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Being a working South Asian woman is our day job, but being a masalamomma is 24-7. Whether you’re living in an extended family, on your own with kids or with a partner, sometimes you don’t have the answer to that parenting question or challenge. Should you be on your child’s Facebook page? What school should you choose for your child? What’s the latest parent must-have for your baby? Here, you’ll find tips from experts and our very own masalamommas on how to tackle issues for all ages: baby, toddler, preschooler, teen and young adult. We’ll also provide suggestions and interviews with other inspiring masalamommas about finding their own version of the “right balance” of culture and parenting.

Moms Talk: Parenting Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me!

 By Vidya Venkatesh When I announced that I was pregnant, I would always hear a cheerful, “Oh! Congratulations!” and before I had a chance to smile and say “Thank You”, I would be showered with parenting advice from parents and non-parents alike. My kids are 6 months old, and looking