Lately, I’ve heard my 3-year-old say “Boys don’t do that”. One day, dad was mad at him because he would not tidy up, so he came running to me. I was upstairs putting the laundry away and he ran over to tell me he was not happy with dad. When I enquired further as to …
Alright, moms and dads, this is not a new topic. I have spoken about parenting anger and let’s face it, we are humans and are subject to emotions on impulse. This is true in every aspect of our lives. Have you ever been to a drive-through, and received a wrong order or missed item? You …
I started to learn the piano when I was 6 years old. Since then, I completed a few Piano exams, performed in a few concerts, and spent hours and hours of time practicing. My mom wanted me to complete all piano certifications from the Trinity School of Music, London. Trinity offered exams to students around …
When I started my blog and Instagram account less than a year back, my intent was to share my parenting journey as a new stay-at-home mom, and as a new mom of three. Who knew a year later, I would be homeschooling in the midst of a pandemic and blogging about how I make education …
This is the last week of school and while I feel a sense of relief, I am also attempting to embark on a new adventure of summer homeschooling with my kids. When I chose to take a sabbatical from work, my intention was never to homeschool. But here we are, in an unfortunate time, and …
There is a season when the birthday parties are many and it is yet another nightmare for parents who do not enjoy the socialization with unknown strangers. I was unofficially designated the party taker in our home. I take my kid so that she gets the chance to make new friends, hang out with old …
It was a rough couple of weeks in our household with everyone falling sick, including my husband and me. Having a sick household can be extremely overwhelming. You have little ones who are needy for your time and attention. They want different things- they don’t want to eat what they love, their sleep is disrupted, …
We all know that Christmas is the time when we shower people with presents. But the whole process of gift-giving can be stressful. You want to give something that is special, thoughtful, and useful. You want the receiver to know how much you appreciate and love them, or that you are thinking of them. But …
Until I became a mom, I was unaware of how short-tempered I was Kids have a way of pushing your buttons and bringing out the worst in you (at times). Don’t get me wrong. I have mushy moments with my kids when my heart melts, and it makes me guilty as ever for my weak …