( Image taken from Rodney at pexel) I remember as a little girl, growing up in Kashmir, India, the month of Ramadan, was a time when our home was filled with delicious smells, good food, and happy vibes. You may be thinking, how can one be happy and calm going without...
In January of 2020, the first case of COVID 19 was reported in the United States. Since then, our lives took a drastic turn. From February to March many states across the country issued lockdown orders and mask mandates. As hard and unimaginable it was for us to get...
During my son’s stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit( NICU) for the first 8 weeks of his birth, because of his prematurity, he developed a life-threatening infection of his small Intestine, called NEC(necrotizing enterocolitis). He needed urgent IV antibiotics,...
“Young adults faced the most challenging times in this Pandemic. But they also showed enormous resilience and courage. Through their creativity, patience, and ability to seek help, they broke the stereotype of being called “self-absorbed and lost in their own...
Daughters: Our Biggest Teachers Dr. Najmun Riyaz As parents, we feel an obligation to guide our children and be their role models. But only when we emerge from our own anxieties and perfectionism, even if for a little while, we can see how our children may teach us...
Self-Love: The Remedy for People Pleasing Dr. Najmun Riyaz Having been born in a culture where marriage was considered to be the ultimate goal for a woman, obedience to one’s husband and in-laws was not just instilled but strongly enforced. Any time a group of women...
