All posts by Anchel Krishna

Are You Giving Your Kids a Diverse Group of Friends?

Is your circle of friends diverse? By Anchel Krishna  Follow Anchel on twitter at: @anchelk or email her your feedback at parenting@masalamommas.com   When I was growing up my parents mostly had South Asian friends. Everyone was auntie and uncle, which made remembering names so much easier. They also had

A Letter to My Daughter

By Anchel Krishna @anchelk A Letter to My Daughter, Syona. Syona, you’ve given us the most amazing gift this year – an incredible year with you, filled with some huge milestones. You’re talking much more now, and using your words to tell us what you need and what you’re thinking.

Making Your Own Holiday Traditions

By Anchel Krishna @anchelk Our Holiday Traditions My sisters and I grew up celebrating Christmas in Canada. It was – and still is – one of my favourite holidays. We’re Hindu and spend most of the fall celebrating the many festivals and holidays that happen in that period, but that