Save Children From Machines

Parenting

Last weekend, on a lazy Sunday morning, my parents who live away from us dropped in to see the children.

Indu & Sanwada

Parenting

Today we feature Indu Dharmasena, well known actor and dramatist who needs no introduction in the theatre arena and his beautiful wi...

Cracked The Code

Parenting

So in all my 18 months of existence, I’ve always been mystified by this mere action called “talking”.

Parental Nightmare - Final Exams

Parenting

Dry throat, sweaty palms even down to an occasional nervous tick can all be symptomatic of my current state of self.

Gillian & Dumi

Parenting

Gillian & Dumi married with 3 kids and co- founders of Miracle Hands Pvt Limited - Center for Early Childhood Education.

Champagne and Diapers

Parenting

The table heaves with steaming dishes of yellow rice, delectable looking roast chicken and side dishes of an innumerable number, tho...

Bathing Woes

Parenting

I don’t know how it happened or when it happened..but my youngest has decided she just does not like having a bath.

Today we rested

Parenting

Being a parent is the toughest job I have ever had.

I Woke Up Flawless

Parenting

“I woke up like this, I woke up like this..FLAWLESS, ladies tell ‘em, I look so good tonight.

Sleep Tight!

Parenting

When it comes to my eldest child, “sleep” is a very difficult affair.

Binky Boy

Parenting

The times are hard, we prepare for battle once again.

How to deal with a thumb sucker

Parenting

Thumb suckers are a notoriously difficult group of people.

Sky's the Limit

Parenting

Lately I’ve been reading the news and all I see in the headlines is about George.

The “Rot” on the sweet stuff

Parenting

Quite recently, being the New Year holidays, my family and I took a much needed holiday.

I am Lion hear me ROAR!

Parenting

Apparently we won something called a cricket match, we I mean Sri Lanka.

Boys vs. Girls

Parenting

Having three girls at home, my husband does occasionally get the sympathetic pat on the back that says “Things are going to ge...

Baby don’t WHINE no more!

Parenting

Much like the irritating sounds of screeching cats or fingernails on blackboard, the sound of my children whining leaves me in an un...

Sugar Baby

Parenting

Life is not alright in my little baby world full of fluffy teddy bears and powder puffs.

Why are children naughty?

Parenting

Why ARE children naughty?..if I were given a penny for everytime I was asked this question I’d be an extremely rich woman.

Baby Banter: The Great Escape

Parenting

There comes a time in one’s life the need to just let go…say goodbye to your stresses, your worries, your commitments, ...

Death of Neighbourhood Playtime

Parenting

As a child, I remember one of the perks of finishing one’s homework was to go “outside” and play.

Baby Banter: I'm Innocent!

Parenting

It was dark, the overhead fan whirred, its blades enticingly pulling me into its elliptical haze.

“NO children allowed” holidays

Parenting

Quite recently, William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, one of the most famous young families was criticized heavily fo...

Baby Banter: Left Behind!

Parenting

Big Sister and I sit by the big French windows, looking on in great misery at our departing parents. Did they just hop, skip and jum...

T.V. Toddlers

Parenting

I hold my hands up with shame, I am guilty and there’s no amount of reasoning or explaining on my part.

Baby Banter: Parents are a funny bunch!

Parenting

I’ve come to the conclusion, that this integrated classification of humans called “parents” are a funny bunch...

Who’s teaching whom?

Parenting

Becoming a parent is the single most important decision you will ever make in your life.

Baby Banter : Woe is me!

Parenting

Gosh, growing up is overrated!!! I mean the amount of pressure I get to be constantly performing.

Book Allergies

Parenting

Reading to me is like a mug of hot chocolate on a cold morning or a nice cool swim on a sweltering day or lying in on Sunday mo...