An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
Motherhood is a dilemma . It doesn’t start when you give birth, it starts the day you realise you are a woman . The dilemma to be a mother or not. The dilemma to have kids in the 20s or wait for the 30s or what if you aren’t sure till your 40s. The dilemma... Continue Reading →
I gape Wide eyed At the dancing steps. How happy, How jovial, The young and the old. Swaying and chuckling At the party . While I sit , With my baby In the lap. My feet longing to dance , My heart waiting to break free. But , wait , Dear heart, Keep patience. Coz... Continue Reading →
Time and again I am enquired about my routine and how I manage to do so much with my kids and work. Here is a gist of how I, despite being my lazy self manage to somehow do it all , or at least make it appear so 😜. I am a working mother of... Continue Reading →
Recently food enthusiasts have successfully found (or re-discovered to put it more accurately ) some wonderful superfoods which are fast replacing the refined , processed flour / Maida in Indian snacks all of us love . One of these superfoods belongs to the millet family and is very easy to use . It is the... Continue Reading →
This season I will be sharing healthy Monsoon Menu for kids . According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar , during monsoons one should consume More alternate grains like Ragi/Nachni , Jowar and Quinoa More vegetables that grow on creepers like pumpkin and Karela Less of Green Leafy Vegetables More of Lentils/ Dals Occasional treat with... Continue Reading →
Quite frequently we see parenting articles , mom bloggers and other well wishing sources thronging the internet with innumerable suggestions about how to feed a 'fussy eater'. We see so many queries on mom groups , asking for solutions for the same . While I know it's not easy to feed a child , specially... Continue Reading →
Does a father know when and how to shift the child from purées to solids? Unless he is a pediatrician himself. Do Men's washrooms in public places have diaper changing tables ? Do fathers make a whatsapp group with fellow school dads to keep themselves updated about the homework? How many times does your husband... Continue Reading →
Early years (from birth to 5 years of age) are crucial for language skills development . Children learn by participating in to and fro communications with the adults in their close circle. If the child communicates less , then that can hinder essential feedback and input required for his/her speech development. Early language intervention is... 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 →
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 →
Friday Night Column 