Return to Work

In today's busy world of dual career couples, many find it a great relief to have grandparents watch their kids instead of relying on hired help. Though it saves a lot of worry and expense, having grandparents as caregivers presents it's own challenges. It's not as easy to lay down rules or express dissatisfaction with parents/in-laws as it is with hired helpers. Here are some ways to deal with these challenges.

Are you a stressed out mother? Always in a hurry? Feel pressure to keep going, planning, doing, etc.? Do you always have multiple things on your mind at once? Good news. There's a way to deal with this.

It can be difficult to plan, cook and pack your child's meals when you get back to work.

Weight loss at any age is always a priority for women, more so after pregnancy!

Resuming work poses the heart wrencing question of "Who will take care of my child?" in the minds of most mothers. If you plan well in advance and have a fair idea of what to expect from your baby's caregivers, then you will be able to do justice at work without worrying too much about your bundle of joy.

Resuming work after maternity leave can be a stressful and challenging time. We have tried to put together a list of things to do to make the transition back to work as smooth as possible.

When you leave your baby with someone else, he may scream, cry and cling on to you, throw tantrums or refuse to go to others. It can be a stressful and unsettling time for you as well as your child. Understanding what your child is going through and having a few coping strategies can help you deal with this in a healthy way and get through it.

As a new parent you need all the help that you can take and apart from grandparents, we in India have the extended family as well to rely on. Though it is very comforting to know that there are so many people that you can fall back on, it comes with its own pitfalls and you need to maneuver with tact and skill. Let's take a look at how we can walk this path.

The demands on a working mother are tremendous, there is so much to do and just one of you! No one can be Supermom. Here is a look at what goes into balancing your role as a mother and an employee

While some may enjoy pursuing a career, for others there is a financial need to work. In either case, mothers feel terribly guilty about spending time away from their kids. Here we take a look at how to work through this challenge and make the best of the situation.