If you look at it from the perspective of an employer, many of us young parents can be a liability. We have fixed timings for kiddo pick ups and drop offs during which we are unavailable for meetings or additional work. Sometimes our kids fall sick, or their caregiver does, prompting us to shorten hours… Continue reading Becoming a kickass working parent
I am constantly asked why we moved to California. Sometimes after I mention going to dental school in Seattle. Sometimes it is out of exasperation with the cost of living in this beautiful state. Many times, over the years, we have asked this question to ourselves! Technically we could have lived anywhere, so why here? … Continue reading Our move to California
Admittedly, the last few months have been so busy that I haven’t had much time to sit, think or write. I may get flack for saying this, but life as a parent leaves you with very little focus time. You have to make a genuine effort to pull yourself away from plenty of fun things… Continue reading Aashvi Smiles and other life updates
On the recommendation of a friend, I started reading a new book recently. It’s called the Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies. It’s an excellent book aimed at teaching parents how to interpret their toddler’s needs. It provides strategies on enabling kids to grow into kind, independent and curious people. It also describes how a toddler… Continue reading A rich and full life
Having a baby was the best decision we took as a family. Not only has she filled our lives with much joy and tranquility, she unexpectedly led us to become more intentional and productive at work. Let me explain how. Time blocks Although I have always tried to divide my time into blocks of work… Continue reading How having a baby helped my productivity
As any new parent would attest, most of us are running on a very low level of energy during the day. I felt this more acutely, when the baby was going through a growth spurt and waking up every 2 hours during the night. I had also just started going back to work. While I… Continue reading Energy
Have you ever looked up while walking? I take my now, 3 month old on a stroller walk every single day in the evening. It has become our daily bonding ritual. We take the same familiar path and walk for about 40 mins around the neighborhood. While its the same route, we discover new aspects… Continue reading Seeing the world differently
Having watched my sister and sister in law raise their kids, I knew having a baby would change our lives. Traveling would change as we know it. Sleep and time alone would become more valuable. I also knew that one can manage both work and family expertly. You can have it all. What I didn’t… Continue reading What babies teach their parents
I wish someone had written a guide for the post-partum dentist. Given the sheer number of graduates from dental schools that are women, there should have been one written a while ago. Life changes after a baby. Everyone knows this, but most of us are not aware of the tools that can help make the… Continue reading A Guide for the Breastfeeding Healthcare Provider
My mom just left for the airport this afternoon. And although I did not cry this time, I am overcome with emotion as per usual. I didn’t always feel this close to my mom growing up. When I was a kid, I was closer to my friends. I remember this specifically because when I was… Continue reading Learning from mom- part 2
