Category Archives: Parenting

We are the Sandwich Generation!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Reena

  Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind regarding my family.  We’ve been sandwiched between the concern for our parents and the duties to our children and the stress of this economy only makes it worse.  Luckily both my … Continue reading →

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Teaching our kids community service…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Reena

Many of our kids are growing up quite comfortable financially and they often have little exposure to others that are not.  They have a very narrow and privileged view of the world.  They are definitely lucky and I wouldn’t want … Continue reading →

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Kids Are Making Mommy Adventurous!!!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Reena

Being a cautious person by nature and one with little athletic ability, I wasn’t very adventurous growing up.  I think that may be changing though, because of my kids.  I think I am feeling the need to face some fears … Continue reading →

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Single Mom for a week- good or bad??

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Reena

Though I’m blessed with a stable marriage, my husband travels quite a bit leaving me as an occasional single parent.  This can be hard work since all duties fall on my shoulders and there is no relief.  There is no … Continue reading →

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How do you stay upbeat when everything seems to be going wrong?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Reena

You are having the craziest week. You don’t have a major life crisis though. No one has died or lost their job but all the little things are adding up. It seems like the world is conspiring against you. Your chronic knee … Continue reading →

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Where does the day go?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Reena

Being a stay-at-home mom, I always have high expectations of all the things I’m going to accomplish during my day.  Sadly though, I rarely live up to those lofty expectations.  After sending the kids off to school, there is a … Continue reading →

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Are the ‘best schools’ giving kids the best opportunities?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Reena

An ongoing debate with my friends has been about whether we should put our kids into the highest rated schools or is a decent school ok?  Being of Indian heritage and from an educated family, there was always an emphasis … Continue reading →

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Mommy’s not perfect anymore….

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Reena

I don’t know at what age kids stop thinking their parents are perfect but I recently got a glimpse of it with my 9 year old.  Last week I was struggling to get my older son (9 years old) to … Continue reading →

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Why the never-ending ‘Mom guilt’?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Reena

Lately, I’ve noticed that whether you’re a working mom or stay at home with the kids, you can’t escape the ‘mom guilt’.  It is a phenomenon that keeps good, caring women feeling insecure and inadequate.  Many working moms have expressed … Continue reading →

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