by Veena Davis (Singapore) | Mar 14, 2011 | Communication, Family, India, Kids, Life Lesson, Motherhood, Parenting
In my pre-marriage, pre-child years, I witnessed a variety of kids throwing tantrums for everything and nothing and the parents, who would stand around as innocent bystanders. I used to vow to myself, “If I ever have a child, I will never let him/her behave that way. I will be a very strict Mom and discipline my child accordingly.”
Then, when I was pregnant, Hubby and I would debate on how each of us would behave if our kid did something ‘wrong’. For instance, as a book-lover, I hate if any of my precious books get torn, damaged or hurt in any way. Hubby wanted to know what I would do if our baby tore one of my books. My answer was simple, ” I would get really, really mad.”
Yesterday, my son tore out the first page of the book P.S. I Love You. And all I did was take away the book and hug him 🙂
I gradually am learning to turn a blind eye to such trivial things. (more…)
Veena has experienced living in different climes of Asia - born and brought up in the hot Middle East, and a native of India from the state known as God’s Own Country, she is currently based in the tropical city-state of Singapore. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Several years ago, she came across World Moms Network (then World Moms Blog) soon after its launch, and was thrilled to become a contributor. She has a 11-year old son and a quadragenarian husband (although their ages might be inversed to see how they are with each other sometimes). ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ On a professional front, she works in the financial sector - just till she earns enough to commit to her dream job of full-time bibliophile. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ You can also find Veena at her personal blog, Merry Musing. ⠀
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by World Moms Blog | Mar 13, 2011 | Eva Fannon, India, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
On Monday we are in India with first-time writer Fire Crystals, who ponders the question of how to handle situations where your kids make you want to tear your hair out!
On Tuesday, we fly to the United States to spend time with Washington Mom Eva Fannon, who has a busy and exciting time balancing work and motherhood.
On Wednesday, we head off Massachusetts to hear from homeschooling Mom Courtney Cappallo as she offers thought-provoking insights into what foods we expose our children to.
And on Thursday, we join Maggie Ellison in South Carolina. Maggie is a special needs Mom with an appreciation for art and music, outdoor activities, and most of all, time with her family.
On Friday, Eva Fannon leads our Friday Question. Don’t forget to check in and join in the conversation with our World Moms Blog writers!
Be sure to tell all of your Mom friends about World Moms Blog!
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World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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by World Moms Blog | Mar 13, 2011 | Eva Fannon, India, USA, World Moms Blog Itinerary
On Monday we are in India with first-time writer Fire Crystals, who ponders the question of how to handle situations where your kids make you want to tear your hair out!
On Tuesday, we fly to the United States to spend time with Washington Mom Eva Fannon, who has a busy and exciting time balancing work and motherhood.
On Wednesday, we head off Massachusetts to hear from homeschooling Mom Courtney Cappallo as she offers thought-provoking insights into what foods we expose our children to.
And on Thursday, we join Maggie Ellison in South Carolina. Maggie is a special needs Mom with an appreciation for art and music, outdoor activities, and most of all, time with her family.
On Friday, Eva Fannon leads our Friday Question. Don’t forget to check in and join in the conversation with our World Moms Blog writers!
Be sure to tell all of your Mom friends about World Moms Blog!
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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by Purnima Ramakrishnan | Feb 9, 2011 | Being Thankful, Child Care, Family, Health, Holiday, India, International, Kids, Life Lesson, Motherhood, Parenting, Technology, The Alchemist
There was a time in my parenting life when I thought everything was perfect: my dear darling son (henceforth DDS) was perfect; I was perfect; our whole life was a living proof of joie de vivre. And then, disaster struck.
Well, I should not say that really. It was during the holidays and DDS was diagnosed with astigmatism. We got him his eye glasses on Dec 24th and from the day of his diagnosis until now has been a very difficult time in my life as a mother.
When faced with the fact that he will be wearing glasses permanently, I initially was crushed, devastated; I felt lost, confused and upset. I felt guilty with myself and angry at the whole world. (more…)
by World Moms Blog | Feb 6, 2011 | Eva Fannon, India, Motherhood, Parenting, The Alchemist, UK, USA
We have two international writers again this week, including one new writer, so get prepared for lots of traveling!
On Monday, we start off in Cornwall, England, to hear from Mom of two and military wife Jen Warren.
On Tuesday, we fly to Arkansas to hear from Margie Bryant, energetic Mom of energetic boys, who is pursuing a Bachelors degree.
On Wednesday, we are going back across the ocean, all the way to India, to meet for the first time with The Alchemist, who found her way to us through Margie.
And on Thursday, we’re back in the United States, heading to Washington to hang out with Eva Fannon, working Mom who has a passion for travel and the great outdoors.
We will close off the week with our Friday question, which you are encouraged to respond to!
Some news flashes for you this week:
First, the bio for new writer The Alchemist has been added to our Writers page.
Secondly, with founder and editor-in-chief Veronica rushing headlong towards the birth of her second child, several of the writers will be sharing the task of keeping World Moms Blog running for a few months. To see who is doing what, check out the Editing Team page.
And finally, in an exciting milestone, we at World Moms Blog have just celebrated our three-month Blogiversary! Congratulations to all of the writers, thank you to all of the readers, and kudos to Veronica for putting the whole thing together!
— World Moms Blog
Our World Moms Blog logo was designed by the creative Erica Joyner Designs in Virginia, USA.
World Moms Blog is an award winning website which writes from over 30 countries on the topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. Over 70 international contributors share their stories from around the globe, bonded by the common thread of motherhood and wanting a better world for their children.
World Moms Blog was listed by Forbes Woman as one of the "Best 100 Websites for Women 2012 & 2013" and also called a "must read" by the NY Times Motherlode in 2013. Our Senior Editor in India, Purnima Ramakrishnan, was awarded the BlogHer International Activist Award in 2013.
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In my pre-marriage, pre-child years, I witnessed a variety of kids throwing tantrums for everything and nothing and the parents, who would stand around as innocent bystanders. I used to vow to myself, “If I ever have a child, I will never let him/her behave that way. I will be a very strict Mom and discipline my child accordingly.”
