Category Archives: Life

Be Informed not Obsessed

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Reena

This crisis has us all on edge and trying to understand what is happening. However, we now are realizing that this is a marathon, not a sprint.  This is not something that would be over with a few weeks of … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Enemy

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Reena

Staying inside Constantly terrified Of a looming threat, That we can’t see. Never thought I’d be a danger To my Mom and Dad. Staying away For everyone’s safety. Never knowing when We could become deadly. Some are paralyzed But Others … Continue reading →

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Driving Each Other Crazy

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Reena

Stuck in a house together, socially distancing from the world but completely trapped together with your family.  Many people have mentioned they are driving each other crazy.  It is understandable.  Our relationships were not built on this much togetherness.  Some … Continue reading →

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A Silver Lining for the Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Reena

There is so much stress and panic over the Covid-19 virus.  Everyone is on edge, worried about their loved ones and trying to figure out how to adjust their daily lives to be safe.  This is a first experience for … Continue reading →

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Middle School Misery

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Reena

I had heard warnings about Middle school age kids and all the challenges but I was still quite unprepared as a mom.  My loving, smiling, affectionate child turned into someone I didn’t recognize on most days.  He was distant, defiant, … Continue reading →

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Teenage Stress

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Reena

Recently my teenage son was talking to someone and mentioned feeling stressed out and they replied ‘what’s stressful at your age?’.  He mentioned his exams but that got me thinking about how teens do have a lot of stress.  They … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bonding with my Boys

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Reena

Today, on my birthday, I received the best gift ever.  My boys wrote lovely and thoughtful notes in my card.  I know my boys love me and we have a great relationship but they are typical guys who don’t like … Continue reading →

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Me and My Teen

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Reena

I’ve been parenting a teen boy now for a year and it’s been quite interesting.  It’s often a challenge because the struggles seem to make no logical sense.  However, it isn’t all bad.  During the calm hormonal spells, we are … Continue reading →

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When it Rains it Pours

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Reena

Why is that when you’re feeling down, things often seem to get worse.  I’ve been there before and also heard from many friends when they seem to be having a spree of really bad luck. Lately, I started to notice a pattern … Continue reading →

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Why is ‘Change’ so Difficult?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Reena

Whether good or bad, change can be very challenging to handle for many people.  I happen to be one of those many.  This year my family has gone through so many changes and though some of these changes were blessings, … Continue reading →

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