Parenting

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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.


Conceivable Dreams: One Couple Makes the Case for Open Adoption

 By Anjum Choudhry Nayyar Don Paul and Preetha Bhat met in college while in graduate school in India. They came to the U.S. in 1995 to pursue PhD programs.  Don went to Texas A&M University, and Preetha went to University of Florida.  After graduating and getting jobs, they decided to

When Baby Comes Home: Tips to Prepare

By Dale Ho This momentous occasion is often marked by feelings of sheer elation and at the best of times surmounted by fear. You’re now solely responsible for this tiny human being and undoubtedly you have a myriad of questions and uncertainties floating around in your head.  Let’s rewind to