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Making Peace with My Partner’s Limited Availability as a Parent
Motherhood has taught me many things—patience, resilience, and most importantly, the art of letting go. When I imagined raising children, I pictured my partner and me navigating parenthood together, equally sharing the joys and burdens. But reality looks a little different. His job demands long hours, leaving much of the parenting load on me. There…
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How I Custom Designed My Toddler’s Summer Timetable Using ChatGPT
As a working mom, summer break can be both exciting and overwhelming. Keeping a toddler engaged, active, and learning while balancing work and daily chores is no easy feat. This year, I decided to take a different approach—I used ChatGPT to help me design a custom summer timetable for my little one, and it turned…
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How Postpartum Care (Bananthana) Helped Me
Bringing a baby into the world is a transformative experience, but the postpartum phase can be just as challenging as pregnancy. I never fully understood the importance of postpartum care until I experienced it firsthand. Traditional Bananthana, an age-old postpartum recovery practice in many Indian households, played a crucial role in my healing, both physically…
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Heavy Mom Guilt: When You Lose Patience After a Long Day at Work
It’s 6:30 PM.You’ve spent the entire day juggling deadlines, meetings, emails, and endless to-do lists.You walk through the door, still mentally ticking off tasks — dinner needs to be made, laundry’s piling up, tomorrow’s prep isn’t done. Then your child wants you to play.But they’re whining. Maybe throwing a tantrum.You feel your patience slipping.You raise…
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Why “Me Time” Isn’t Selfish as a Working Mom
I used to believe that once I became a mom, especially a working mom, every spare minute should go to either my kids, my home, or my job. And if I even thought about taking time for myself—just to sit, breathe, scroll, sip coffee alone—I’d immediately feel a pang of guilt. Sound familiar? But here’s…
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When Is the Right Time to Return to Work After Maternity Leave?
The question of when to return to work after maternity leave doesn’t come with a universal answer. Every mother’s journey is unique, shaped by personal circumstances, financial needs, career demands, and emotional readiness. For some, the decision is made for them—by the nature of their job or financial situation. For others, there’s a little more…
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Navigating Toddlerhood with a New Baby: My Experience
When I found out I was expecting my second child, I was overjoyed. But beneath the excitement, there was also a lingering worry—how would my toddler handle it? The age gap between my daughters is 2.5 years, and while my older one was still very much my baby, she was about to take on the…
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6 Lessons for Moms to Embrace This March
March brings new energy—a time for growth, renewal, and reflection. As we step into this month, here are six valuable lessons for moms to embrace, helping us navigate motherhood with more grace, balance, and joy. 1. Let Go of the Guilt Mom guilt is real, but it doesn’t have to control you. Whether you’re a…
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How to Deal with a Passive Parent
Parenting works best when both parents are actively involved, but sometimes, one parent takes a backseat—either due to work, personal habits, or simply not knowing how to step in. A passive parent may love their children deeply but might not engage in daily caregiving, discipline, or decision-making. This can leave the more involved parent feeling…
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Why Having Only One Primary Parent Is Not Sustainable
Parenting is often an all-consuming journey, but when the responsibility primarily falls on one parent, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and an imbalance in the family dynamic. While many families naturally have one parent who takes on the majority of childcare—whether due to work schedules, personal choice, or societal norms—this model is often unsustainable…
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