Tag Archives: Family

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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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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Connecting with my Teen Boy

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Reena

My son is in his early teens and it has been a challenge much like every other stage in his growth.  No more infant sleepless nights, no more toddler tantrums or potty training or tween rage, but now this.  Now … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Present

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Reena

Life has its up and downs but sometimes in a down cycle, we think it will last forever.  We get impatient and that can lead to frustration and depression.  We have to remind ourselves that this phase will pass and … Continue reading →

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Camp Mommy is Tiring!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Reena

This summer like many others, the kids are primarily home with me.  I enrolled them in some half day camps so they can learn cool new things but being a stay-at-home mom, I get to entertain them the rest of … Continue reading →

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Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reena

Last summer we went on two big trips with the family which was lots of fun but not cheap.  This year we wanted to keep the summer fun within a budget since we spent a lot on our spring vacation. … Continue reading →

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The New India

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Reena

When I was growing up, India, the country of my heritage was considered a third world country.  The India that my kids are growing up seeing is a whole different place, however.  So much has changed in a few decades. … Continue reading →

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Rekindling Relationships

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Reena

I recently visited my extended family in India after many years and it made me realize how important it is to rekindle relationships with loved ones.  Especially with family, you can easily take relationships for granted, feeling like they will … Continue reading →

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Vacation Utopia

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Reena

We recently went on a family vacation to Jamaica and it gave me time to reflect on the importance of family vacations, whether they are simple or extravagant.  Stepping away from real-life stressors for a while can be critical to … Continue reading →

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Positive Attitude

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Reena

Last week I learned that my uncle’s store in India was completely ravaged by a fire.  Luckily no one was hurt but three families rely on this store as a source of income.  My mom told me the news and … Continue reading →

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