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5 Ways to Raise Respectful Sons

5 Ways to Raise Respectful Sons

The recent news about the harrowing case of sexual assault in Bangladesh, has me in a tailspin. This is not news per se. Sexual assault and rape has almost become a daily occurrence in Bangladesh. Living so far away, I often count my lucky stars that I don’t have to deal with some of the disheartening things I have learned that women (many, my own friends) have to experience. I also know that sexual assault and rape is not isolated to developing countries. It is the weaving of the misogynist society we still live in. Victim blaming and victim shaming…

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Virtual School Experience – Senior Kindergarten

Virtual School Experience – Senior Kindergarten

This is officially the second week of virtual school. Technically, it’s been longer than two weeks, because we started mid week, three weeks ago.  However, after a full cycle, I am beginning to understand this form of education delivery.  I thought, half for myself, that I need to record this because, this is going to pan out to be the most different year in my son’s education.  Here are some of my observations and feelings as we navigate online leaning through virtual school. Why we chose to Virtual School our Child The shortest answer to this question is – consistency.…

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Preparing for Senior Kindergarten – Virtual School Edition

Preparing for Senior Kindergarten – Virtual School Edition

Starting next week, my little guy is starting school – virtually. It was a very tough decision and I do not take lightly to the fact that at such a young age, he is going to go through a LOT to get through this school year. He was plucked out of his first taste of school life last year when the pandemic hit and I basically took it as an extended summer vacation for him because I knew he would not be okay with sitting in front of a laptop for extended periods of time. Fast-forward to now.  It is…

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The Tastiest Lactation Cookies Ever

The Tastiest Lactation Cookies Ever

There is a new baby in the family. YAY! My sister went and had herself the cutest baby child. Which means, there is a new hungry mouth to feed.  But as we know with new babies, it’s a huge pressure on the new mommy to produce enough milk for the baby. You should know that feeding the baby is a journey, everything is new and there is no wrong or right way to do it, you have to do what is best for you and your child. It’s definitely a time of transition and sometimes it can be super stressful…

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5 Things I learned in 5 Years of Motherhood

5 Things I learned in 5 Years of Motherhood

Today is not only my son’s birthday, but my rebirth.  Five years ago, at 4:26am I met the new me. I was no longer just Farah, but I was now Azan’s Ammu. The last half decade, I have been getting acquainted with this new and forever changed identity.  A title that I will take to my grave.  What I didn’t realize then was that motherhood would become this tug of war between my old singular self, and my newfound plural identity.  Motherhood is indeed a plural identity; and in the last five years, I felt like I proverbially learned how…

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