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Why Physical Books Matter

Why Physical Books Matter

I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the w...

I’ve a date; in Roblox

I’ve a date; in Roblox

I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and,...

Princess Day - Laaija

Princess Day - Laaija

Princess Day - Laaija Inspired by a story on the Internet, I decided to have a Princess day for my daughter - Laaija. Princess Day — a day she ca...

Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it

Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it

Yesterday, Daughter and I made a quick-stop at the Smoor, Indiranagar to grab coffee and ice-cream. She decided to get a Pizza to-go. Here is the c...

Technology and the depletion of real grit and raw intelligence

Technology and the depletion of real grit and raw intelligence

Yesterday, my elder 8-year old daughter lost something. Her mom asked her to search around the house to find it. She asked me for help. Fresh off ...

Liquidated Love

Liquidated Love

With the arrival of her little sister, Amara, Laaija’s apprehension heightened for the lack of attention from her mother. She is happy with the new...

Amara

Amara

Shanta delivered a healthy baby girl on Monday, the 7th November, 2016 in Bangalore, India. Amara is our second daughter, and sister to Laaija Oina...

When should I start selling Stickers

When should I start selling Stickers

The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys...

A New Perspective For Moms

There’s a lot of pressure being a parent. We want to raise our children the right way, but there is no definitive handbook for every difficult situ...

Conversing with my Daughter about Money

Conversing with my Daughter about Money

Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She ...

Listen to your Kid’s Small ‘Big’ Things

Listen to your Kid’s Small ‘Big’ Things

Since the past few weeks, my daughter have a routine when she gets back from school — to let her come in on her own and no-one waiting for her at t...

A Toddler’s Night Terror

Laaija is a sound sleeper and she can sleep very well even under very noisy environment. If she’s sleeping, she’s sleeping. However, once in a whil...