Where Cultures Meet Parenting
Do you know reading stories helps children coping with feelings? Stories play a vital role in developing a child’s imagination. Using stories you can introduce new ideas into their world. From a realistic story that Read More …
Stress, anxiety and depression are terms that were not really heard of until a decade ago. The word ‘stress’ was used in a very generalized way to express being tired of something or doing something. Read More …
Who is your support system? The people you call on the toughest of days? What do you turn to for comfort when you are stressed out? Where can you go to get relief and peace Read More …
Experiencing a myriad of emotions everyday, how often do you feel grateful? Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summer, and any other unstructured time of the year, can lead to boredom. Children and teens have to make pretty big energetic and logistical transitions each time the shift from school schedules to summer vacation Read More …
It takes bravery to be open with a stranger. And when you put your story out there for everyone to see your colossal mistakes in all their glory, that is certainly as act of courage. Read More …
India is famous for its cultural and traditional richness of festivals and celebrations. We, our family love the second half of every year since those six months are full of many festivals. I personally Read More …
Easter was celebrated worldwide on April 16. This Christian festival, which is actually holds more importance than Christmas, marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death by crucifixion at the hands of Read More …
Childhood is often reminisced with fond memories, especially around special occasions like festivals, summer or winter vacations and of course, birthdays. My childhood is replete with such fond memories and I often like to revive Read More …
There are situations that feel so unfair, behavior so uncalled for. Being under appreciated or feeling shortchanged can leave us with a bitter taste. Read More …