“Mumma tell me a story” said my 13 year old. “I haven’t read a story book in a while.” I replied. “Then create a story now and tell me” she…
Boon or Curse?
Parenting
A Ghost
There’s a ghost in my daughter’s room. Yes! It’s hiding somewhere. How else can I justify the way the laundry basket in her room fills up every day. Yesterday afternoon I washed…
A headache, An Emotional Cleansing Workshop and Forgiveness
It began with a dull shoulder ache, slowly moved towards my neck and manifested as a headache. The first few days it was bearable, but as days progressed the pain…
Happy Birthday Appa
“A dad is a superhero” I grew up with this belief. Naturally I had created an inner image of a dad, who speaks and behaves in a particular way. The…
10 Things I Wish Schools Start Teaching
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.”- Albert Einstein My school was my sanctuary, a…
Choosing to Respond
We were getting ready to go to bed when my 9 -year old daughter said in a calm tone, “Mumma tomorrow is my IEO (English Olympiad) exam” It was 10.30pm….
Overcoming Fear- Rewriting your Inner Narrative
On a pleasant Monday morning during the 2016 Diwali vacations, I was flipping dosas. My curious daughter asked , “Mumma aren’t you afraid of fire?” Surprised by her question I replied, “No, fire is…
Mindfulness for Mothers
“Motherhood makes a woman complete” I grew up with this belief. Naturally my goal in life was to give birth and I was successful in achieving that goal. However I…
Parenting Lessons from Dangal
Last weekend I watched the most awaited movie of the year, Dangal. Though the movie looks like any other sports movie, where the underdog wins, there is so much more…
Get Well Soon!
I enjoy every aspect of parenting, the attitude, tantrums, fun, play and stories. However there is one phase that I dislike (read hate) about parenting. Any guesses? It’s the time…