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South Asian Parenting Tip: Scaffold Don’t Hover

By MySahana / October 28, 2011 / Comments Off on South Asian Parenting Tip: Scaffold Don’t Hover

Noor was sitting at the dining table staring at her textbook. The numbers and symbols on the page had begun to spin and she thought she was forgetting everything she had ever learned. Her father walked by the dining room […]

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Top Three Reasons Why People Procrastinate

By MySahana / October 26, 2011 / Comments Off on Top Three Reasons Why People Procrastinate

Procrastination is essentially self-sabotaging behavior that many South Asians of all ages choose when faced with a decision, task or responsibility. Procrastinators create their own obstacles, choose to hamper their performance and essentially try to avoid success. Procrastination is not […]

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South Asian Mental Health: Common Causes & Risk Factors for ADHD

By MySahana / October 24, 2011 / Comments Off on South Asian Mental Health: Common Causes & Risk Factors for ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mystical diagnosis to many South Asian parents who are convinced that their child is just lazy, unmotivated or being defiant. While the diagnosis can be handed out far too easily for children who […]

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The Importance of Self-Care for Caretakers: A Story of Devoted Husband

By MySahana / October 21, 2011 / Comments Off on The Importance of Self-Care for Caretakers: A Story of Devoted Husband

“The whole car smells like Chinese food!” Kunal exclaimed as he and his brother drove home. “I am starving!” Ashish simply smiled as he drove in the dark. His mind was on Preetika, wondering what condition she’d be in when […]

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South Asian Domestic Violence: Why Don’t Victims Just Leave?

By MySahana / October 19, 2011 / Comments Off on South Asian Domestic Violence: Why Don’t Victims Just Leave?

One of the most common questions asked when South Asians hear about an abusive situation is, “Why did the victim stay?” Especially in the case of domestic violence, people can show limited mercy and sympathy for the partner who was […]

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Pumpkin Gnocchi

By MySahana / October 18, 2011 / Comments Off on Pumpkin Gnocchi

Why is pumpkin good for your mental health? Why are there recipes on the MySahana website? Photo by Good Housekeeping. Recipe provided by Kitchen M.   Serves 4-5 1 15oz can pumpkin 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 garlic […]

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