A conversation in an operation theatre that unexpectedly opened a deeper reflection on gender bias, motherhood, and the silent rituals that still define a woman’s worth in many homes. Through one mother’s quiet helplessness and another’s personal memories, this piece questions the traditions we continue without thought — and asks whether daughters truly receive the same reverence, celebration, and belonging as sons.
Category: PARENTING DILEMMAS
One of the most fearful times of our lives is in live mode at present. The COVID fright is here to stay and keep us ….
You probably got bewildered decoding the DINKs, DIOK and NITKs. But, believe me, living through them was no less of a baffling journey. Let’s get ….
Nothing can be more frightening for a child than to bear the untimely death of a parent. The emotional trauma is beyond the scope of ….
The experience of being COVID positive or having a COVID positive child is mortifying in itself, not to mention the feeling of sheer helplessness. How ….
There is no end to ‘what-to-do’ and ‘what-not-to-do’ in the parenting journey. Until now, in part 1 and 2, we saw how some of the ….
In part 1 of this parenting blunders tri-series, we saw how comparing with others and labelling your child can do immense harm to their mental ….
Parenting can be an arduous task at times. The boundaries between good and bad are often too obscure to formulate /or follow a good parenting ….
Sounds scary! Yet, all siblings witness such unfortunate events more than once in their lifetime. Sibling rivalry is no doubt one of the most corrosive ….
Planning to buy a baby walker for your princess/ prince? It’s not only the brand and type of walker that you should be concerned about, ….