The Soulful Mama👩‍👦

  🌱 5 Easy Vegetarian Recipes for Busy Moms That Boost Energy Being a mom means we are always on the go! Morning rush, office work, household chores, feeding the baby – and in between all this, our own meals are often ignored. Sometimes we just grab a biscuit, sometimes a cup of tea. But the truth is, if mom’s energy is low, the whole house feels it. That’s why I’m sharing 5 super quick vegetarian recipes that are: ✅ Ready in 10–15 minutes ✅ Healthy and full of energy ✅ Kid-friendly and tasty too Let’s get started 🌸 🥞 1. Protein-Packed Moong Dal Chilla Time: 10–12 mins A light, protein-rich breakfast/snack that keeps you full for hours. Ingredients: 1 cup soaked moong dal (overnight or 3–4 hours) Ginger, green chili, coriander leaves Salt + a pinch of hing (asafoetida) Optional: grated carrot or spinach Method: Blend soaked dal into a smooth paste. Add spices and veggies to make a thin batter. Heat a pan, spread batter like a dosa, and cook w...

  🌿 How I Took Control of My Thyroid Naturally Hello beautiful souls 💚 I want to share something very personal today—my journey with thyroid . It wasn’t easy, but it taught me that with the right lifestyle, mindset, and self-love, even a lifelong health condition can be managed beautifully. ✨ 💔 When It All Started Back in 2018 , I was hospitalized due to a severe food poisoning episode. I was on glucose drips, my hormones got disturbed, and during those random tests, doctors found my thyroid levels to be very high . At first, I didn’t take it seriously. After recovering, I stopped worrying about thyroid and even quit my pills. But soon, I started feeling: 😴 Drowsiness all day 😡 Mood swings ⚖️ Unexplained weight gain When I went for a thyroid profile again, the reports showed hypothyroidism . From that moment, I started blaming every single thing—fatigue, laziness, irritation—on my thyroid gland. Honestly, I felt heartbroken 💔 and even ashamed to talk about i...

Emotionally Safe Parenting: Real-Life Mom Tips to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids Introduction Parenting today often feels like walking on a tightrope—we want to raise confident, kind, and emotionally strong children while also managing the pressures of modern life. Among the many parenting styles, one that experts consistently vouch for is Emotionally Safe Parenting . It’s not about being perfect; it’s about creating a secure, loving environment where your child feels seen, heard, and understood. As a mom myself, I’ve realized that emotional safety is the foundation of a child’s growth. Let’s explore what it means, why it matters, and how we can practice it daily with real-life examples. What Is Emotionally Safe Parenting? Emotionally safe parenting means raising children in an environment where their feelings are respected, validated, and addressed without fear of judgment or harsh reactions. It’s not about shielding them from every difficulty, but about ensuring that when challenges...

  What I Do When My Child Refuses to Eat Anything Recently, my baby has started refusing every single bite I offer. Whether it’s food or liquids, he simply turns his face away or makes funny expressions — naak chadha ke, muh fer lena 😅. If you’re a mom, you know how stressful this phase can be. Seeing your child not eating for days makes you overthink. And to add to it, you get “gyaan” from all sides: “Doctor ko dikhao!” “Nazar lag gayi hai.” “Tum dhyaan nahi deti.” “Shayad muh mein chhale ho gaye hain.” “Kahin bimar to nahi hai?” And the list goes on… First of all, I want to tell all conscious mummas — stay calm, don’t panic. It’s completely normal. Babies go through phases where they eat less or refuse food altogether. It could be teething, growth spurts, sickness, or just their mood. Why I Never Force Feed Forcing food is never an option. It only creates resistance and sometimes, even hatred for that food. Think about yourself — when you’re sick or not...

Back to School 2025: Healthy Morning Routines for Kids and Working Moms Back-to-school season is here again—and for working moms, mornings can feel like a race against time. But a structured and healthy morning routine can make all the difference in setting the tone for a successful day for both you and your child. Whether you're juggling office deadlines or school drop-offs, here’s how to create a calm, productive, and nourishing morning routine this 2025. 🌞  1. Wake Up Early Together (But Not Too Early) Aim to wake up 30–45 minutes before your kids. This gives you personal prep time for mindfulness, quick yoga, or even just sipping your chai in peace. Kids can then wake up without a rushed atmosphere. Pro Tip:  Sleep by 10 PM to make early mornings easier for everyone. 🍽️  2. A Nourishing Breakfast is Non-Negotiable Swap sugar-loaded cereals for energy-boosting options: For kids:  Vegetable poha, egg sandwich, or banana oat pancakes. For moms:  Chia seed smo...