Neha Mandhani

Neha Mandhani is a grateful mama to two little boys and a leadership coach and thought partner for mothers who aspire to lead with their values and bring forth their authentic voices. She believes our world needs brave and curious mothers stepping into their full power to create workplaces, communities, and homes to meet the myriad challenges of our complex world. She loves to hike, read and cook and meaningful connections are one of her greatest sources of joy. Her kitchen is often messy, laundry is unfolded and legos are her family’s perennial babysitter! https://www.nehamandhani.com/ IG: @mandhani.neha

Travel

My husband gets praised for traveling alone with our kids—I don’t

Why the double standards for mothers and fathers? And who is calling out the costs to mothers that come with these double standards?

Motherly Stories

To all the moms hurting right now: Please give yourself permission to grieve

There is collective power in our grieving hearts right now; let’s normalize not feeling normal.

Life

I love my kids, but some days I just can’t mom anymore

There are moments when the weight of motherhood is just too heavy.

Life

Caring for ourselves right now seems impossible—but it’s necessary

We are all in this together and collectively we will come out braver, kinder and more connected as a human species—forever.

Life

My kids are not going back to physical school—and I’m okay with that

This is an incredibly hard season of our life and I will not let my children's academic success be a major source of stress in our lives.

Life

My best homeschooling tip? Teach your kids valuable life skills

We can strive to optimize joy, togetherness and potentially an expanded view of what learning and education mean for our families. Here are a few ideas we are experimenting with.

Parenting

8 important parenting lessons from the Dutch

4. Focus on simplicity

Life

Why it’s okay for my kids to see me cry

Being okay with tears means to see them, feel them, pay attention to what they are here to teach us but eventually wipe them, smile again and take action where needed.

Children's Health

The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Parenting

‘I don’t have enough time’

You’ll never have enough time, especially not as a mom. But these 6 principles can make the most of what you’ve got.

Motherly Stories

How I find the emotional energy to be present for my child

Yes, it's possible to be introverted and social, mama. It's all about doing what's right for Y-O-U.

Life

Jealous of successful women? 7 ways I tamed envy—and made it my friend

#2—Forget about “shoulds.” You may be surprised to discover that something you’re jealous of isn’t what you want.