I hate to break it to you, but there’s no such thing as a perfect parenting guide — Parenthood has its joys and excitement. It can also make you extremely anxious and stressed, especially if you are a new parent. Certain beliefs and myths add to the pressure that new parents are already facing. Ignoring these is the best way to make life simple and ensure your sanity…

But they’ll fill your soul with immense joy. — Years ago, I read something that put a smile on my face. It said, “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop.” What do you think? Is happiness linked with how much money we have? Money is important no doubt about that, but is it everything? From…

#6. Trust your instincts — always — My little boy turned eleven just days ago. As I try to make sense of how time has flown by, I’m left baffled. It still feels like yesterday when I held him in my arms for the first time. Yet when I look at him, I’m reminded of how much…

Live every moment as if it were your last — Yesterday my eleven-year-old son asked me to tuck him in bed and to stay with him until he was asleep. I was busy trying to get through my to-do list for the day and didn’t want the interruption to get me off track. But then I remembered. It had been…

There are some things Gen Z may never get to experience — I’ve just realized that my ten-year-old son has no idea how to use a dictionary. For his homework, he had to find meanings of difficult words from a pocket dictionary and he had absolutely no idea how to do it. “Why go through the hassle when you could easily ask…

They might be part of the bigger picture; to make you the person you are today — Nothing had gone according to plan that day. I’d already had enough of the uncertainty and anxiety caused by the recent turn of events. …

Expectation vs reality — I’ve mastered the art of procrastination. You might say that’s not something you haven’t heard before. But I bet I can do it better than anyone else. I’m a pro — trust me. Procrastination unravels the creative genius inside you and helps you make better decisions. Many researchers agree that…

It’s better to have your nose in a book than someone else’s business — Dear I’m-nosy-and-I-don’t-know-it relative, How are you doing? I hope my letter finds you well and in good health. It can be quite exhausting and tiresome when you spend most of your time prying into the lives of those around you. If you don’t mind me asking, please do tell me…

I Was Apprehensive When I Held My First Born — 14 Years Down the Line, I’m Still Often Clueless — I was freaking out by the time I dropped my hysterically crying three-year-old at school. His first day wasn’t turning out to be the least bit like I’d imagined. I knew it wouldn’t be that easy, but I didn’t expect it to be this difficult. Every time I’d fret about…