Research shows that reading to your kids has a multitude of benefits for their cognitive and social development. To...
Month: February 2022
Chhaithi ceremony in a Newar household
Chhaithi (which translates to sixth) is a ceremony celebrated six days after the birth of a baby. The closest family...
Handling a baby during family gatherings
I have an extended family – there are a lot of uncles and cousins on my side. Everyone loves spending quality time...
Taking care of a baby during a pandemic
Having a baby in the middle of a pandemic was a rollercoaster ride, physically and emotionally. From feeling paranoid...
10 things that surprised me as a new mom
I have always wanted to be a mom, but I never felt like my life was together enough for such a huge...
Stretch marks during pregnancy
1. What are stretch marks? Striae gravidarum, known as stretch marks, during pregnancy is...
Shifting to Dubai with a newborn
I was born and brought up in a big family in Kathmandu. I got married in 2013 and left my home country to settle in...