Anu Chi Aai is a platform for Indian parents to find answers to all questions and worries related to parenting and childcare!
Motherhood is a life-changing experience. It is a constant, roller-coaster ride. Parenting entails a lot of learning, I remember being clueless about so many things. Like, what to eat during pregnancy, how to pack my hospital bag, how to pump and store excess breastmilk, what solids to start, and so on.
I was really fortunate to find the right people who lovingly guided me through the initial part of this journey with their invaluable experience and advice!
My mother – a treasure trove of traditional childcare wisdom
My prenatal teacher – a staunch promoter of minimum interventional delivery and exclusive breastfeeding
My doctor friends – demystifying anything related to childcare which requires medical expertise
My group of fellow moms – who trod the path a few months or years before me
CHILDCARE ARTICLES
5 non-toxic colouring options for your toddlers
There comes a time (sometimes too soon) in every toddler’s life when their inner Picasso awakens. Children are drawn to art and creativity like moths to a flame, and it’s fascinating to see your little [...]
A mothers’ guide to the first month with a newborn baby
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 [...]
Should you send your child to a Waldorf school?
When it comes to picking the right preschool for your child, parents have a lot to consider. Is it close by? Affordable? Good reputation? Till now, you’ve been the teacher in your child’s life. It [...]
Should you send your child to a Montessori preschool?
When it’s time to choose a preschool, you’ve got a crucial decision to make. You want to pick a school that helps shape a positive attitude towards education. You want a place where your kid [...]
5 Delicious & healthy Indian snacks your child will enjoy this monsoon
When dark clouds gather, the cool breeze is heavy with promise, and there’s the distinct smell of pitachur in the air, you know the monsoons have arrived. There’s something magical in the air, watching the [...]
8 fantastic science books for your always-curious child!
"But why?" My 7-year-old son asks this question so often that I'm tempted to wipe out the first name on his birth certificate and register these two words instead. His natural curiosity is astounding. The [...]
Pregnancy
Parenting
Importance of celebrating your baby’s milestones with traditional customs
The 21st century is a wonderful time to raise babies. Modern medicine has made enough advances to ensure our kids’ have healthy childhoods (bye, bye chickenpox, we won’t miss you). Education has evolved to include [...]
You know you are a mother when… Check the ones that apply to you!
✔ The soles of your feet have permanent lego-shaped imprints from stepping on too many pieces lying around ✔ You hear a baby wailing loudly and instinctively start patting the thin air until you realise [...]
13 exciting birthday gift options for kids
The night before his birthday, my son went to bed an hour earlier because he couldn’t wait for his big day to arrive. There was so much to look forward to… birthday wishes, chocolate cake, [...]