family

Navigating life as an only child

The absence of siblings did not make me lonely. Instead, it taught me to value deep, meaningful connections with those I allow in my life.

Protecting the best interests of children during divorce

Many have witnessed physical and emotional abuse taking place in the relationship between their parents.

Rediscovering self: A note to me

In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.

Maintaining a sense of freedom in a controlling household

Going out with friends, choosing a job, how to spend their time, what to wear, or speaking their minds are just parts of life, not rights to be punished for wanting.

Nurturing family bonds: 5 unseen rules for everyday harmony

We live in a world where cultivating strong family bonds may seem like an impossible task. However, creating special moments with your family does not require grand gestures. The key to a strong family bond lies in the small, everyday actions that often go unnoticed. These unspoken rules are the foundation of a happy family, fostering love, trust, and support.

FICTION / What’s in a name?

He had been practising saying his name out loud every night before going to sleep so that his ears remained accustomed to hearing his own name

5 things to learn from Dominic Toretto

Here are some life lessons from the fictional character, Dominic Toretto.

Home is where the hurt is

This is a beautiful book about a teenager looking for the answers in life, the joys of found family, and the experience of love in its many forms.

The emotional turmoil of handling a sibling’s departure

The tragic part is many of us don’t have the emotionally free relationships with our siblings that would allow us to express these feelings.

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

When parents get better at parenting, but for your younger siblings

Parents can be nicer to younger siblings as they learn the art of parenting, but how does that make you feel?

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

The Connotations Around “Broken Family”

Raising a child is no easy feat. Single parents have to fulfil the roles of both a mother and a father.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

4 Types of People Who Weaponise Facebook in Family Feuds

Bengali folks who seek refuge in Facebook in times of domestic war.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

The responsibility of taking care of ageing parents

Your parents ask for you at their hour of need, how do you respond?

May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022

Growing up a third culture kid in Bangladesh

Third culture kid describes children who grow up in cultures other than those of their parents.

February 27, 2022
February 27, 2022

Gift ideas for sick family and friends

Here are some gift ideas and creative gift basket ideas for a sick friend or family member.

July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021

When a Loved One Has Dementia

What if someone you love lost the ability to cherish memories?

June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021

Middle Child Myths, Debunked

What, if anything, makes middle children special?

July 4, 2019
July 4, 2019

Our Relationships With Our Fathers

The relationship we have with our fathers is beyond complicated.

January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017

Football: Van Gaal ends coaching career after family tragedy

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has ended his coaching career following a family tragedy, Dutch media reported on Tuesday.