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FIRST DRAFTS & DIAPERS: NAVIGATING MOTHERHOOD, ONE PAGE AT A TIME

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The Biology Behind Mother’s Intuition

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 By darpansaggal

The moment my son, Ronak was born, everything shifted. Something inside me, literally and figuratively, was different. As it turns out, science agrees and the research on fetal microchimerism and maternal intuition explains exactly why. If you have ever felt an unexplainable pull toward your child, woken up seconds before…

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Motherhood Mental Load: How AI Saves Me 5 Hours

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 By darpansaggal

You know that feeling when you’re making dinner, mentally planning tomorrow’s activities, remembering you need to reply to three emails, and also trying to figure out what that weird smell is coming from the living room? Yeah, that’s the motherhood mental load in all its chaotic glory. For the longest…

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New Year Intentions for Moms: Why I’m Not Promising a “New Me”

Posted on January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 By darpansaggal

When it comes to new year intentions for moms, I’m doing something different in 2026. My social media feed is already full of transformation stories, new year goal posts, and promises of becoming a “better version” of ourselves. And honestly? I’m tired just reading them. Don’t get me wrong, I…

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The Super-Mom Myth: Reclaiming Our Joy

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 By darpansaggal

There’s a version of motherhood the world still celebrates — the one where she somehow does it all. She’s leading a work meeting with one hand while soothing her sick child with the other. Her home looks like a Pinterest board. Her child is thriving. Her calendar is color-coded. And…

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5 Unexpected Ways Motherhood Made Me Better at My Job

Posted on July 30, 2025November 27, 2025 By darpansaggal

I used to really worry that stepping away from work to become a mom would set me back. I thought I’d forget everything, that I’d just fall behind. What I didn’t see coming? That being a mom would make me sharper, more understanding, way more creative, and honestly… a better…

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Mom Brain: It’s Science, Not Scatterbrains!

Posted on May 12, 2024January 2, 2026 By darpansaggal

Hey mamas! Ever misplaced your phone for the tenth time that day? Walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Struggled to remember a simple task? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there! This phenomenon, often referred to as “mom brain,” is something many mothers experience. But is…

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