I had put on a great deal of weight during my first pregnancy. From a slim, svelte hour-glass figure, I had transformed into a rotund shapeless barrel over nine months. The very thought of getting back into my pre-baby shape seemed daunting. Each time I looked at myself in the mirror, I went into a…
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Having a baby is one of the oft quoted reasons for abandoning or giving up a pet. While it’s true that such people should not have opted for a pet in the first place, deserting your pet for the sake of your baby’s well being says a lot about the person than the animal that’s…
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When I used see mommies nursing their babies, I used to think it was one of the easiest things. How wrong was I! Only after I had a baby, I realised how challenging and discomforting it was. I don’t want to sound discouraging but believe me breastfeeding is hard. To be successful, you have to…
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Child abuse around the world, particularly in India, has been on the rise at an alarming rate in the past few years. Almost every day we hear and read horrific incidents of child molestation and sex abuse. What is more disturbing is that India has the second highest number of recorded child abuse rate in…
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Pleasing a 3-year-old child is any day easier than satisfying a fussy 9-year-old – especially when it comes to food! Add to this, the endless demands of a finicky teenager whose taste buds are perennially craving for something exotic and special. It’s enough to test your patience and drive you up the wall. When my mom…
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