The festive season is round the corner and there is immense excitement all around.However, with the virus still not gone completely, as a mother my mind is anxious. While we are enjoying the festivities, we need to be extra cautious this time. So here are some habitual changes that I am trying to adapt to during this festive season: Welcoming/…
As a parent, I have been hoping for our education system to evolve with the changing times. Now with the kids at home from school for the last 6 months, everything around us has changed. We have moved to online learning, kids and teachers developing new skills to cope with the new normal. The Change So, when the New…
Parenting is the delicate balance between being the fun-cool parent and raising well-disciplined children. When this balance is lost, one very common issue most of us parents face is that kids don’t listen to us. Especially during this pandemic, when we are home, getting them to listen to us can become trickyHere are some tips and my experience of how…
Whether you are just entering the job market, self-employed, a newlywed couple, or new parents, the economic impact of COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for everybody. It has always been asserted that one should be adequately prepared with necessary financial planning for any future fiscal crisis. As these are uncertain times, being assured about future finances by strategically planning…
With Unlock 2.0 we are looking forward to gradually going back to our normal lives. This gives us an opportunity to rethink our fitness routine even though in a limited and cautious way. For me, fitness is an integral part of being prepared. When I say fitness, I mean physical and emotional fitness. It’s important for us to keep ourselves…
In March 2020 when the lockdown was announced, everyone was a bit worried but they welcomed the time at home. Kids were excited to be away from school, have their parents at home and get the attention they have always wanted. But over the following 4 months, that excitement in parents and kids somewhat diminished. When the lockdown was extended,…
When it came to screen time I was always a momster. Before the pandemic swept the world, my kids had a restricted screen time policy during the week. Half an hour of TV time and 20 minutes of gadget time for playing games with their friends, that’s the most they were allowed. I encouraged kids to go out, meet friends…
Rakshabandhan has always been a special occasion for us. A promise between a brother and sister to protect each other, no matter what, is a powerful promise. Every year, we have the entire family coming together for Rakhi. However this year, it was different. We wanted to celebrate the spirit of Rakhi but with added precautions. The fact that we…
During the lockdown,you were probably consumed with the thought of when it would end and you can get back to your normal life. The month of July is seeing the first signs of hope for India as the government eases countrywide lockdown and slowly restarts the economy. Now, is the time when your journey towards adapting to the new normal…
With Unlock 1.0, as India slowly opens up, we are witnessing the emergence of a “new normal”. While some of you are still at home on work from home, many have to step out either to re-join offices. But, no matter what, as soon as you step out of your house, there are few essentials you need to carry in…