We want to raise kids who are equipped to face the harsh realities of the world. We may not be able to control every aspect of our children’s lives and solve every problem for them. And even if we can, it is not recommended. Instead, we are capable of giving them life skills to cope…
Being a parent is a lifetime job. You never stop being a parent. Even when your kids have left your nest, you think about them and worry about them. Anyone can become a parent, but to be a good parent you need to acquire certain parenting skills and develop good qualities. But don’t worry. No…
I have always known that I would be a work-from-home mom. I just didn’t know what kind of work I would do. After a lot of soul searching and internet searching, I finally became a website owner. I love blogging and I don’t mind working on my blogs 24 hours a day, except that I…
Screen time for kids is a hot topic among parents. Today, we have different kinds of screens to deal with, unlike in the ’80s where we only had television. And that’s a challenge for today’s parents. Technology has transformed so much of our lives. It is an integral part of our life and there’s no…
My life changed the moment I learned I am an introvert. One day, I read an article on Facebook while my daughter was napping. It was about the qualities of an introvert. While I had a hunch that most likely I would be an introvert, I never knew what introversion meant. I thought introversion meant…
Practicing self-care is absolutely important for moms. BUT, WHAT IS SELF-CARE? AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? I would like to consider self-care as any activity that you do for your own well-being and happiness. As a mom, it is difficult to get a stretch of uninterrupted time for yourself. It can happen when your kids…
Are you a mom who is tired of being angry? Do you wish you could stop yelling at your kids? I get you. I have felt like a failure as a mom a hundred times. And I have always wished I was less angry. But let me assure you something. The fact that you feel…
Like every mom, you wish to make healthy homemade meals for your family. Cooking at home means, making a lot of decisions. Though it might seem like a silly thing to plan your meals, the benefits are many. Do you face the dreaded questions like, “Mom, what’s for dinner today?” Or do you find asking…
Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world, yet the most rewarding. I often wonder whether motherhood is for everyone. In my own tired moments, I wonder if I made the right decision. But my kids keep rewarding me every day with all the love, care, and warmth that only they…
All parents want to build a great relationship with their children. Like in any relationship, a parent-child relationship also takes effort and patience to run smoothly. Do you want to know the secret to building a strong bond with your child? It is connection. You can’t expect your child to love you for life just…