Category: Survival tips

  • 30 Days to a Happier Mom: A Real-Life Joy Challenge 

    30 Days to a Happier Mom: A Real-Life Joy Challenge 

    Feeling overwhelmed in the chaos of motherhood? I hear you, mama. I took a 30-day joy challenge—simple daily habits that helped me reconnect with myself and find peace amidst the madness. From solo outings to bubble baths and dance parties, these little shifts brought big joy. This post shares what worked for me—and might just…

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  • Dealing with Postpartum Depression: A Guide for New Moms

    Dealing with Postpartum Depression: A Guide for New Moms

    They say motherhood is magical — and it is — but sometimes, right alongside the magic, there’s a heavy fog that refuses to lift. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re watching your new life from the outside, you are not alone. Postpartum depression (PPD) isn’t just the “baby blues” — it’s deeper, heavier,…

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  • Heatwave Havoc: Surviving Summer 2025 (Without Melting Into the Floor)

    Heatwave Havoc: Surviving Summer 2025 (Without Melting Into the Floor)

    Summer’s not just here—it’s staging a full-blown attack. From Delhi to Chennai, India is sizzling, toddlers are melting, and moms are barely holding it together. Here’s your heatwave survival guide with practical tips, child safety hacks, and cooling recipes (that won’t require you to stand over a stove).

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  • The Working Mom’s Guide to (Somewhat) Mastering Work-Life Balance

    The Working Mom’s Guide to (Somewhat) Mastering Work-Life Balance

    Mastering work-life balance as a mom feels like juggling flaming swords while answering snack requests. But guess what? It is possible (kind of). From setting boundaries to embracing the chaos, here are sanity-saving tips to help you navigate work, home, and you time—without losing your mind. Bonus: A free planner to keep things on track!

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  • How to Help a Constipated Baby Poop: A Parent’s Guide to Sweet, Sweet relief!

    How to Help a Constipated Baby Poop: A Parent’s Guide to Sweet, Sweet relief!

    Is your baby struggling to poop? You’re not alone—constipation in infants is way more common than you’d think! From telltale signs to gentle ways to get things moving (hello, bicycle kicks and tummy rubs!), this guide covers it all. Plus, when to call the doc and what’s totally normal.

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  • Why Does My Baby Hate Sleep? The Science, The Struggles, and The Survival Guide

    Why Does My Baby Hate Sleep? The Science, The Struggles, and The Survival Guide

    Ever wondered how a tiny human can resist sleep with the determination of a seasoned night owl? Why does my baby hate sleep? Science says it’s biology, but experience says it’s a personal attack. From mysterious wake-ups to Olympic-level crib escapes, we’re diving into the struggles, the science, and—most importantly—the survival strategies to help you…

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  • Mom Burnout Is Real: Why We’re Always One Snack Request Away from Losing It

    Mom Burnout Is Real: Why We’re Always One Snack Request Away from Losing It

    Mom burnout is real, and no, it’s not just about needing a nap (though that would be nice). It’s the mental load, the never-ending to-do list, and the constant “Mom! Mom! Mom!” that can leave even the most patient among us ready to hide in the pantry with a secret stash of chocolate. In this…

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  • Mom Brain Is Real: The Science, The Struggles, and The Laughs

    Mom Brain Is Real: The Science, The Struggles, and The Laughs

    Before becoming a mom, I thought “mom brain” was just a cute little phrase used to describe the occasional forgetfulness of sleep-deprived parents. Oh, how naive I was. Now, as a fully initiated member of the Motherhood Club, I can confirm: Mom brain is real. It’s not just about forgetting where you put your phone

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  • Newborn Baby Care: First 30 Days Survival Guide

    Newborn Baby Care: First 30 Days Survival Guide

    Ah, the first 30 days of motherhood—when time becomes a blur, sleep is a distant memory, and your tiny human rules the house with an iron (albeit adorable) fist. It’s magical, exhausting, emotional, and absolutely life-changing. Lucky for me, I had an army of superheroes (disguised as my ma, papa, hubby, and brother-in-law) making sure

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  • Marriage… Post Kids: The Love Story No One Talks About…

    Marriage… Post Kids: The Love Story No One Talks About…

    Everyone talks about the baby. The sleepless nights. The diapers. The spit-up in your hair. But no one really talks about what happens to the marriage. The late-night cuddles replaced with tag-teaming night feeds. The long talks now interrupted by baby cries or “Mumma, come wipe!” And yet—somewhere in the chaos, there’s a quiet, unspoken…

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