An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I recently happened to read an article titled 'Behind every superwoman lies an inconsiderate and selfish man.' Though an archaic, patriarchal and insensitive husband may be the cause behind some women pushing and trying to do everything by themselves but it is not the case everywhere. By such a blanket statement we are undermining the... Continue Reading →
Motherhood should be renamed anxiety because we end up forever anxious regarding our children's health and fretting about whether they are gaining enough weight or not . Toddlers can be really fussy in terms of quantity of food they take and hence I always believe in feeding calorie-dense meals for them so that they can... Continue Reading →
When C&I turned 6 months old we decided to celebrate their half birthdays! Because Two Half Birthdays Make A Full Birthday! How did we come up with the idea of half - birthday celebrations ?We were already celebrating their monthly birthdays on 24 th of each month with mini cakes and donuts and pastries (basically... Continue Reading →
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . These meal plans are made for my twins C&I , as being a working mother of twins (I am a doctor by profession) I find it easier to plan in advance. Do read the basic toddler meal rules mentioned below. Vegetarian protein rich options to... Continue Reading →
Recently over a casual conversation with a colleague who is unmarried and in her early thirties , we stumbled upon this thought. She insisted on the fact that marriage is a matter of chance and I , according to her , happened to be amongst the few fortunate ones to have found a good spouse.... Continue Reading →
You know you are a new mom when you : Check the breathing of a sleeping baby every 10 minutes . Stock up on teethers way before teething time like a warrior prepares ammunition for battlefield. Have hand sanitizer and wet wipes on every nook and corner of the house , just in case. Carefully... Continue Reading →
Breakfast should ideally be filling , healthy and quick . No one wants to grill in the kitchen early morning . Suji Dhokla is a light , healthy breakfast option for the whole family . Also a perfect finger food for your toddler , soft and fluffy. You can prepare the batter at night and... Continue Reading →
It's all been told and retold , written and re-written , cut - copy - pasted infinite number of times that motherhood is exhausting . It is mind numbing , zombie-fying, sapping kind of a crazy exhaustion. But what remains to be told is how mothers around the world are coping up with it. Motherhood... Continue Reading →
Sprouts khichri or Moth Khichri is a healthy wholesome and protein rich one-pot meal for the family. A complete meal on its own , it is a great option to feed sprouts to toddlers and older children . Vegetarians looking for options for adding proteins to their diet should also consider Sprouts Khichri . It... Continue Reading →
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . These meal plans are made for my twins C&I , as being a working mother of twins (I am a doctor by profession) I find it easier to plan in advance. Do read the basic toddler meal rules mentioned below. Vegetarian protein rich options to... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 