Posts from the parenting category.
A few weeks ago, I watched a toddler at a café being spoon-fed by his mother. In one hand, she held a small bowl; in the other, an iPhone streaming bright, animated videos. The child’s eyes never left the screen — not even for a second. It struck me how “normal” this scene has become, and yet how unnatural it really is. That’s exactly the uncomfortable truth Jonathan Haidt tackles in The Anxious G...
If you’ve ever stood in a supermarket aisle with a wailing toddler, frantically wondering whether you’re doing this whole parenting thing “right,” you’ll know the silent truth — there is no one right way. That’s exactly where This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting: But It Will Make You a Better Parent steps in. Written by psychotherapist Riri G. Trivedi and parent coach Anagha Nagpal, this book doesn...
When I first held Wisdom Tales from Gita for Children by Deepak Bharwani, I was instantly reminded of my childhood nights spent listening to my grandmother’s stories. Those tales were simple but powerful — filled with lessons that quietly shaped who I became. This book feels like a beautiful continuation of that tradition, a way to bring the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to life for today’s children...
Have you ever paused mid-read and wondered — what would I do in their place? That was me, more than once, while reading The Mother I Never Knew by Sudha Murty. Known for her simple storytelling and deep cultural insight, Sudha Murty doesn’t just tell stories — she passes on lived wisdom. Her stories have this uncanny way of making you look inward while your eyes are still on the page.Having read h...
Remember the first time you gave your child a phone or let them play a game online? You were probably excited and a little nervous — kind of like watching them ride a bike without training wheels for the first time. In today’s hyper-digital world, kids are growing up swiping before they can even speak in full sentences. And while that can be amazing, it also comes with a whole new set of risks mos...
If you’ve ever curled up under a blanket while your mom or grandma told you stories of little Krishna stealing butter or brave Durga fighting demons, this book will feel like home. Mom’s Story Basket by Archana Vashistha captures that exact warmth — the kind that makes you pause, smile, and quietly feel something shift inside.This is Archana’s literary debut, and honestly, it’s hard to believe. Sh...
That’s the short for “The summer I turned pretty” web series on Amazon Prime. The teenager in the house is mad about it driving me mad too. I remember being that mad about tv shows back then. And about bookish romance too. Heck, I was more interested in Nancy and Ned than Nancy’s adventures or Anne and Peter than the politics around them. The Hardy Boys had way too much action (not that of course!...
Have you ever looked at a new mother and wondered, Is she still the same person she was before she became a mom? I’ve asked myself that question more than once — especially watching friends who seem to disappear into their new roles, their own identities quietly pushed to the backseat.That’s what makes Chhavi Mittal’s memoir, More than a Mama, such a refreshing and powerful read. Known for her rol...
Have you ever read a story so raw and real that it makes you pause and question the world we live in? The Journey of a Mother is exactly that kind of book. It’s not a fictional drama written for shock value—it’s the lived, painful truth of Sagarika Chakraborty, a mother whose battle wasn’t just against a foreign government, but against a deeply flawed system, a crumbling marriage, and her own brea...
Ever had that sinking feeling that success might be costing you more than it’s worth? That was me when I stumbled upon Raising a Father by Arjun Sen. The title itself was enough to pull at my heartstrings—because it flipped the usual narrative. This isn’t just a parenting book; it’s a soul-searching memoir, a love letter to fatherhood, and a mirror to anyone chasing the wrong kind of success.Arjun...
