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#Pollachi-Sexual-Abuse – Blame Indian Parenting and Patriarchal Society

Men are always men! You can say this easily in India and go about carrying on with your daily routine. There is not even a small disapproval when there are proud advertisements in national media that men can behave in certain manner – BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN! India, in the name of culture we have […] Read more…

12/03/2019 by menaka bharathi | 1 Comment

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Featuring Simple Indian Mom Mercy Bella – A Real Woman Of Substance

“Badshah, here – Badshah”, calls out Mercy Bella and there, the majestic Tiger halted, maneuvered his stance with grace and turned to fondly look at her. He then started striding towards with affection. Whoa! That was something I was totally not expecting, a Tiger expressing such ardency was new to me, I could understand when […] Read more…

08/03/2019 by menaka bharathi | 0 comments

Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids

Nebulization For Kids – How, When and Why

“He needs nebulization”, the words went over my head and I still couldn’t register what was exactly told to me. “Ma’am, it’s a very common process and you do not have to look so worried”, he explained. My younger son was having cough and cold. He was just one year old at the time and […] Read more…

21/12/2018 by menaka bharathi | 4 Comments

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Apollo Cradle eNICU – A Facility Every Pregnant Woman Should Check Out Before Deciding Hospital For Delivery

A Baby Is Born With A Need To Be Loved And Never Outgrows It Frank A Clark The birth of a baby is one of the most delightful processes in this world. However, it also is the most complex one. The baby cocooned safely within the womb gets to meet the real world outside and […] Read more…

03/10/2018 by menaka bharathi | 44 Comments

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Pregnancy and Mindfulness – Do You Know About Mindful Pregnancy

Mindful Pregnancy is something that I have been talking a lot about lately. You sure would not have missed the story of how Abhimanyu listened about the chakravyuha and how his mothers sleep intruded his listening to the full account. Well, if you look into the parenting point of view, If Subhatra had been more […] Read more…

25/06/2018 by menaka bharathi | 36 Comments

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Simple Indian Mom’s Review Of Firefox – Planet Foxers

As a child I remember getting attracted to adventure stories more than fairy tales. That was the reason why famous five or secret seven series would never leave my bookshelf till date. Well, I could see the same excitement in my kiddos face when I gave him Panet Foxers to read. I was eagerly waiting […] Read more…

01/06/2018 by menaka bharathi | 16 Comments

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Tips To Get Kids Interested In Outdoor Activities

Have you ever wondered how the childhood you had, differs from the one that your kids have these days? Weren’t summer holidays all about making new friends and exploring newer places with friends? Remember all those outdoor activities and games we used to play? Gully-danda, marbles, sevenstones and may more! Most of them were played […] Read more…

02/04/2018 by menaka bharathi | 14 Comments

Gardening for Children - Simple Indian Mom

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How To Get Children Interested In Gardening

With the growth of technology we have forgotten to teach children to learn basic life lessons. Not long before there was this system of kitchen garden where the complete family used to work together growing veggies that are required by the family. Today everything seems to be a dream that had once been a lifestyle. […] Read more…

25/01/2018 by menaka bharathi | 16 Comments

Naturally Get Rid Of Mosquitoes - Simple Indian Mom

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5 Ways To Naturally Get Rid Of Mosquitoes

Did you know that Native Americans used different types of plant extracts combined with animal fats to repel insects like mosquitoes? Mosquitoes have always remained a serious threat as they cause a lot of diseases. Sometimes, the sickness even leads to death. Illnesses that could arise from mosquito bites include malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Japanese […] Read more…

20/11/2017 by menaka bharathi | 43 Comments

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Why Selenium Is Important for Your Body

Why is selenium important for your body? I dont think most of you would have ever come across a question like this. Most often than not, people just overlook the importants of trace elements such as selenium and magnesium to human body. the main reason behind this was the fact that our major foods consisted […] Read more…

16/11/2017 by menaka bharathi | 7 Comments

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The Miracle Of Mindfulness – How Motherhood Changed me

The Miracle Of Mindfulness – Motherhood and Me I am writing this post as part of a blog train hosted by Pooja Kawatra of Mums & Babies with other 41 amazing moms who have come together to share their journey on ‘How Motherhood Has Changed Me To me Motherhood has been a Miracle, Yes! Miracle of Mindfulness. From the time […] Read more…

30/10/2017 by menaka bharathi | 39 Comments

Monsoon Season Precautions - Simple Indian Mom

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8 Precautions You Need To Take To Avoid Health Problems This Monsoon

Monsoon has become a bit heavier than the past years and of course this is a reason for all of us – parents to worry. The most important thing that causes worry to us is the health of our family, especially children. Health problems in monsoon mainly arise due to 3 reasons. Mosquito Borne Diseases […] Read more…

18/10/2017 by menaka bharathi | 39 Comments

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The Truth Behind Himalaya Total Care Baby Pants – A Review By SimpleIndianMom

Himalaya Total Care Baby Pants When it comes to products for children especially infants one thing I would want to know is how soft they are to the skin and what they have to safeguard the baby’s skin. For me baby happiness is a measure of any new product I would want to use on […] Read more…

21/09/2017 by menaka bharathi | 2 Comments

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What Are Superfoods And Why They Are Good For You

What Are Superfoods Superfoods –are those amazing natural foods that are nutrient dense, rich in antioxidants, strong detoxicants and amazing pH balancers in your body. In fact , they are not wrongly claimed to be the key to immortality (or at least a long life). When people ask me what superfoods are my simple answer […] Read more…

05/09/2017 by menaka bharathi | 72 Comments

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Why You Should Buy An Air Quality Monitor For Your Home

How much would you love to have an air quality monitor that would intimate of the air quality around you – especially at home where your tiny little kiddo spends 90% of his or her time? What if you had a handy air quality monitor that would give you timely intimation of the how good/bad […] Read more…

21/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 22 Comments

Choosing a Career For Your Kids - The Dilemma Of Guiding Or Helping

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Choosing Career For Your Child – The Dilemma Of Guiding Or Helping

Choosing a Career for your child is tricky these days, the confusion prevails as to whether you need to just let your kid choose his own career or you need to guide him/her or you need to go through all the process of choosing a career. Thenmathi Leelavathy – winner of content contest on overparenting […] Read more…

10/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 10 Comments

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The Blue Whale Suicide I An Open Letter To Indian Parents I Why You Need Wake Up Now

I have been meaning to write about the Blue Whale Suicide incident that was in mainstream media a few days earlier. And this prompt for day 4 from #WTFOF – Write a letter seemed the right way to do it and so parents – here is an open letter to you all. As parents we […] Read more…

09/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 44 Comments

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What Is Mindful Parenting I How You Should Plan A Day With Your Kid

Mindful Parenting – Mindful Parenting is being mindfully present with the children without judging. True, judging makes you worried, angry, tired and even overwhelmed. ‘I am taking part in The Write Tribe Festival of Words #6‘ and today’s prompt is to Feature a day your life or someone else’s life. We Indians are worried more about the […] Read more…

08/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 22 Comments

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Mind Mapping – Using Mindful Guidance To Guide Your Child

When I came across the prompt of the day in #WTFOW I was totally into thinking which map to feature because the prompt of the day 3 is to Feature a map to a real or virtual destination. Well, I was apprehensive of whether I need to decide upon a destination or not. That doubt […] Read more…

07/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 4 Comments

5 Things for Every Mom Blogger Should Have To Become Successful

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Top 5 Things That Every Mom Blogger Should Have To Become Successful

I have been sitting in front of my computer for the past one hour thinking of one resource I have that I would like to feature today. Alas! I cannot come up with only one- and hence here my friends is a list of resources every blogger especially a mom blogger should have. Content […] Read more…

06/08/2017 by menaka bharathi | 21 Comments