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Nanny vs. Nani

by Nitika Puri  @modernindianmom & online at: modernindianmom.blogspot.ca Spending a full year on maternity leave with my son was one of the most exhilarating and exhausting experiences I have ever had. Granted, there were a few instances when I felt I’d had enough. (Note: wanting to drop everything and lock

A Father’s Daughter, Becomes a Mother

By Shruthi Malur @nonstopbakbak & online at: nonstopbakbak.wordrpress.com We’ve always heard the terms “Daddy’s Girl” and “Mamma’s Boy”, and very rarely the opposites of it. I’m not hinting that a child or daughter prefers a certain parent over the other or vice versa, but I guess they say that for

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire – Dealing with Toddler Lies

By Sheba Siddiqui @shebasid & online at: shebasiddiqui.com My three-year-old son is an occasional liar. Simple things like bringing toys to bed and telling me there’s nothing under his blanket or taking away his little brother’s toy and insisting he was playing with it first. It concerns me. Mind you,