By Siyona Varghese Every parent eventually faces the same difficult moment: a child has done something they should not have done, and the parent has to decide what happens next. Perhaps a toddler hits a sibling. A preschooler throws a toy. A child refuses to follow a rule. Something gets broken, a lie is told, […]
By Siyona Varghese Attachment does not have to exist only between a child and one primary caregiver. Many Indian children grow up surrounded by grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, domestic caregivers, and other trusted adults. These relationships can provide additional opportunities for emotional connection and support. A grandmother comforting a crying grandchild, an older […]
By Siyona Varghese Every parent wants their child to be ready for the future. We want them to be confident, adaptable, curious, emotionally resilient, creative, and capable of navigating a world that will look very different from the one we grew up in. With rapid advances in technology, changing careers, academic competition, and an increasingly […]
By Siyona Varghese Parenting is full of moments that do not go according to plan. A child refuses to get dressed, a toddler has a meltdown in the middle of a supermarket, work becomes overwhelming, sleep is interrupted, or a simple morning turns into an exhausting negotiation. In these moments, parents often wonder, “Am I […]
By Siyona Varghese Parenting advice often begins with the child. How much should they sleep? What should they eat? How should we manage tantrums? How much screen time is appropriate? How can we support learning and healthy development? These questions matter. But there is another question that deserves just as much attention: How is the […]
By Siyona Varghese For generations, parenting in India was rarely a solitary journey. Grandparents lived nearby, neighbours knew one another well, cousins played together, and family members naturally shared the responsibilities of raising children. Advice, childcare, and emotional support were woven into everyday life. The phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” was […]
By Siyona Varghese Parenting is often described as a marathon, not a sprint. Yet many parents approach it as though they must keep running without ever stopping to catch their breath. Between sleepless nights, work deadlines, school schedules, household responsibilities, financial pressures, and the constant emotional needs of young children, many parents become so accustomed […]
By Siyona Varghese Few experiences transform a relationship as profoundly as becoming parents. Along with the joy of welcoming a child comes a new set of responsibilities night-time feedings, changing routines, financial planning, household chores, school decisions, and the endless task of caring for a growing family. While these changes can bring couples closer, they […]
By Siyona Varghese If there is one emotion almost every parent has experienced, it is guilt. You feel guilty for working late and missing bedtime. You feel guilty for losing your patience during a tantrum. You worry that your child watched too much television, didn’t eat enough vegetables, or didn’t have enough educational activities that […]
By Siyona Varghese Ask a parent of a young child what they would like more of, and the answer is often the same: time. Time to sleep. Time to exercise. Time to finish a cup of tea while it’s still hot. Time to think without interruption. Between caring for children, managing a household, balancing work, […]
