I had joined these online unschooling information communities, where parents from all over the world can interact. There are many knowledgeable people there as are many people just stepping into unschooling. It is an incredible space. However, like anywhere else in the world, intolerance abounds. Or perhaps it is intolerance in me at listening to… Read More »
I was going through the gazillion photos we have amassed in the recent months, and was at a loss how to begin ‘sorting them’. What struck me is that how far we have come in this short span. Here’s the story in pictures. /p>
I was on the phone with a friend. She is into all this vision-mission kind of stuff, and very generous about sharing her learnings in life. It does get a little difficult to get her to see another perspective, but what I appreciate is her generosity in sharing all she has. It was very rewarding… Read More »
Okay, all the warnings are coming true. The last two days, Nisarga has shown a distinct preference for being held, and will nap on me, but not if I set him down on his bed. The difference is, that its not the end of the world as predicted. I’m enjoying it. What more special experience… Read More »
Okay, its world war three, and as usual, I’m in the thick of things. This time, it is a stray comment that Nisarga will not go to school. This has sparked a minor wave of arguments. Many have shaken their heads wryly thinking that its yet another of my strange ideas. Those who know me… Read More »
Its the 31st of December. I look back at this year and wonder at how much has changed. Last year, this time, I was not even actively thinking of a baby. A working professional, parties galore, life was good. Now, I have a young son. I am a stay at home mom. Making new discoveries… Read More »
Just got an email from Google with my New Year gift. It was a link to a page with an animation of the earth spinning, and this message: This gift is for someone very special: Everyone Because charities are experiencing their toughest year in decades, we have committed $20 million to helping those who help… Read More »
I am a huge supporter of breastfeeding for many reasons, but the chief ones are: Its the best choice of nutrition for my baby Immunity or at least resistance from a lot of stuff – don’t really know from experience – Nisarga is my son – we have no use for doctors other than regular… Read More »
I had hurriedly read through Dr. Aletha Olter’s site and recommended it earlier, but now, I think I need to revise my opinion of Aware Parenting and downgrade the status from definitely recommended to take with a pinch of salt. Heck upend the entire salt shaker on it. Here’s the reason: Important warning There have… Read More »
I have been busy with a super needy baby for the past couple of days with no time to haunt this blog at all. He has been fussy and clingy for the past couple of days, which is fine because I enjoy holding him, but sad because he seems so unhappy. I was wondering constantly… Read More »