Review: KidZania, R City Mall, Mumbai
This Christmas Eve, my 6 year old daughter and I decided to celebrate at Kidzania. The experience was absolutely fantastic. From my...
Advice: ‘Can I Escape The Unwritten Parenting Law?’
How can I escape from the unwritten parenting law that one must talk about one’s children all the time? Read my advice on TheSwaddle.com
Categories of the modern dad
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, describes the role of a father thus: “I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as...
Advice: ‘I’m Preoccupied And The Moment Just Passes’
I am a working mother. I find I can’t enjoy the time I spend with my children, as I’m preoccupied with my work and the moment just passes...
Are our children not resilient anymore?
A 12-year-old client, who was being teased in school for her complexion, started harbouring thoughts of sadness, low esteem, and even...
Advice: Daughter's gadget addiction
My 10-year-old daughter seems to be quite addicted to gadgets, whether it’s playing games or browsing on the phone. She spends too much...
Bonding with your child
When I was a psychology student, I always wondered about the weight placed on early childhood experiences. Did they really have the power...
Advice: Introversion in children
I’m mother to a 5-year-old daughter who loves to read, but I feel it’s making her an introvert. Her teachers point out she is generally...
Making marriage work as new parents
One Sunday morning, I get a panicked call from a friend saying she is faced with a huge crisis and can’t make a decision. “My husband and...
Parenting is a team sport
As a marital therapist, I often hear from couples asking for a joint session where they can address their conflicts and communication...
