During pregnancy, my sister-in-law gave me her copy of "Garbha Sanskar" book by Balaji Tambe. While I scanned through a few of the pages, a topic of "shatavari" caught my attention. I had never heard [...]
My daughter was 29 days old when I took her to get her ears pierced. Throughout the entire car ride, I was filled with trepidation. I second guessed my decision of ear piercing to [...]
When my kids, despite their healthy, adventurous appetites, run away when lunch is served, I know summer has officially arrived. It’s time to retire the ghee-rich parathas, the cream-based curries and buttered recipes. Kids are [...]
The signs of successful summer vacation: Exploring new things ✔ Connecting with nature ✔ Having a fabulous time together as a family ✔ Accomplishing all of the above on a budget of Rs 100 per [...]
I sat in the corner of a plush hotel lobby, while my toddler bawled his eyes out while lying on his back on the cold marble flooring. I should have been furious. Instead, I [...]
A week before I have to travel with my baby, an army of butterflies erupts in my stomach. 3 days to d-day, and crippling panic sets in. The night before the travel, I find [...]
source: https://goo.gl/VzkWud Post delivery, a mother's body requires various nutrients to recover from childbirth, aid lactation, and gain strength. Not just that the sleepless nights with a newborn can cause acidity. So one needs [...]
Hold on to your wallets, people. The summer holidays are here and it’s enough to fill you with dread. A month and a half of free calendar space that will demand to be filled with [...]
Sweaters have been mothballed and shunted to the dark corners of your closet. Ice cream advertisements have flooded your TV. And the roadside pavement is hot enough to fry an egg on. Summer is [...]
At my barely a week old son’s first doctor’s appointment, the assistant pressed his skin with her fingers, looked at his eyes and announced he had jaundice. I nearly fell out of my chair. [...]
