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Happy International Women's Day to my two moms- my mother (Amma) and my mother-in-law. Of the many amazing women I have in my life (thank you all), I am who I am because these two continue to shape my life as a woman, daughter, and mother.  

Lakshmi’s Learning- While mother and mother-In-law relationships are not meant to be the same- they both play very important roles in my life. At times, they have too much to say and comment on, but I know that they love me more than any other women in my life! LOL!  I treasure our adventures near and far.  I am honored to experience the world with you.

So, how many parents can relate to the “moments of madness”? What do you do?

Question- What do I do when my child has a tantrums in public on our vacation?

Lakshmi’s Learning- Many people asked me if my kids cry and scream? Of course there have been many tantrums over the years while we travel (and more at home too)! I don’t always have time to capture on video as I am trying to calm the children... but this time I did! 

So the answer is not a one size fits all approach, but here is one approach I started more recently and it has worked.—— In this situation, I forgot my daughter’s stroller in our Air BnB home. Oops! Nothing I can do! The irony is that she has not used it for one year at home. But it was her “comfort” while traveling - even though she doesn’t sit in it most of the time....she still just wants it.

What did I do? —- One piece of advice- Remain calm!!! Even when she was screaming and on the floor- I didn’t yell and I didn’t say consequential comments (e.g. I will leave you a...