An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I have been reading to my toddler twins since they were tiny 4 months old babies . They have grown up with books scattered everywhere around them which has had a great positive influence on them. Books have not been given a particular time slot . In fact, reading and flipping through the books and... Continue Reading →
Having a tough time keeping your active , highly spirited (read -naughty) toddler busy? Just imagine my scenario because guess what, I have two of the same age (yes , twins!). My husband is an eye surgeon , so he does not allow kids any screen time, yes , ZERO screen time. Hence , I... Continue Reading →
Raising a reader is one of my mommy dreams. There is no age to when you can start reading to your baby. Start as young as you can. C&I (my twins) have always loved our bedtime reading . I had started reading aloud to them when they were 4 months old. I firmly believe that... Continue Reading →
I woke up, Rushed to kids' door, Checked on them , Back to more. Screened the house, Locked the stores, Picked them up, Hustled two floors. Gobbled some food, Bid adieu, Off to work, Gulped a coffee or two. Filled some forms, Examined a few. Wrapped up quick, Off again I flew. Danced the two,... Continue Reading →
Recently read this on Instagram. It is a quote by an Italian writer who uses the pseudonym 'Elena Ferrante' . How alluring does it sound- a pseudonym! It's from her book 'Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay' . I was introduced to this writer by the Hindustan Times Brunch columnist Seema Goswami. She is... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 