Tag: Life
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The Benefits of Having Two Kids
Okay, don’t come at me — I know every family has its own rhythm, and having one child or three or none is completely personal. But now that I have two, I genuinely feel that more can be better… as long as the parents are mentally and physically able to manage it. For me, the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Leading by Example
One thing I’ve realized as a mom is that kids don’t really learn from what we say. They learn from what we do. Our kids are always watching us—how we talk, how we treat others, how we handle tough days, even how we fold laundry. Every little thing becomes a quiet lesson for them. Living…
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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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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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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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