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. ...

  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...