Tag: Parenting Stress

My child refuses to sit at the table during festive family gatherings
In one of my consultation calls last holiday season, a mother said, “Riddhi, I spent all of Diwali lunch running after my 2-year-old with a bowl of food while relatives watched and judged. I didn’t get a single warm bite of my own meal, and my toddler ended up screaming under the bed.” I could see the sheer exhaustion in her eyes, because I hear this exact story from almost every parent I coach during the holidays. During holidays, our expectations for mealtime naturally shift. We want our children to sit nicely, …
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Festive Parties vs. Toddler Naps: Finding the Balance Between Tradition and Sleep
As Diwali approaches, my inbox fills with variations of the exact same panicked text message: “Riddhi, the evening puja is right during bedtime, the loud firecrackers start just as my 18-month-old falls asleep, and we’re expected at a family dinner during his sleep time! Do I skip the celebrations, or do I risk an overtired meltdown?” The festive season brings warmth, bright lights, and cherished family gatherings. But for a toddler whose emotional stability relies heavily on sleep predictability, it can feel like a sensory storm. Here is the good …
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Why Restricting Snacks Backfires at Birthday Parties
During a recent consultation, a tired mom sat across from me with a confession so many parents carry in secret: “Riddhi, I try so hard to keep our home free of processed chips, cookies, and sugary drinks. But the second we go to a birthday party or visit relatives, my 2-year-old acts like he’s never seen food before. Why is he so obsessed with foods I don’t even keep in the house?” If you’ve found yourself in such situation at social gatherings, take a deep breath. You are not alone, …
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A Letter to the Parent Who Dreads Mealtimes
Dear Parent, I know you’re tired. Not just physically tired. I mean the kind of exhaustion that starts before the meal even begins. You’re standing in the kitchen, staring into the fridge, wondering what to make. You’re remembering what your child refused yesterday. You’re debating whether to risk cooking something new or stick to the safe option. And somewhere in the back of your mind, that familiar, anxious voice is already whispering: “What if they don’t eat again?” Then the meal begins. You put the plate down. Your child looks …
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When Should You Actually Worry About Your Child’s Weight?
The number on the scale tells you far less than you think. “My child is so thin.” “She’s not gaining enough weight.” “Everyone in the family keeps telling me he looks tiny compared to other kids.” This is easily one of the most frequent concerns I hear in my consultations. Often, the anxiety doesn’t even start with the child. It starts after a well-meaning relative, neighbor, or classmate’s parent drops a casual comment about their body size. Weight feels measurable and definitive because it gives us a concrete number. But …
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