You’ve thought about it. Weighed the pros and cons. You’ve even read our post about should one perform Mundan ceremony or not. And now you’ve reached a decision. You’ve decided to shave your baby’s head. [...]
A few years ago, my three-year-old son spent a calm hour in the afternoon with his crayons, colouring up a storm on paper. He then showed me his masterpiece, to which I smiled. After a minute [...]
As women, we are socially conditioned to believe we can do it all. Which is why, as mothers, we take on major challenges and push ourselves to our furthest limits. In most homes, women look [...]
On my sixth-week, post-delivery check-up, my gynaecologist peered at me through her half-rimmed glasses and asked me if I wanted another baby soon. My mouth (literally) opened and shut a few times, as my sleep-deprived [...]
Mundan - to do it or not to do it for your baby? Are you bogged down by this question? I know many parents who are not keen to shave off their baby's hair [...]
There was a concerned mother who once moaned about her daughter’s lack of appetite at lunchtime. Apparently, the young child wouldn’t eat a bite of food no matter how much the mother pleaded. As [...]
The first time my little baby boy fell asleep at my breast, I was delighted. This tiny, pink-bellied bundle giving off soft snores while I cuddle him was my definition of heaven. Gradually every [...]
Travelling by airplane is an easy, quick and painless way to get to your destination. Unless you’re traveling with a baby. Then it’s fresh hell on wheels. The first time I took my son on [...]
You’ve read the pre-natal books. You’ve attended the classes. You’ve bought out the entire newborn section in the kids’ clothing department. Yet, all of that preparation evaporates into thin air when your obstetrician hands you [...]
It was the end of the day. Well actually, it was only 5 pm, but I was ready to call it a day. My back was crookedly bent from clearing the never-ending clutter of toys [...]
