Last night, one of my closest friends, who recently became a new dad, hit me with the ultimate parenting question: “When should I start reading to my kid? What books should I begin with? And how do I even get them interested?” He didn’t stop there, peppering me with a rapid-fire series of follow-ups before…
I often come across reels and memes on social media mocking girls who struggle with kitchen activities or household chores, using hashtags like #DaddysPrincess or #DaddysLittleGirl. While some of them are amusing and may bring a smile, they also reveal a strong undertone of deep-rooted patriarchy. In the past, many men limited their roles to breadwinning, leaving parenting…
Last week, my four-year-old daughter found a surprising new medium for her sketching activities: Post-it Notes! These colorful sticky sheets, typically used for quick notes or reminders, made their way from my workstation into her ‘Whimsical Dragon’ backpack. The result? A delightful explosion of creativity that now, adorns our wardrobes, kitchen countertops, refrigerators, desks, car…