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The Importance of Having a Safe Person Outside Primary Caregivers
As children grow, their emotional worlds expand beyond the comfort and protection of their parents. While parents or primary caregivers form the foundation of love and trust, it is equally important for a child to have a safe person outside this immediate circle—someone they can turn to without fear of judgment, criticism, or disappointment. A… Read more
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Trying New Things: The Power of Patience in Parenting
As a parent, I’ve always believed that trying new things helps children grow — not just physically, but emotionally too. My daughter, for example, has always been a little cautious when faced with change. When she first started school, it took her some time to settle in. So, when it came to introducing new activities… Read more
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Why I Don’t Give My Daughters Stereotypical Toys
Every birthday , my daughters receive a familiar set of gifts — kitchen sets, dolls, and soft toys. They come wrapped in bright paper and good intentions, but behind them I feel there sits something deeper: society’s quiet expectations of what girls “should” enjoy. It’s subtle, but powerful. A kitchen set says, “You belong in… Read more
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Mom Hacks: Healthy Teething Snacks for Babies
Teething is one of the toughest phases for babies — and moms! Babies want to chew on everything to soothe their gums, but as parents, we want to make sure what goes into their mouths is safe, healthy, and nourishing. Homemade teething snacks are a wonderful solution. They are free of preservatives, full of nutrition,… Read more
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Struggling with Work and Motherhood: Finding Balance in Tough Times
Being a working mother is a constant act of balancing—between deadlines and dinner time, performance reviews and bedtime stories, demanding projects and your child’s endless questions. At times, the scale tips heavily toward work, and the guilt of not doing enough for your kids or your career can feel overwhelming. One of the hardest situations… Read more
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Managing My Daughter’s Journey of Sharing Her Parents
One of the most delicate transitions as a mother of two has been helping my elder daughter adjust to sharing me. Whenever I hold my little one, I often catch my older daughter watching closely. It’s in her eyes—the unspoken worry, and that deep need for connection. There are times when I’m playing silly games… Read more
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