My 10 Day Retreat into Silence
I lived like a monk for 10 days. I woke up at four in the morning, meditated for 15 hours a day, ate two simple meals, fasting 19 hours a...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Why is Adele in my Therapy Room?
Lately I have had a slew of clients talking to me about ‘Easy on me’ the new song from the album 30 by Adele. After a 6 year hiatus,...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Goodbye 2021
2021, what a year this has been! We started off this year on a high note - it felt like India had skipped the second Covid wave and was...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 14, 20219 min read
7 Days of Reconnecting with your child
The festive season is exciting for the whole family, with the anticipation of goodies, gifts and some valuable time off - from work and...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Dec 4, 20213 min read
Empathy for Parents
The idea of ‘parenting’ is a fairly new concept. In ancient times, it wasn’t really considered as something to be considered… raising...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Oct 4, 20214 min read
2 Kids, 1 Parent & lots of Tantrums!
When there is more than one child to contend with, listening to them through a tantrum can be hard. Who gets the attention first? Is it...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Oct 4, 20214 min read
Addressing Tears & Tantrums
Children can surprise us with tantrums or meltdowns at virtually any time. Imagine being at a supermarket, and suddenly finding your...
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Leena Godiwala Deubet
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Mindfulness, Self-Reflection & The Expressive Arts
For Parental Self-Care Imagine a bed of flowers, of different hues, a sunny sky, two large butterflies, one in hues of pinks and blues,...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read
Fussy Eating - Setting Limits Around Food
If your child is a fussy eater, or is prone to tantrums before meal time, one of the first areas to try and find solutions is to evaluate...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20215 min read
Toilet Training your Toddler
Toilet training can be an extremely overwhelming time in the lives of both parent and child. As a toddler, who’s never known any other...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
When Values Look Different
Trying to preserve your culture while living in a foreign country can be tricky, and overwhelming. Especially when you are raising your...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20211 min read
Dear Parents: A Beginner's Guide to Queering Parenting
Attend our upcoming webinar - WALKING THE RAINBOW BRIDGE Exploring gender & sexuality with your children. REGISTER -...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
The Role of Parents in their Teens' Mental Health
Article Contributed by The People of Nora You hear the word ‘youth’. What are the first synonyms that come to mind? ‘Young? Healthy?...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Exploring Sensory Regulation
Sensory regulation, self-regulation and emotional regulation are terms often used by therapists. They relate to the child’s ability to...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
When we are talking about sensory processing, this describes how we perceive and interact with the world. For example, when you step...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20212 min read
Toddler, Interrupted
Why you shouldn't interrupt your children when they are talking. We often rush to help our kids complete their sentences when they’re...
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Himani Dalmia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Understanding Sleep Associations
Do I need to “break sleep associations” and put my baby down “drowsy but awake” to foster good sleep? The idea that one should put baby...
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Himani Dalmia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
The Magic of Sleep in Babies & Toddlers
Do we really need to think about sleep where babies and toddlers are concerned? Won't they just sleep when they are tired? Is sleep...
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20214 min read
Why Talk to Children about Sex & Death
Artwork by Diya Mawandia With all the extra media coming our way now, the way we talk to our children is more important than ever....
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Megha Sekhsaria-Mawandia
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Laugh for Connection; Play for Cooperation
Life with kids involves a lot of parents telling them what to do. Children are little and are learning many things each day, struggling...
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