Priya Amin
Raising “Minorities” In America
I am of Indian descent - my parents immigrated here in the early 1970’s to afford us a better life. For the most part I am grateful for the sacrifices they made to create...
I Married a Micromanager
Ok, so the title may make it seem like my husband is horrible - but in reality he is a kind, sweet, loving man and an awesome father....he just likes some things to be...
The Scariest Five Minutes of my Life
Everyday our lives are hectic - especially now that it's summer, it's hard to juggled all.the.things, especially when it comes to childcare. The other day, my older son had a camp field trip to...
How Gratitude Helps My Anxiety
The other night, I laid in bed wide awake, thinking of ALL.THE.THINGS I needed to do for the next week:
Clean the house for the in-laws visiting
Pack for myself and the kids for...
6 Things I Miss About Pregnancy
The other day, my two boys and I were playing together and running around the house together. We were playing tag and chasing each other, when we finally flopped on the couch on top...
My Unicorn Day
Has anyone ever had a Unicorn Day before? I like to define Unicorn Days as those days when EVERYTHING goes really well, or just the way you had hoped it would. Those are the...
I am a Highly Sensitive Mom
I am highly sensitive - I've known my whole life. Every loud noise, every little tickle, every grain of sand would drive me crazy. Over the years I've learned to desensitize most sensations that would have...
My Favorite Mom Apps
In our everyday, busy lives, it's hard to keep track of everything and just feel sane. But these are some of my favorite mom apps - they help me feel more on top of my...
I Wish You Knew Me Before I Was a Mom
Last week I was rushing to get the kids ready for school, frantically making breakfasts and lunches, barking orders at everyone, including the barking dog, and I had to take pause and think for...
I am the Daughter of Immigrants
With everything going on here at home and around the world right now, I wanted to share my perspective as a first generation-born Indian woman in America.
My parents immigrated here from India in the...