Are you absolutely ready mommies??

People want to raise children or feel the need to have children due to a genuine desire and love for the little innocent ones!

However, being pregnant, is an experience one must be completely prepared for, since it involves oh so much of a woman's patience, emotions, physical and mental strength. A lot can happen during this stage of one's life.

A small quote of mine in the Deccan Chronicle below.

 

Drive away the Depression... be more aware!

Depression can hinder one's normal functioning on a daily basis.

It can happen to almost anyone and here's what we can look out for. Do read some of the information I've shared below.


https://www.facebook.com/Tattvacounselingservices?ref=bookmarks

Lifesaver!

Sharing, it has been said, doubles one’s joy and halves one’s sorrow.

A few years ago, Rajesh, [name changed] a bright, young medical student, hurled himself onto a speeding train. In minutes, he met his gory end. The reason? He had been depressed by his mid-semester exam results.

Over 135,000 people commit suicide every year in India. Often, their motivation to commit the devastating act comes from something inconsequential…things that could have been solved, feelings that could have been dealt with, situations that could have been brought under control. Sadly, most cases, it has been noted, could have moved on to happier consequences if the individuals had one simple aspect in their favour – someone to talk to.

Many of us forget to share OR

We cannot find someone who we think we can share our feelings, concerns and apprehensions with.

A sad predicament, since it could mean the difference between life and death.

If you know someone who, you feel, needs a patient ear or a warm shoulder… reach out to them today.  If you need the warmth of a sensitive listener… open up to someone you trust.

 At Tattva, we are always eager to listen; all you need to bring is yourself!   

 

 

 

 

 

Exams! No please!

Exams!!...  a mentally exhausting time for parents and children. Expecting a welcome change in the education system may take a long while. In the meanwhile, parents and children could come together to ease out the stress.

Deccan Herald - 2nd March 2015

A little note covered in the Deccan Herald on 25th February 2015 about the forms of harassment women undergo.... sadly!

Humour.. always works!

Mum to son: "You make so many mistakes all day!"
Son to mum: "Yes mum, that's because I wake up very early in the morning."

Creating conversations with humour is known to be one of the most effective ways of grabbing a child's attention instantly and having them disciplined accordingly. It makes it so much easier for adults and children to complete an activity together.
Parents in search of a good theory .. This is better known as 'Playful Parenting'.  :) :)

A childhood filled with fun and humour has benefits that can last a lifetime.

My 5 year old niece comes to visit me one evening. As I open the gate to welcome her, she runs towards the main door of the house and says, " hey aunty, you are allowed to enter your own house, don't be shy." [ she sounds half American as she does this.... where did she learn to alter her accent???!!!]

If you have experienced a delightful or humorous incident with your child.. do write in, Would love to know about it. :)

One on one with Superwoman!

I met superwoman... single, single mother by choice, moved her home 4 times in the last 3 years, works for half a day, picks up her children from school at 3:30 pm [ luckily they have the same pick up time! ] work for another couple of hours after, trying to maintain a 'work-life balance' [as it's called] and dedicate the rest of her evening to her children. [we are all aware of what happens to children when they don't get their fair share of your attention! :) :) ] I would also like to add cooking to her list.

I think to myself... " how does she manage all of this entirely on her own?, where are all the 'helping hands, all the shoulders to lean on?".

"So I ask, " where do you get the strength to do this each day?"

She gives me a smile that reaches her eyes and says..
"when all was taken away from me and I was desperate, I prayed and begged and prayed again and  cried and prayed, yet again.. there was no one in particular I prayed to.. I just prayed.

Now I have so much with me.. that I never want to let go!