I read one too many parenting books during my pregnancy and the first months after my baby was born. I thought if apply all the rules and lessons I've learned from the books, motherhood would be a breeze but real life taught me otherwise. As much as I learned from all those books. every child is unique and they come without a manual. In addition, … [Read more...]

I was told, “children turn parents’ lives upside down” by many "experts" while I was pregnant. It was a completely different story before that, but the moment you announce you are pregnant, everyone starts to advise you to “enjoy these last quiet moments”. Being obnoxiously positive-minded, I never took these in a pessimistic way. Life changes, … [Read more...]