The other day, as I was walking down our neighbourhood sidewalk full of crunchy vermillion, ochre and brown leaves I noticed beautiful leaf impressions. Just as I was about to take a photo to keep this impression forever in my digital memory box I decided to hold it in my heart.
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This weekend motherhood got the better of me, what was supposed to be a fun filled weekend with adventure and memories, turned into a miserable few days with me eating chocolate in my bathroom because where else can you go to be alone right? I thought I was doing everything right; I made all her favorite foods, of which she refused to eat none. We then took out all her favorite toys to play with but she wasn’t having any of it, the more toys came out the more screams she let out.
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It is officially pumpkin season and although pumpkin spiced lattes are what you’re thinking of, there’s more! Celebrate the combination of pumpkin and spice with these delicious autumn recipes perfect for toddlers, fussy eaters and even parents. When we introduced solids to Zahrah, she definitely preferred the sweeter vegetables and still does, here are some of her favourite recipes.
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I had to take back my life, even just a little part of it. Mornings are when I feel best; energetic, motivated, optimistic.
-Juhi Parikh
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It was a warm evening on November 16th 2015, I looked down into the palm of my hands and two lines looked backed at me on my pregnancy test. I was officially pregnant. The old me gone and the new me ready to start a very different journey. Some time had passed and when everything started to feel more real, many people would often tell me to enjoy life because things were about to change for good! I assumed I knew what they were referring to; long sleepless nights, crying babies and lots of diaper changers right?! But being a mother brings a different kind of change that no one really understands, and sometimes I feel, not even dads.
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Special needs is a very broad term to use when describing children. When it comes to the education system for younger kids, many children are being diagnosed with learning disabilities and emotional disorders. These children are also being labeled as special needs alongside children with physical disabilities. Whilst one can never compare the experiences faced by these amazing children, the way in which parents and loved ones communicate with them may sometimes be different.
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We're not perfect OR we're perfect just the way we are. My son arrived into the world with this affirmation. He's now a few hours away from being 4 years old. This day, and the hours before he glowed into our lives remains stamped- forever. But what did I know about being a mother or a parent? And has that really changed after almost 4 years?
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We've all seen it at some point or the other, the famous meme or the beautifully designed quote on someone's Instagram page - "It takes a village to raise a child." Before having a child, I would have probably just shrugged and scroll down when something like that popped up. But now that I am a mother, not only do I see the importance of this village but I am also questioning its existence.
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Some of us are born into the world luckier than others. When I gaze back at my childhood in Bombay- India, I see fun vacations, healthy meals, lots of laughter, sports, temple every weekend and a blue school uniform with a white and blue gingham sash. Going to school (actually private school) wasn't a choice, it was a given, like breathing, a natural part of my life. My school, J. B. Petit High School for Girls, taught us to think, believe and live "Ever Forward". Upon graduation in 1995 this message was etched somewhere in my being.
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Working from home definitely has its perks especially if you’re a mum or dad. Being able to schedule your day to spend time with your littles one is amazing. However, for every yin there is a yang. Running your small business from home, with kids, can be challenging as well. I’ve put together some basic tips to help you:
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Any endeavor into an unconventional lifestyle, in this case trying to make a living in the arts, appropriately carries with it some fears. But once you get past that initial stage, when you've worked so hard to be in demand, to make a living in this wonderfully crazy way, how do you stay centered, sane, happy, and most of all, inspired? For me, it's two-fold: putting yourself on the calendar and finding what feeds you.
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