3 year old. Should a working mom be overridden by guilt? There is… Continue reading A quick guide on developing good communication skills in your toddler

When a 5 year old made me realise all that we talk about equality is futile …

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, SAHM, Self Love, Sexism, Women@Work6 Comments

My daughter is 3.5 years old now and has quite a strong opinion on several things. Earlier she would happily bade me goodbye when I leave for work but nowadays she frowns and says “Mumma don’t go to office”. We would usually tell her that Mumma needs to go to office as we need money… Continue reading When a 5 year old made me realise all that we talk about equality is futile …

(Un) Empty Nest #BlogchatterA2Z #AtoZChallenge

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Friendship, gratitude, Love & Relationships, Self Love, The Couple54 Comments

Nysa is 28 and its her wedding day today. The house is in utter mayhem as we run around making sure everything thats needed is there and we haven’t missed anything. I decided to do away with the silk saree and wore a comfortable salwar today, much to the dismay of some of the relatives.… Continue reading (Un) Empty Nest #BlogchatterA2Z #AtoZChallenge

Treading a rocky path #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Friendship, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting42 Comments

I used to be at my wits end when Nysa was a baby. My days were filled with milk bottles, baby poop, laundry, baby food and vaccinations. I was waiting for her to grow up and go to school so that I could get back to living a life of my own- once upon a… Continue reading Treading a rocky path #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Que Sera Sera #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Love & Relationships, Money matters, motherhood, Parenting, Self Love34 Comments

The baby is 6 months old today and as I walk out of the house, dressed up in my newly bought “Tommy Hilfilger” formal dress and Clarks suede shoes, it feels surreal. A part of me is apprehensive of leaving behind my precious bundle of joy but the other part is excited to go out… Continue reading Que Sera Sera #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Parenting Woes #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, The Couple45 Comments

She kicked her way into this world with aplomb. A 13 hour labour which left me exhausted for the first 2 hours and then came a saviour called “Epidural”. The delivery process was then a cakewalk, literally. I lay in my bed comfortably, laughing and chatting, a part of my eager to catch the first… Continue reading Parenting Woes #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Oh My God #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Gender Equality, motherhood, Parenting, Sexism, The Couple49 Comments

Its been a year of bliss- the first year of marriage as everyone says is like a fairytale. In our case, we took time to discover each other and walk into this new phase taking things as they come. We were very clear about the division of responsibilities right from day one. He pays the… Continue reading Oh My God #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z