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The 10 PM Shift: Why Millennial Moms Are Failing at ‘Me-Time’
Congratulations! You survived managing the kid/work/both-during-the -day-run, the vegetable-hiding dinner battle, the screen time struggle, the homework wartime and the 30-minute negotiate-them-into-pajamas hostage situation. The kids are finally asleep. The next day’s school bag arrangement and tiffin planning/prep are done. The kitchen is finally sorted, and the clock strikes 10:00 PM (it could be anywhere…
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Life update May 2026
For the first time in my life I am regretting not pursuing MBBS. I would have been damn good at it and definitely not treat my patients as inferiors. It is important to become a doctor to get your diagnoses and treatment on time, especially if you are all by yourself and have no one…
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How to Build a Reading Habit in Kids (Ages 5–9)
Does your child avoid books but happily spends time on screens? You’re not alone. Many Indian parents struggle with building reading habits in kids—especially between ages 5–9. The good news? Reading can become something your child looks forward to, not something they resist. While introducing books at a younger age helps, it is never too…
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AN OPEN LETTER TO MY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Thank you for never giving up on your students. The naughtiest to the slowest, the laziest to the noisiest. You were kind and compassionate, and strict when needed to be. Always encouraging, when it was needed the most. But you never broke our confidence. Woh once-in-a-while full class ke standing punishments are actually wonderful memories…
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What have we done?
We are new-age parents. We scroll endlessly for parenting tips, to become the best parents we could. We try to keep our kids safe from the dangers of the world, teaching them all about good touch, bad touch, stranger danger, etc. We give them the most nutritious food. Blueberries, pistachios, figs, broccoli and what not…
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Age-wise Guide on What to Talk About with Kids on Phone or Video Calls (So They Don’t Walk Away!)
The good news? You don’t need to be funny, modern or tech-savvy to connect with kids. You just need better conversation starters. This guide will help you learn what to talk about with kids on phone or video calls, how to keep them engaged and how to adjust conversations for different age groups. Why Kids…
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