Being Available for our Children

Posted on July 6, 2016

Being available is all about time – both dedicating time to our kids and being fully present during that time. As parents, we already dedicate a lot of time to our kids. Parents and children are always on the clock: Time to wake up. Time to brush your teeth. Time to get to school. Time to do homework. Time for basketball practice or dance practice. Time for dinner. Time for bed. That is how we roll. Parents today are raising their kids…

Parenting in the Digital Age with Susan Stiffelman

Posted on June 28, 2016

Last week, Roma sat down with Susan Stiffelman, well respected marriage and family therapist, Parenting Coach for Huffington Post Parenting, and the author of Parenting with Presence, to discuss her recent online “Parenting in the Digital Age” Summit. This Summit brought together some of the most well-known leaders in the field of parenting today to share their thoughts on how we parent in a world where technology is so prevalent in our day-to-day lives. Susan shares that every time we open up…

Revolutionizing Parenting – An Interview with Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Posted on June 23, 2016

Roma Khetarpal, CEO of Tools of Growth, recently interviewed her friend, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, for a post over on the Masalamommas.com website. Dr. Shefali is currently on a book tour for her newest publication, The Awakened Family, and will be in Toronto, at Indigo Yonge & Eglinton, on Friday, June 24. Roma asked Dr. Shefali about her inspiration for her first book, The Conscious Parent, and how she started on her path to conscious parenting. What planted the seed for…

What We Mothers Can Learn from Fathers About Self-Care

Posted on June 17, 2016

Earlier this week, on MomTalk LA —a show usually hosted by the lovely Dr. Nelly Farnoody, on Andisheh TV, I had the honor of interviewing a visionary and transformational teacher, counselor, and inspirational speaker, Suzi Lula. I was really impressed with the message of her upcoming book (which launches on September 22), The Motherhood Evolution, How Thriving Mothers Raise Thriving Children. Here are her share-worthy insights: I so loved continuing the rich conversation about self-care with Roma as her special…

An Inspirational Invitation to Join Dr. Shefali in Los Angeles

Posted on June 3, 2016

“Parents… you will be wowed and awed by her.” – Oprah Winfrey  In an hour, you have the potential to change your life forever. An hour out of your busy schedule can inspire you to dissolve your parenting challenges and look at parenting in a new light. Whether you have been struggling with defiant children or simply feel like you aren’t being a good enough parent, you will want to set aside time for this unique opportunity. You are invited…