Author: Bala D Moorthy

Genre: Non Fiction (Self-Help)-Parenting

Pages: 153

Rating: 5*

Reading Time for the blog: 3 minutes, 6 seconds

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• Why are kids stubborn? 

• Why do they lack self-confidence?

• Why do you think few kids are happier and responsible than others?

• Looking for parenting advice? Are you a new parent or already in the parenting journey?

• Does it sound familiar to you?

If yes, then this is the right book for parents like me who’re looking for suggestions in the process of bringing up their children in every aspect of life like physical, mental, intellectual, and emotional. Parenthood is a big responsibility and how both parents treat their children plays a significant role in the upbringing of their kids. All the things matter when the kid is happy, if she/he is not happy then something has to be done and certain actions need to be taken.

The author Bala d Moorthy of the book “ Just let them be- an unconventional way of bringing up self-disciplined, responsible, and happy children”  has explained clearly how parents can put in their best efforts in upbringing their kids. The author is the father of two lovely daughters, lives with them and his wife in the beautiful island nation, Republic of Fiji. Being a father of two daughters, he can understand from a parent’s point of view that how they feel and what all they should be aware of in the process of parenting.

He has expressed his views on various chapters like allowing the kids the way they’re, respecting them, preaching love, traveling and being creative with life, etc. 

Sibling senses chapter explains how planning another sibling for the kid is important too and how one child helps the other child in building up togetherness, in sharing visible resources, and supporting each other in hard times.

Every new parent wants to develop a “happier kid”, they don’t want to say “no” to their kids. As explained in the book, parenting is a journey, it's not a destination. The book meets the expectations of every parent who is concerned with their kids like:

• how to teach them discipline 

• how it is essential for them

• how they can inculcate good eating habits

• how they can be strict to their school work and play schedules

• how proper sleep is important for their health.

I am inspired by the author’s words from the book, “In parenting life, one is a breadwinner and the other one is the one who cooks the bread”. Not comparing, both men and women have equal roles and responsibilities towards the upbringing of their little ones. But a woman plays a crucial role in the nourishment of their little ones in terms of the mind, body, and soul. 

One of my favorite chapters from the book is chapter no. 5  where the author depicts “recognizing individual strengths”.  

The author is asking to focus on 3 things:

1. Attitude

2. Skills

3. Knowledge

Every human is different in terms of these above mentioned 3 things. So, it applies to the kids too. They also learn and grow up in life based on their experiences and how much they explore.

As a parent of 1.5-year-old, the book has motivated me a lot and did show me a clear picture of parenting and in helping me to raise a happy kid. The author has narrated each chapter beautifully which is easy to understand. 

This is my first parenting book read whose title caught my attention equally and convinced me to start reading the book. This book is highly recommendable for the parents who are seeking suggestions on their parenting. 

Feel free to share your reviews about the book and share what best efforts you're putting in to raise a happier kid in the comment box?

Enjoy your Parenthood Journey!

Book: THE MIND GAME
Publisher: Hesten
Author: Devika Das
Genre: Non Fiction (Self-Help)
Pages: 203
Rating: 5*
Reading Time for the blog: 5 minutes

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It’s rightly said by someone “that the mind is everything” if it is under our control. Don’t let the mind control us. We know as human beings we’re overwhelmed by our own emotions i.e., happiness, sadness, excitement, etc.

These emotions keep on changing every second depending on the situation. This is very natural for any human being to get angry and to show their different emotions but sometimes when we face emotions like anger, anxiety, stress, and depression; all we feel is that we’re all alone and burst it out in anger which ends up messing up with our image and character.

But this book has caught the attention because of its title “the mind game” which is very captivating and goes well with the contents.

Let us also know a little about the author, the author Devika Das is an award-winning author and poet. Her first book “7 vows of marriage” was published on amazon kindle and the second book is “the mind game” in which she explains how we can master our emotions.

The author has described each section beautifully and in detail how we can manage relationships, manage anger, manage stress, and anger management. We play different roles in our life every day with everyone. It is required to understand each other's values. Thus, how can we capture our divine happiness? What are some tips to be followed to fall in love with ourselves again? Why do we get worried and how can we make it better?

please stop for a moment!

Ask yourself!

What emotion are you having while reading this blog? 

Happy? Sad? Angry? Stress? frustration?

If you are facing any issue related to your mental health then this book is the right pick for you.

calm down!

In today's scenario, stress and depression have become a big topic to talk about whereas, after Sushant Rajput's demise, everyone is talking about these topics. yes! This book makes us understand how to overcome it. one must practice this if facing innumerable dilemmas in daily life.

Everyone is busy running the rat race in meeting their own deadlines etc. we tend to forget that we need to take care of our mental health with physical, social, and intellectual health. we need to understand that If it is not handled well, it can cause us a serious problem.

Every action has an equal or opposite reaction. A human being has a reaction to everything whether it's positive or negative. But not forgetting, everything can be worked if we want to. Like in this book, the author has mentioned about six sections and each section covering its own chapters.

1. Emotions:- how can we express them.

2. Analyzing people:- respect an individual’s personality

3. Live better with less:- self-satisfaction is must

4. Go happy, go-lucky:- capturing divine happiness

5. Angry:- speak up

6. A happy workplace:- how the environment affects us.

Learning from the book:

1. Never forget to express your feelings when you’re happy.

2. Always speak out when your heart is full of emotional baggage.

3. Stop criticizing, accept the challenges.

4. Anger can be managed by not reacting harshly at the moment.

5. Self-introspection is a must to master our own emotions.

6. Happiness is a state of mind which is directly connected with our inner self.

7. Develop high EQ (emotional quotient) in terms of self-awareness, self-management, social skills, physical health, mental health, and relationship, etc.

This is one of the best self-improvement books which I’ve come across. This book has helped me in improving my emotional stability. I am the one who gets short-tempered easily and faces severe mood swings. I didn't respond appropriately to what the other person was saying but intended to reply which created a mess and ended up arguing at the end.

This book has shifted my focus towards more on a positive attitude. To follow how anger can be managed, check out page no. 153 and 154 from the book. In my opinion, please don't read this book like a story but instead give your time and attention to the book.

Make sure that you put your best efforts in understanding the concept of each chapter, what it is actually conveying, and analyzing it in your daily life to get the best. This is definitely in my to-read list again for a more in-depth detailed understanding.

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“Don’t forget to express your love to your Father”

Father’s day is soon approaching and there are so many ways to show our love by varieties of gifts but very few options are available as we know it because of the lockdown. It might be difficult to go outside and to shop for your father. But don’t worry! We’re here with a few ideas on how to make it special even within your budget and personality. They’ll arrive at your doorstep before the day arrives. This year, father’s day will be celebrated on June 21 (Sunday), 2020.

Do you want to gift your dad? looking for the best option available?

What do you think your father likes the most?

Books? Accessories? Technology? watching movies? music? cooking? etc.

He might not tell you this but you’re the one who knows him the best. Ask these questions and figure it out yourself what’s gonna suit him the best for a perfect token of love on this father’s day.

Books in mind

• Confessions of the World's Best Father

An amazing read for new fathers or soon to be fathers. The book has many vibrant pictures that new fathers can easily relate to. The funny pictures show the relation between the father and the daughter how they spent time with each other and cherished every moment. If You're blessed with a daughter then You’ll enjoy reading this book, calling to all the new fathers, and soon to be to check out this book. Give it a try.

• Daddy by Tarun S Sinha

Mother is not the one who understands the child but a father equally puts an effort to understand the child's behavior. The book is a combination of many things like it’ll make you laugh and cry both. This book is based on fatherhood who share their tips, advice, suggestions, and advice from pediatrician and child psychologists. The author shares about his upbringing with his father as to how they deal with behavioral issues which shouldn’t have been ignored by any parent. Again a must-read book for new fathers who can prepare themselves in advance on how to deal with their precious child.

• Dude! You’re gonna be a dad by John Pfeiffer

A man must support his lady not throughout her pregnancy days but till the delivery is attempted. This book throws light on how a man who is soon to be a dad is supposed to become a little more responsible. The book is highly recommendable to all new and soon to be fathers that how can they surprise their wife and do their best to prepare their mind in advance. There are many takeaway key points for new fathers.

These books can be gifted to any dad on this coming special occasion.

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They’ve many varieties of fashion accessories such as watches and sunglasses with many colors and features available with the latest trends. The men watches are very stylish with a heavy big dial, a day and date watch, and a chronograph watch available at an affordable price, etc.

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