I often become that exhausted monster mother throwing tantrums back to the toddler and later wondering who the actual kid in the house is… — I often become that exhausted monster mother throwing tantrums back to the toddler and later wondering who the actual kid in the house is. I never allowed myself to give my baby any screen time since hearing all the negative stories about poor motor and language skills, ADHD agonized me…

Most of us resort to our playlists to elevate our moods from the murkiness especially during the times difficult to internalize. For me… — Most of us resort to our playlists to elevate our moods from the murkiness especially during the times difficult to internalize. For me, it is a non-negotiable vitamin for survival for emotional balance. The sound of rain drops by the silhouette heals, sound of a giggling baby brings joy, a…

I will try to hold my happy tears as I write about the phase I once badly wished passed sooner but wanting to keep “baby” left, for as… — I will try to hold my happy tears as I write about the phase I once badly wished passed sooner but wanting to keep “baby” left, for as long as possible. …

Yes, I along with my 18 months old son survived but lost my grandmother to COVID-19 virus that gave us the pain I wouldn’t wish upon… — Yes, I along with my 18 months old son survived but lost my grandmother to COVID-19 virus that gave us the pain I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. I can’t recall a time we were not precautious or going to a crowded place. I did not travel once in the past…

Twelve years ago, I made a prediction inspired by my zeal to study life sciences that I’d have the job of a scientist forever… — Twelve years ago, I made a prediction inspired by my zeal to study life sciences that I’d have the job of a scientist forever. Undergraduate studies to graduation to internship to first job — it was always science. Suddenly, I lost the connection when couldn’t find a job (of course…

Firstly, I have not experienced the pain of losing a baby. I don’t know how to talk to people like you. Should I mention the baby? Should… — Firstly, I have not experienced the pain of losing a baby. I don’t know how to talk to you. Should I mention the baby? Should I pretend it didn’t happen? Should I ask how you (the mother) are doing? I don’t know what to say. But I do know what…

Have you ever wondered what makes you the person you have become? Well, maybe I don’t have an answer for you, but I do know may be who I… — Have you ever wondered what makes you the person you have become? Well, maybe I don’t have an answer for you, but I do know may be who I am. My grandma. My heart is so full whenever I scroll through the pictures of my phone gallery or spend time…

Making best use of the lockdown situation to stay engaged and active is a fair thought. Since news on lockdown hit, there has been a huge… — Making best use of the lockdown situation to stay engaged and active is a fair thought. Since news on lockdown hit, there has been a huge spike in the use of fitness apps; online portals flooding with thousands of online courses to study and economic advisors suggesting on strategies to…

I’m sleepless. I’m scared of waking up to another heart-breaking news again. We’re seeing more deaths from gang rape, murders, suicide… — I’m sleepless. I’m scared of waking up to another heart-breaking news again. Violence is claiming an increasing number of victims these days. Something is not right. Our community is in a collective state of trauma and a complete mess. As a parent, it shakes me to even think that I…