Finding Light in the Chaos of Motherhood, Overthinking, and Leftover Meals
Recently, at a work event, someone asked me why I don’t publish blogs anymore. Guess what? I didn’t have a satisfactory answer. I could’ve said life took over, but that would’ve been ironic because my blog is called *Decoding Lives*! If you’re a mother of two, and your destiny is at war with having a […]
From A to Z, foods that are healthy for your kids #63PercentMoreProtein
A-Z Adventure: Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids If you are a parent, then I can bet on anything that you are tired of the daily struggle to get your kids to eat their veggies. We’ve all been there – the dreaded battle of wills at the dinner table. It’s like trying to negotiate a […]
I am a mom and a bloody good one! Don’t let social media fool you
Social media, mom life and overthinking After putting my toddler to bed, as I scrolled social media, something strange but not uncommon happened. Too many thoughts were taking over my mom brain! How do I describe them? Have you ever handled a tap with a faucet gone bad, you’d know what I am talking about. […]
How you can help nurture the emotions of your baby boy.
Are boys any different than girls? As a parent who is propagating gender equality in kids, I’d like to believe they are not. However, scientifically a baby boy is known to have higher levels of testosterone than a girl and have lower levels of serotonin. What I am trying to say is that this makes […]
“Mumma, I am very anxious to go back to school after Corona”!, said my six year old.
“Mumma, I am very anxious and nervous to go back to school after Corona”! These were the exact words of my six-year-old when he overheard me talking about schools re-opening after the Corona -lockdown. The Covid-19 pandemic bought with it many unprecedented and unwanted changes. Corona caused a mayhem nobody could ever fathom and now […]
Reading books is great for kids. Know how to make them like it too!
Reading books opens your minds to the doors you didn’t know existed. Today, I had to present a little insight into a batch of school kids about the benefits of reading. I had to make sure the session was interesting and interactive. The art of storytelling is what lures a reader as it helps them […]
Your fussy eater will love this easy snack.
Breakfast is the most important meal for me especially when you have a fussy eater at home. Getting your picky kids to eat everything is what we always strive to do. What to eat and what to make for snacks is every second person’s troublesome saga. I often prepare a weekly meal plan which helps […]
Independence day wishes I plan to practice everyday.
This year the Independence Day is going to be different. I wonder if we really feel independent amidst all the Pandemic. The discussion around what things we need to be free from seems like a discussion on loop. The desire, dreams and aspirations of the people of the country to truly experience Independence is never […]
Ragi is a super food and you must consume it daily.
Finger millet which is popularly known as Ragi is, indeed a super food. Would you believe me if I said, I wasn’t aware about the existence of this food until I got married. My Mum-in-law would often serve us a glass full of Ragi Milk, which looked a lot of thinned porridge. It is then, […]
4 Toys that help kids stay easily engaged for long!
Toys and kids are synonymous. There is a toy out there for every kid. All kids are different and so are their interest. The best part about the progressive world is that there are variety of toys available for kids out there. Toys that suit their interest and toys that help build different skills. A […]