Just as women do not talk about their periods to their husbands, they don’t share about menopause and usually suffer alone. Unless a medical issue presents itself; and by then, any preventive or therapeutic medicine or treatment is already late. Menopause is the pause we women find ourselves in whether or not we are prepared …
As the lockdown eases in many parts of India, kids have a lot of questions and anxieties about stepping out. Talking and listening to a child, and having an open discussion, is the best way to handle this challenge and prepare them. Now more than ever, parents need to focus on communicating and interacting with …
A large number of women have chosen the ‘work from home’ option to be able to manage both work and home. Are work from home moms penalised for this choice? When women work outside the home, their work inside doesn’t magically go away! Women continue to bear the ‘double burden’ of two jobs – resulting …
Using toys to teach values to your child is one easy and effective way to do it. Here, the author speaks about how Transformers helped do this! As a single child, my son yearns for more family but meanwhile, toys are his friends and family. ‘Unhealthy’ is how most describe his fascination with his toys. …
Standing tall, speaking out and fighting depression – Shailaja Vishwanath, on how she defeated depression as she found inner strength and vocal supporters. Are you one of those ‘sunny disposition, always smiling, fun loving’ people who never have a bad, sad day. Is blue for you always a colour and never a feeling? Then this …
Long term planning is essential to ensure financial security in our inflationary world! Here are some thoughts on ensuring your child is taken care of. Parenting – one tough nut to crack or is it a walk in the park? Clichés, I know but for me parenting is something in between these two extremes. I …
These 6 beautiful Sankranti tips set the mood for a wonderful celebration with loved ones this week. I have yet to find a festival that is celebrated with as much fervour and gaiety all over India as Sankranti. No matter which part of the country you are from, this is one occasion that gets everyone …
If you are a woman who loves to travel, chances are you have a toilet story to narrate! Can our simple wish for a clean loo be fulfilled? Travel is an integral part of all our lives, more so for some and less frequent for others. As an Army wife and daughter, I have covered …
When life hands you lemons, as it does from time to time, how prepared are you to make some lemonade? When life hands you lemons, as it does from time to time, how prepared are you to make some lemonade? ‘Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehle Khuda bande se khud pooche bata …
Our children inherit the world we leave behind. Here are five ways in which you can inspire your child to be a young change maker, and make a difference! Our children inherit the world we leave behind. Here are five ways in which you can inspire your child to be a young change maker, and …
These are the stories of women who’ve followed their inspirations and dreamed of making a big difference. What is your #InspiredByWomen story? I am not much of a video person, in fact I have I have switched off the auto download button for all videos on my phone. It has to really have an impact …
Is your child a creative soul constantly thinking up new ideas? Consider the possibility that your child could be a Young Change Maker! As a two year old, my son had remarked on the unending amount of garbage strewn all over the countryside, markets and homes. It was a moment of truth for us that …
The lavish spread consists of over six different cuisines and ten different types of sweets. This is not counting the mind boggling array of snacks on offer. This is generally what we come across in any of the upmarket weddings taking place in the many 5 star hotels across the country. The big fat Indian …
Women in India and around the world continue to succumb to breast cancer, even though it can be detected early. An interview with Dr. Randeep Singh. Women in India and around the world continue to succumb to breast cancer, even though it can be detected early. Stay aware! The past five years survival rate for …