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Real stories from parents just for you. Indian parents share their real-life parenting stories with ParentCircle. Some are happy, some inspiring and some funny. Read them here.
Infant to Parent • 5 Mins Read • 676 Views
A Mother’s NICU Journey: Premature Baby Story Of Hope And Unbreakable Love
A powerful real-life story of a mother and her premature baby in the NICU. Told through a baby’s voice, this journey reveals hope, faith, and the strength of a mother’s love
Parent • 7 Mins Read • 645 Views
Why I Chose Adoption: A Mother’s Twice The Love Journey Into Parenthood Beyond Biology
This deeply personal adoption story explores how one woman chose motherhood through adoption, navigating family roots, identity, bonding, and common misconceptions, while discovering that parenting is defined by love, commitment, and emotional readiness, not biology
Parent • 1 Min Read • 332 Views
Parenting Story On Tracking Emotional Development In Children: A New Parenting Approach
Discover why tracking emotional development in children is just as important as monitoring physical milestones
Parent • 4 Mins Read • 440 Views
Parenting Story On Children’s Education And Exam Success: Lessons From A Mother’s Journey
I am Arathi Vishwanath, a mother of two beautiful daughters. My elder daughter is now studying medicine in a government college, and my younger one is in Grade 10. Here are a few lessons I learned while guiding my children through their educational years. These experiences shaped my approach and may help other parents in helping their children prepare and support them for the board exams in a balanced, encouraging, and consistent manner
Infant to Parent • 3 Mins Read • 411 Views
How A Mother Redefined Recovery After Childbirth And Motherhood: A Postpartum Travel Story
Discover how gentle travel after a C-section supported physical recovery, mental wellness, and a sense of identity beyond motherhood
Parent • 3 Mins Read • 4.7K Views
Single Dad Raising Twin Daughters: A Journey Through Parenting And Entrepreneurship
Balancing career and fatherhood, this fashion entrepreneur shares his inspiring life story of raising twin daughters while building a brand
Parent • 3 Mins Read • 8.2K Views
“I Fought Cancer With My Daughter”: A Father’s Story Of Love And Resilience
Single father Arjun Sen shares his emotional journey battling cancer while raising his daughter, revealing the healing power of love, presence, and purpose
Parent • 3 Mins Read • 8.3K Views
A Mother’s Journey Through The Pandemic: Online Teaching, Art, And Beach Cleanups
Shreya Suraj's inspiring personal story—how she embraced online teaching, led beach cleanups, and found resilience through creativity
Parent • 2 Mins Read • 8K Views
How Fatherhood Reframed My Life: Yusuf Galabhaiwala
Fatherhood sparked the journey behind HoneyAllDay, a parent-founded brand rooted in purpose, family values, and natural, nourishing food made for busy families
Primary to Parent • 4 Mins Read • 2.4K Views
Exploring The Indian Tradition Of Storytelling: A Rich Legacy Of Tales And Narratives
You've most likely been listening to stories and telling stories ever since you started to talk. Ever wondered about our country's rich tradition of storytelling?
Parent • 2 Mins Read • 1.8K Views
Redefining Traditional Roles Through Shared Responsibilities, Collaboration, And Teamwork
Take a moment to reflect — what lessons are we imparting to our children about equality, partnership, and responsibility within a family?
Parent • 9 Mins Read • 11K Views
As a single dad, the biggest challenges I faced were overcoming my self-doubts and healing my inner child
Meet Wing Commander Gaurav Paliwal, a serving officer of the Indian Air Force and a single father, who takes his daddy duties rather seriously. He feels that we still have miles to go when it comes to changing the mindset that only mothers can be caregivers. Read on to know how he juggles his duties with élan!
Toddler to Parent • 4 Mins Read • 35.8K Views
Values Begin At Home —Your Children Are Watching And Learning From You
We all want our kids to grow up with values. But, how can we inculcate good values in children and make sure they stick with them for life? This article tells you how.
Parent • 0 Mins • 2.6K Views
'Suresh and I believe parenting is leading by example' : Priyanka Raina
Priyanka Chaudhary Raina, wife of former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina, dons many hats—she is the co-founder of the all-natural baby-care brand Maate, mom to two kids, Gracia (6) and Rio (2), and a passionate supporter of causes related to women and children. In this interview, she shares her views on parenting, regulating screen time for kids, how she and her husband manage to spend quality time with their kids, and more. Watch the video below.
Pre-schooler to Parent • 8 Mins Read • 3.8K Views
Christmas Special: Heartwarming Christmas Moments And Parenting Stories
Nothing beats recalling one's best Christmas moments during the festive season. Of love and laughter, of emotional reunions and special presents - it's indeed the season to be merry and happy
Parent • 2 Mins Read • 3.3K Views
“My journey as a parent to a special child was going fine till an incident shook my soul”
Sumita Ghosh shares her parenting journey as a working mother of a special child. Read about the challenges she faced and the support she received from her family and colleagues to help her balance work and home
Toddler to Parent • 8 Mins Read • 13.2K Views
Top 9 Ways To Teach Your Child How To Be Respectful And Humble
As a parent, how can you help your child build the two most important qualities necessary for success in life? And can they help your little one become a better human being? Read on to find out!
Parent • 5 Mins Read • 24.7K Views
Breastfeeding her baby with dignity is every mother's right: Neha and Animesh Rastogi
All mothers should have access to the comfort of breastfeeding rooms in public spaces so that they do not face embarrassment. This is what lawyer-couple Neha and Animesh Rastogi are fighting for
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