Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country...
7 Posts
amara
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, we decided ...
Lipstick
‘Mom does it, she looks pretty.’ ‘Sister did it, and she looks pretty too.’ So, here I go - Lipstick.
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the whole newsp...
Liquidated Love
With the arrival of her little sister, Amara, Laaija’s apprehension heightened for the lack of attention from her mother. She is happy with the new arrival b...
Amara
Shanta delivered a healthy baby girl on Monday, the 7th November, 2016 in Bangalore, India. Amara is our second daughter, and sister to Laaija Oinam. As exp...
1 Posts
amazon
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the whole newsp...
1 Posts
avatar
Avatar - Laaija's first movie experience
Avatar is a science fiction epic film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodrigue...
1 Posts
baby
Signs that your child loves you
Signs that your child loves you; Your newborn stares into your eyes — she’s actually working hard to memorize your face. She doesn’t understand anything ...
1 Posts
books
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the whole newsp...
1 Posts
british
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It all started ...
1 Posts
commercial
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys. She have...
3 Posts
corona
We all got COVID
Amara, Laaija, and Shanta went to Manipur for the Summer break in early April. The COVID Pandemic Second Wave was weaning down in all major cities in India. ...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, we decided ...
3 Posts
covid-19
We all got COVID
Amara, Laaija, and Shanta went to Manipur for the Summer break in early April. The COVID Pandemic Second Wave was weaning down in all major cities in India. ...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, we decided ...
1 Posts
culture
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country...
1 Posts
emotion
Emotional Atyachar
Our naughty toddler is growing up fast and is learning all the emotions of an Individual. Yesterday, her nanny went home early and she went all emotional. Sh...
1 Posts
family
Laaija
Laaija was born, about 2 weeks early, on 11th Dec, 2008 around 2:00 pm at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur (INDIA). She weigh just...
1 Posts
fashion
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Leia watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying every bit of it ...
6 Posts
fun
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive from Bang...
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It all started ...
Lipstick
‘Mom does it, she looks pretty.’ ‘Sister did it, and she looks pretty too.’ So, here I go - Lipstick.
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Leia watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying every bit of it ...
Iron Baby
Laaija’s latest fixation is the Iron Baby. While trying to appease her while her mother went shopping nearby, I decided to show her some videos on YouTube. I...
Laaija April-Fooled Us
Laaija had her first April fool prank on us, unintentionally, but in a very polished way. Around 12:30am-ish today, Laaija seem to have twisted her elbow and...
1 Posts
game
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and, as usual,...
1 Posts
global
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country...
1 Posts
goa
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive from Bang...
1 Posts
health
How much sleep does your child need?
Babycenter is an extremely resourceful site if you’ve or expecting a child. Here is another gem that might just give you an overall idea of How much sleep yo...
1 Posts
hospital
Neonatal Jaundice
As Laaija was discharged and came home, the very next day her skin showed yellow coloration and was immediately admitted to a Child’s Clinic where she was tr...
2 Posts
illness
Atopic Dermatitis
Went to consult the physician for Laaija’s skin irritant that have started appearing on her hands and legs. Though they’re minute and not that really noticea...
Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shot on the Pune Bomb Blast day
Laaija got her Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shots on SAT, Feb 13, 2010. Well, unfortunately, it was also the day when German Bakery at Koregaon Park, Pune was...
1 Posts
imphal
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of ...
1 Posts
jaundice
Neonatal Jaundice
As Laaija was discharged and came home, the very next day her skin showed yellow coloration and was immediately admitted to a Child’s Clinic where she was tr...
1 Posts
joke
Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it
Yesterday, Daughter and I made a quick-stop at the Smoor, Indiranagar to grab coffee and ice-cream. She decided to get a Pizza to-go. Here is the conversatio...
1 Posts
kindle
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the whole newsp...
14 Posts
laaija
Third Culture Kids
Third culture kids (TCK) or third culture individuals (TCI) are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
10 years and now she is a ‘Rebel’
She was the cutest and the best thing that happened to me 10 years ago. She changed everything in my life — from the way I drive to the way I treat people to...
Why Physical Books Matter
I used to have racks of books, I like them and I like reading them — a lot. When I was younger, except for the sports section, I used to read the whole newsp...
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and, as usual,...
Princess Day - Laaija
Princess Day - Laaija Inspired by a story on the Internet, I decided to have a Princess day for my daughter - Laaija. Princess Day — a day she can do whate...
Conversing with my Daughter about Money
Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She assured me...
Listen to your Kid’s Small ‘Big’ Things
Since the past few weeks, my daughter have a routine when she gets back from school — to let her come in on her own and no-one waiting for her at the gate. O...
Emotional Atyachar
Our naughty toddler is growing up fast and is learning all the emotions of an Individual. Yesterday, her nanny went home early and she went all emotional. Sh...
Laaija April-Fooled Us
Laaija had her first April fool prank on us, unintentionally, but in a very polished way. Around 12:30am-ish today, Laaija seem to have twisted her elbow and...
Atopic Dermatitis
Went to consult the physician for Laaija’s skin irritant that have started appearing on her hands and legs. Though they’re minute and not that really noticea...
Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shot on the Pune Bomb Blast day
Laaija got her Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shots on SAT, Feb 13, 2010. Well, unfortunately, it was also the day when German Bakery at Koregaon Park, Pune was...
Neonatal Jaundice
As Laaija was discharged and came home, the very next day her skin showed yellow coloration and was immediately admitted to a Child’s Clinic where she was tr...
Laaija
Laaija was born, about 2 weeks early, on 11th Dec, 2008 around 2:00 pm at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur (INDIA). She weigh just...
2 Posts
lipstick
Lipstick
‘Mom does it, she looks pretty.’ ‘Sister did it, and she looks pretty too.’ So, here I go - Lipstick.
I just wanted to be pretty
We all went to see Dabang, a Salman Khan movie and was good laugh, nice entertainment. Leia watched the movie from start to finish, enjoying every bit of it ...
1 Posts
love
Signs that your child loves you
Signs that your child loves you; Your newborn stares into your eyes — she’s actually working hard to memorize your face. She doesn’t understand anything ...
3 Posts
manipur
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, and mom. Ba...
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of ...
Laaija
Laaija was born, about 2 weeks early, on 11th Dec, 2008 around 2:00 pm at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur (INDIA). She weigh just...
2 Posts
money
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys. She have...
Conversing with my Daughter about Money
Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She assured me...
1 Posts
movie
Avatar - Laaija's first movie experience
Avatar is a science fiction epic film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodrigue...
1 Posts
museum
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of ...
1 Posts
neonatal
Neonatal Jaundice
As Laaija was discharged and came home, the very next day her skin showed yellow coloration and was immediately admitted to a Child’s Clinic where she was tr...
3 Posts
oinam
We all got COVID
Amara, Laaija, and Shanta went to Manipur for the Summer break in early April. The COVID Pandemic Second Wave was weaning down in all major cities in India. ...
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, and mom. Ba...
1 Posts
parenting
A New Perspective For Moms
There’s a lot of pressure being a parent. We want to raise our children the right way, but there is no definitive handbook for every difficult situation and ...
1 Posts
peace
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of ...
1 Posts
peppa-pig
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It all started ...
1 Posts
pizza
Yes, I do love Pizza, but I ain’t marrying it
Yesterday, Daughter and I made a quick-stop at the Smoor, Indiranagar to grab coffee and ice-cream. She decided to get a Pizza to-go. Here is the conversatio...
1 Posts
princess
Princess Day - Laaija
Princess Day - Laaija Inspired by a story on the Internet, I decided to have a Princess day for my daughter - Laaija. Princess Day — a day she can do whate...
1 Posts
pune
Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shot on the Pune Bomb Blast day
Laaija got her Chicken Pox and Hepatitis A shots on SAT, Feb 13, 2010. Well, unfortunately, it was also the day when German Bakery at Koregaon Park, Pune was...
1 Posts
rebel
10 years and now she is a ‘Rebel’
She was the cutest and the best thing that happened to me 10 years ago. She changed everything in my life — from the way I drive to the way I treat people to...
5 Posts
school
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Amara skipped a School-Year
We got Amara admitted to her sister’s school. She was excited and looking forward to it. However, the Pandemic ruined everything. As it worsened, we decided ...
I’ve a date; in Roblox
I sneaked out a bit early to have my sip of the local tea by the road-side and stood by the School Bus stop waiting for Laaija. She comes back and, as usual,...
A Toddler’s Night Terror
Laaija is a sound sleeper and she can sleep very well even under very noisy environment. If she’s sleeping, she’s sleeping. However, once in a while, she wou...
First day of School - Roots to Wings
Today was the the first day for Laaija. She was more than eager to go to School - Roots to Wings - loves the fancy play-things around. The Swing was her fav...
1 Posts
sleep
How much sleep does your child need?
Babycenter is an extremely resourceful site if you’ve or expecting a child. Here is another gem that might just give you an overall idea of How much sleep yo...
1 Posts
startup
When should I start selling Stickers
The recent cut on Laaija’s toy quota have sent her over the edge and every opportunity she gets is on how to get more money sanctioned for her toys. She have...
2 Posts
talk
Conversing with my Daughter about Money
Yesterday, I went out for an evening coffee/snack with my daughter. On our way back home, she asked me if we can window-shop at the toy store. She assured me...
Listen to your Kid’s Small ‘Big’ Things
Since the past few weeks, my daughter have a routine when she gets back from school — to let her come in on her own and no-one waiting for her at the gate. O...
1 Posts
technology
Technology and the depletion of real grit and raw intelligence
Yesterday, my elder 8-year old daughter lost something. Her mom asked her to search around the house to find it. She asked me for help. Fresh off the episod...
1 Posts
toddler
Emotional Atyachar
Our naughty toddler is growing up fast and is learning all the emotions of an Individual. Yesterday, her nanny went home early and she went all emotional. Sh...
1 Posts
tradition
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, and mom. Ba...
3 Posts
travel
Oinam in 2020
It started as just another normal year, with a tint of worry about the new of the emergence of COVID-19. Like everyone else, we heard and read of the new sca...
Oinam in 2019
Amara started 2019 with her hair fully-grown and intact. She wants to make-up, tries the lipstick, and believes she can be like her elder sister, and mom. Ba...
Goa in the Monsoon
Like most of us Indians, our family decided to go to Goa during the monsoon (off-season for the usual tourists). The bad part — we decided to drive from Bang...
3 Posts
video
The PeppaEffect - British in the House
I was not always comfortable that my first daughter speaks with a British Accent at an early age. It is much better now and is more neutral. It all started ...
A New Perspective For Moms
There’s a lot of pressure being a parent. We want to raise our children the right way, but there is no definitive handbook for every difficult situation and ...
Iron Baby
Laaija’s latest fixation is the Iron Baby. While trying to appease her while her mother went shopping nearby, I decided to show her some videos on YouTube. I...
1 Posts
war
Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum (photos) is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills (Maibam Lokpa Ching) in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of ...