Nothing like the great Himalayan outdoors and a stiff dose of family time amid breathtaking views to wipeout two years of lockdown cynicism.

In the midst of a global pandemic, one can’t help wondering, are online classes really necessary for primary school kids?

: Don't miss them. Whatever comes of this crisis, the memories of how we dealt with it, are precious.

When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.

On a vacation in Coorg, my dealings with a risky situation made me realize why teens may indulge in risky behavior and I learned three important lessons in parenting teens.

Is getting your kids to drink milk a struggle? Then allow me to let you in on a little secret that is sure to make your kids crave milk. Read on to find out.

Kids have loads of fantastic ideas they entertain themselves with. Following through on the ideas and creating something, can be fulfilling and a confidence booster.

An old fashioned two week long vacation on a secluded hill top cottage in Gethia, Nainital. Read on to find out what we saw and what we learned.

Children don't often think much of the lives their parents had before they were born. I found that sharing stories from pre-parenting days was a great way to bond with my girls and perhaps the perfect way to celebrate mother's day. So how did you celebrate?

Cultivating discipline, empathy and independence with a single practical idea, is that even possible? Read on to find out.

7 years of motherhood has certainly been an interesting journey as I have watched my baby slowly evolving in to my buddy, and we are less than half way there but it's magical.

I had a super proud mama moment this week when my daughter wrote her first book review. I was so touched when I saw what book she chose.

These days school annual day performances are big affairs. Even at the pre-primary and primary levels, professional quality performances are expected. But how much of these performances include contributions from kids? What are kids actually learning from annual day?

Wondering if you should plan a short trip without your kids? We hesitated, but eventually went through with it, and for us, it worked out great. Read all about it, and a review of the gorgeous Taj Lake Palace, where we went.

Life takes strange twists and turns, but on some days it lands you in a happy place. Today was one of those days. I was interviewed as an author for my young adult novella, Growing Pains.

Here are some helpful tips I have learned from trekking with my toddlers over the years, and from my in laws, who did this throughout my husband's childhood, and are doing it now again with their grand children.

I have watched My Fair Lady several times over the years. With time how I felt about various characters had changed. This post is about how my understanding of the characters have changed as I have journeyed from childhood through marriage in to motherhood.

It took a rare cosmic event to remind me, that sometimes I need to slow down, savour the moment, and not lose perspective.

We sometimes think of parenting techniques as if some are better than others, but we forget how much the merits and effectiveness of these techniques depend on the personality of the adults and children involved.

We found serenity and secluded spots of natural beauty amidst crowds and chaos. This post has a review of the journey, the hotel we stayed in, tips for exploring Mahabaleshwar during the crowded Christmas season, suggestions for activities and restaurants, and many useful links. There are lots of pictures of course!

A visit to Ranthambore fort and wild life sanctuary with family towards the end of the monsoons.

“I do it myself” she repeats over and over again as copious tears flow down her soft round cheeks. Her vision is blurred, but she is relentless. She will not give up. This is the fourth time it has happened this morning.

I have never really spoken to my kids about God. I wouldn't know what to say. I know some parents have a tough time talking about sex or periods to their kids. But, to me, God seems a much more complicated subject, because, I, myself, am not sure who or what God is.

I have been a stay at home mom (SAHM) for 4 years, dabbling in writing for fun. I have set my own deadlines, and worked only as much as I felt like, whenever I felt like. But I noticed that I felt like it more and more often.

This is not a disturbing story about the frightening contents of a grave that escaped it's confines, or about any native American rituals. Actually this is about my 18 month old baby and her indomitable spirit.