An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
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 →
Life in a joint family is no less than a daily soap opera . Having been brought up in one such family , I never needed much source of entertainment from outside . My house was always full of siblings and the doors were perpetually open for visitors (they still are). I admire my mother... Continue Reading →
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . Before we start with the meal plan , here are some basic toddler meal rules . Practice scheduled meal times and always feed on table and chair / high chair to avoid chaos at meal. Toddlers need 3 main meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner... Continue Reading →
Hi friends , Some years back there was an Italian Pizza chain Papa John's with many outlets in Delhi which used to serve delicious Pepperoncini Pickled Peppers complimentary as sides with the regular orders and they were so addictive that I ended up ordering multiple servings of the pickles. Since the chain closed down ,... Continue Reading →
Hi friends , if you have been in touch with me through my Facebook page Friday Night Column , you must be knowing that my twins C & I turned 1 year old on 24/09/17 . From now I am trying harder to make them independent eaters . For healthy self fed snack option :... Continue Reading →
Sharing C&I's meal plan for this week. The three meal a day plan will ease your worries of what to feed your infant or toddler daily. I have tried to include portions of fruit , vegetables , good carbohydrates, a protein rich dinner and healthy fats in each day's menu . If you do not take... Continue Reading →
Heading for a beach vacation with your baby ? Congratulations on making the right choice. Parents of young children definitely need a break and there is nothing as peaceful and rejuvenating as the beach . Also by choosing to head to a sea side destination I presume you have eliminated most of the city chaos... Continue Reading →
After the astounding success of the Ultimate Baby Food Recipe List Every New Mom Needs and FNC Weekly Meal Plan For Babies 9 months and above , I have drafted these sample meal plans for babies 6 / 7 / 8 months old on request by the mothers connected to me through Friday Night Column... Continue Reading →
Dear Husband, I see you daily , some days you wake up real early , even before me , brush up your assignments, rush through the morning routine and leave without breakfast. I see you when in the midst of a conversation I lose your attention . I get angry , sometimes offended that I... Continue Reading →
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