relationships
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Understanding Parenthood: A Journey Towards Empathy
Before I became a parent, I thought I understood what parenting meant. I thought I knew exactly what I should and should not do when I became one. I also criticized my own parents a lot. It was only when I became one myself, while losing both my parents almost at the same time, that… Continue reading
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Why it is Important to Prioritize your Spouse
Parenting can be very hectic. Between juggling work, attending to your kids needs and managing the household, it’s easy to forget about your relationship with your spouse. However, we need to remember that prioritizing your partner is crucial for the well-being of your family. Continue reading
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How Do I Teach My Children About Religion?
How do I teach my children about religion and when is the appropriate time to do so? As millennial parents, this feels a little like being pulled into two separate directions. On the one hand you want to guide and shape your children but on the other hand you are aware that letting them become… Continue reading
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We Need to Stop Romanticizing “Supermoms”
The idea of being a supermom has been romanticized to the point where it’s considered normal for mothers to take on the majority of the responsibility. It’s time to change this narrative. Continue reading
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The Power of ONE Caring Adult
In March 2015, Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child released a study saying, “Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.” Continue reading
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The Best Gift we can Give our Children
As a mother to two young kids, I find myself constantly trying to give them the world. I want them to have everything they need, everything they want, and more. I want them to be happy, healthy, and fulfilled. But as I reflect on my own experiences, I realize that the best gift we can… Continue reading
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Why we need to Stop Demonizing Screen Time
As parents, we’ve been told time and time again that screen time is a threat to our children’s well-being. We’ve been bombarded with headlines warning us about the dangers of too much screen time, and we’ve been made to feel guilty for ever allowing our kids to use technology. Continue reading
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Rage against the dying of the light
My grandma passed away on this day 5 years ago. This was only 1 month and 4 days after my dad’s demise and only 8 months and 7 days after my mom’s. Every time I think about them, I am reminded of my own mortality. Continue reading
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On Raising Teenagers
There was a video I saw of a psychologist talking about parenting teenagers. She was comparing the mind of a toddler to that of a teenager and out of everything she said, this one stood out for me A child’s brain says “teach me!”While a teenager’s brain says “trust me!” Growing up as the youngest… Continue reading
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What is your Partner’s Love Language?
Do you know what a Love Language is? I used to think that your Love language is how you “receive” love but apparently there are two sides to it – Giving and Receiving – and how you instinctively give or show love may not necessarily be the same as how you receive or feel love. … Continue reading
About Me
Just your average millennial mama navigating motherhood and breaking generational curses.
Diary of a Millennial Mama 