Author: Malavika
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When You’re on a Call and Your Daughter Jumps In
There’s a unique kind of magic in being a working mom—especially when your home becomes your office and your office slowly becomes a part of your child’s world. Lately, my daughter has started to understand the rhythm and decorum of my work calls. On evenings when no one else is home, she quietly pulls up…
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Our Presence Matters More Than We Know
As parents, we often underestimate how much our presence means to our children. In the middle of work calls, household chores, and the thousand little tasks that make up daily life, it’s easy to assume that our kids are absorbed in their own world—playing, watching, or quietly resting. But time and again, they show us…
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Owning Up to Parenting Mistakes: Why Agreeing with Our Kids Matters
Parenting is a journey of learning, not just for our children—but for us too. In a role where we’re expected to guide, nurture, and protect, it’s easy to believe we must always get it right. But the truth is, we don’t. And one of the most powerful things we can do as parents is to…
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Dealing with Kids Who Bully: When to Stand Firm and When to Teach Strength
Bullying in childhood can be subtle or blatant, but its effects can run deep — shaping how children see themselves and how they relate to others. Whether it’s teasing, exclusion, or physical intimidation, bullying creates an imbalance of power, and it often leaves both the child being bullied and the adults around them unsure of…
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The Little Joys of Motherhood
Motherhood is often described in grand terms—life-changing, overwhelming, exhausting, beautiful. And while all of that is true, what often gets overlooked are the little joys tucked into everyday moments. The quiet smiles. The sticky fingers reaching for yours. The way their laughter bubbles up out of nowhere and fills a room with sunshine. These are…
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Why I Forget the Basic Things
Yesterday, something happened that left me feeling a little shaken—and honestly, a bit disappointed in myself. We were driving back from a family function, and I was behind the wheel while my baby cried nonstop for the 10-minute ride home. Even though other relatives in the car were trying to soothe her, all I could…
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Why I Don’t Believe in the “Just Let Them Be” Philosophy
There’s a popular parenting phrase often passed around in well-meaning circles: “Just let them be.” It’s based on the idea that children will grow, learn, and sort things out on their own if we simply give them space. While I understand the intention behind this, I don’t fully subscribe to it—especially when it comes to…
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Feeling Helpless: The Silent Struggle of a Protective Mother
There are days when the weight of motherhood feels like it’s pressing down from all sides—days when I feel utterly helpless. Not because I don’t love my children or lack the desire to be everything they need. But because I do. Too much, sometimes. I find myself caught in a loop of wanting to protect…
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How to Navigate Differences in Parenting Styles—GracefullyWhen family members step in to help, but the approaches don’t always align
Having family visit is a beautiful blessing for many of us raising young children. Their help, warmth, and bond with our kids are priceless. But it’s also true that when parenting styles differ, it can sometimes create a quiet tension, even when intentions are good on all sides. While we deeply respect each other’s way…
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The Art of Self-Control and Thoughtfulness with Children
More often than not, I find myself trailing behind my own thoughts when interacting with my child. It’s a familiar pattern: she is engrossed in a task — perhaps playing quietly, building something, or simply exploring — and yet, driven by the buzzing list of “pending” tasks in my own mind, I interrupt.“Time for a…
Mom On The Rise 