The Soulful Mama👩‍👦

  How I Handle My Baby Tantrums (With Love and Patience) As a mom to a 1 year 4 months old baby, I can say one thing with confidence – tantrums are real . At this age, little ones are curious, full of energy, and also learning to express themselves. But since they don’t have enough words yet, they often express their feelings through crying, throwing things, or lying on the floor. At first, I felt overwhelmed and sometimes even frustrated. But over time, I’ve learned that tantrums are not about being “naughty” – they’re simply my baby’s way of saying, “Mama, I need you to understand me.” Here are a few simple ways I handle my little one’s tantrums in daily life: 1. Staying Calm (Even When I Don’t Feel Like It) I remember one morning when my baby wanted to hold the water bottle by herself. When I tried to help, he screamed, threw it down, and cried loudly. Honestly, I felt like shouting too – but I took a deep breath and reminded myself that he is just learning independence. ...

  🌱 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...