What Role Spirituality Plays in Our Parenting
When I was younger, I came to a point of despair when I thought, “It is impossible that God exists. Why would this be happening at all?” Indian mythology too is quite difficult to understand Read More …
Category: Voices
Learn Patriotism from “Calling Sehmat” – Harinder Sikka
Very few books have elements of spying, patriotism, courage, guilt and remorse all under the same roof! “Calling Sehmat” just walks the tightrope, balancing all these elements of humane psyche with finesse. It was actually Read More …
Kicking Off the School Year with Intention
What is the end of summer looking like in your home? What’s it feeling like? Another big family transition is just around the corner– back to school! You and your children or teens may be Read More …
The Day My Son Realized We Are an Interracial Family
I am American and about as pale white at they come. My husband is from the Caribbean and also lived in South America and has the perfect year around tan. When my son was born, Read More …
Changing The Misnomer of Indian Feminism
A few years ago I was returning home with a friend from a party at 9:30 pm. I was wearing a simple black dress which went till my knees, high heels and carrying a blingy Read More …
Transgenders in India – Deserve Respect So Long Denied
Transgenders! Around the world, the word itself still raises eyebrows. Various derogatory remarks even get passed about them. In recent times in India, at least, the acceptance towards them is slow but not enough. For Read More …
The Story Behind Every Song – Cultural Influences to Music
Beethoven, my favorite composer went deaf before he composed some of his most famous piano and orchestral musical works. He was very poor, living in Vienna, but didn’t let his financial hardships or disability deter Read More …
7 Storytelling Hacks – Introducing Kids To Cultural Stories
Indian culture is rich with stories sharing life lessons, morals, traditions and values. From the time immemorial, stories have been a mode of instruction to emphasize values and morals. Not only to children but also Read More …
How to Stop Kids Saying Hurtful Things to You
It’s like a bolt of lightning. Those hurtful words that fall out of your child’s mouth towards you. You are left gaping, angry, hurt that your child could say something that would make the pit Read More …
Popular Mouthwatering Delicacies Famous in Rajasthan
Belonging to the traditional and beautiful region of Rajasthan, gave me the luxury to relish the distinctive cuisine the state offered. The cuisine which has become an inseparable part of my life. Rajasthan as known Read More …
Rakshabandhan – An Indian Festival For Siblings
Every year as the Rakhi day (Rakshabandhan) approaches, I get wistful about tying a pretty little thread around my baby brother’s wrist. I think fondly of all those past celebrations of this Indian festival shared Read More …
4 Major Influences of My Jamican Heritage
Growing up, I always called myself a Jamerican. I was born in the states, but raised by Jamaican parents. All of my extended family is Jamaican as well. As an Air Force “brat,” I was Read More …
6 Unexpectedly Positive Effects of Living with Food Allergies
Climbing up a hill behind a century old pueblo in New Mexico under an inky dark sky, I settled in a chair between my two children. We are silent, gazing at a darkness we’d never Read More …
5 Words to Eliminate from your Child’s Vocabulary Forever
How many times have you been told to “watch your language” or scolded a child and said “don’t say THAT word”? In American society, we often polarize words as being “good” or “bad”. When I Read More …
5 Ways Our Move To Australia Affected Our Palate
Living in Kuwait, life was very pampered! We had an amazing array of cuisines at our beckoning. Even impromptu get-togethers were easily managed with a simple phone call. Not to mention home deliveries where every Read More …