I Miss My Mother’s Disapproval, Her Disappointment in Me
Why don’t our mothers prepare us for their passing?
Tag: parenting
Why Make Schoolgirls Wear Skirts, and Then Tell Them to ‘Cover Their Modesty’?
We asked our readers: Are skirts a practical garment for schoolgirls? This was the prizewinning response!
How I Used Lessons from Judo to Practise Mindful Parenting
Allow your children to find their own paths – like the practice of a martial art, it may just lead you to grow yourself, says Kay Newton.
Dear Soul Sista, How Do I Resolve My Past with My Alcoholic Father?
A reader asks our in-house clinical psychologist Smriti Sawhney Joshi how to resolve her past with her
alcoholic and abusive father.
‘Tiger Mom’ Amy Chua on Family, Immigrant Experiences, and Political Tribes
She sparked off a global debate on race and parenting, sold millions of copies and made ‘tiger mom’ a household term. And now Yale law professor Amy Chua is out with her new theory on political tribes.
When Rohini is Rohit: How to Deal with an Intersex Baby
One in 2,000 babies is born intersex. But parents needn’t despair; modern science, and an experienced professional, can offer solutions.
Anuja Chauhan on Mothering Strategies, ‘Trendy’ Politics and Her New Look
It isn’t just the entertaining plots and lighthearted optimism of her books. What makes Anuja Chauhan an icon is her refusal to fit in. Lead photo by Rohit Chawla.
What No One Ever Tells You About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is a natural process but it’s not always effortless. There are plenty of surprises in store for first-time mothers, says Hansa Makhijani Jain.
Why I’m Travelling Around the World Alone at Age 59
Emotionally bruised after a long marriage, difficult divorce and a decade of self-healing, Madlén Hjelmroth decided to travel across the world by herself.
Women Need to Recognize Their Worth Outside Their Family Roles
Senior software analyst and mother of two Abhrekha Jain offers lessons to working mothers from her own experiences in life and at work.
Stop the Abuse: Indian Parents Are Creating a Vicious Cycle of Violence
A spate of new viral videos showing parents abusing and beating their children has revealed the ugly truth of Indian parenting and will have long-reaching consequences, says Dr Ruby Charak.
A Single Mother in India Shares Her Workplace Challenges
Being a single mother in India takes hard work not just because of the logistics involved, but also because of the constant social obstacles on the way, says Ayesha Dahra.
7 Fashion Advantages Homemakers Have Over Working Moms
I often meet homemakers who make statements such as, “Oh, I am JUST a housewife,” “I have no time forContinue Reading
