“Moon’s guide to Parenting”

This lock down has given me the opportunity to be with family 24/7. This does gets overwhelming at times and feels like I am being watched constantly. The kids are always in my radar and I in theirs. This was leading to frustrations and conflict of interests. Juggling between work , household and family I…

3rd blog anniversary

Hi, friends sunniesmybunnies turns 3 this 9th February 2020. What I started as a happiness project for my kids has evolved and manifested into a multi faceted blog. On this day I would like to invite you to my meet and greet party. How does it work?• Introduce yourself, your blog, and your post(s) in…

“Bachpan” (Childhood)

क्यू याद आती है बचपन की यो गालीयाँ, क्यू नहीं भुला पता कोई वो मुस्कुराती कलियाँ, कैसे याद रहती है वो सारी बातें, कैसे सामने आती है वो प्यारी तसवीरें। ( why do you remember those childhood lanes? why you cannot forget those happy blooms? How do you remember those talks, how do you recollect…

Are you a “Snowplow” parent?

Confused? I was also taken back when I first read about it. While we all know about the different forms of parenting namely helicopter parenting, permissive parenting, authoritarian parenting, and tiger parenting, to name a few. This parenting style goes one step further. Snowplow parents clear a path, much like a snowplow clears the snow…

Being a mother…

“Being a mother, is being HUMAN” I could have never imagined playing myriad roles, if I was not a mother. I believe it implies to most of us. You are the first teacher, cook , nurse, help , driver , inspiration and guide to your child. Motherhood has taught me compassion and patience which I…

Choose gentle 🌼

From diapers to wash cloths and clothes to lotion, you have always chosen soft and gentle products for your baby then why not words? What happens as they grow up? Do they not remain gentle? Or soft? Then why bombard them with words so harsh that it ruptures not only their clothes but also their…

6 steps on how to praise your child.

“Never delay an expression of appreciation . . . it has a terrible shelf life.” Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D Celebrating what works for your children is another opportunity for empathetic connection.Take time to listen for: (1) the feelings they are having as a result of their accomplishments, and (2) the needs they have met by…

Do you agree with this?

I met with this image scrolling on Instagram and now I am curious. How many of you really agree to this? Is this not a bribe? What are we doing? Yes they will agree to do the chores but on compulsion and not by choice. They will never value them or understand their importance in…

Thought of the night 4

Yes they are the best thing that ever happened to me but that does not suggest that they can take me for granted. This does not mean that I give up my priorities on their demands. This does not mean I say yes to them when my heart and mind says no. And this definitely…

Create | Enjoy | Live

Create the most beautiful memories, Craft unmatched experiences, And design your today, Enjoy every minute, Savour it’s magic, And stay alive, Live every situation, Live for it now, And celebrate your life. “Your children don’t want a perfect mom, they need a happy mom” Have a beautiful weekend, Happiness and sunshine🌼 Nidhi