If you search Instagram for the hashtag ‘#momfluencing’, you are invariably in for a treat. Jyotika’s profile, for instance, documents her experience of moving countries with a toddler. Having just given birth to a second child, Avantika Mohan’s posts are all real and comforting. Garima finds a friend in her daughter by making her a part of everyday activities. Mothers who are chronicling their journeys are gradually giving audiences narratives they can first relate to. For Mother’s Day, we have put together a list of influencers who are all doing motherhood right.
Deenaz Raisinghani (@backpack_with_mom)
If you are the sort who spends time worrying about your child’s comfort when travelling, Deenaz Raisinghani can offer both tips and inspiration. After the birth of her daughter Arianna in 2016, Deenaz decided to backpack her way around the world with her toddler. Using her Instagram handle @backpack_with_mom to organise group trips for mothers and their children, Deenaz is today known as the founder of India’s first backpack-style travel community. Reading about her and Arianna’s journey can be an eye-opener. One comes to realise how important travel is for children. Backpacking together only strengthens your bond.
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Neha Sinha (@mommy.with.camera)
“Being a Mommy is not easy; it’s difficult but gratifying. It’s a gorgeous mayhem,” writes Neha Sinha on her website trendinmyway.com. A fitness enthusiast in her mid-30s, Neha uses her Instagram account @mommy.with.camera to document her journeys with her child. The handle doesn’t just offer wellness and fitness tips, it also shows how children can be made part of your routine and processes. Follow Neha if you want to teach your munchkin some basic don’ts — littering, for instance. Her posts, you will soon find, are all relatable and educational.
Shruti Acharya (@artsycraftsymom)
Your child might not yet be able to understand the gravity of profound sayings like “if your heart is broken, make art with the pieces”, but Shruti Acharya’s Instagram profile @artsycraftsymom will help you effortlessly incorporate art into the daily routine of children. Shruti believes that an early passion for art can help kids grow more holistically. Her handle leaves you with several new ideas for activities you can enjoy with your child — 3D art, popsicle stick crafts, making pies, bookmarks, cards and masks. Creating things together will only strengthen your relationship, leaving you with interests that can be shared over a lifetime.
Jyotika (@tintinkabacha)
Jyotika’s son, Kabir, is thoughtful and precocious. Having recently moved to the US with his family, the boy was forced to leave behind everything he had grown up with. The anecdotes and insights Jyotika shares on her Instagram account @tintinkabacha together tell you the story of Kabir’s new voyage. The conversations that mother and son have all warm one’s heart.
Avantika Mohan (@avantii2)
Author Durjoy Datta helped his wife Avantika Mohan (@avantii2) document her experience of having a second child. The captions that Avantika gives their pictures can often be hilarious and poignant. Left with little time for makeup, her hair is naturally unbrushed. Avantika forces you to gently accept reality. Her posts about her postpartum body, for instance, all highlight the importance of taking things slowly. Avantika runs her own digital empire. She travels the world and enjoys life on her terms. Her posts inspire you to feel comfortable in your own skin.
Garima (@mommylilworld)
Because they share similar experiences, seeing the world through a similar lens, daughters and mothers often share a special bond. Mums are often a girl’s first best friend. Garima’s Instagram profile @mommylilworld shows how she includes her daughter in her everyday activities. Together, they do everything from shopping to dressing up. A cute fest all the way!
Nivi & Ishanvi (@niviandishanvi)
Niveditha and Ishanvi Hegde (@niviandishanvi) are a mother-daughter duo who have perfected several dance routines together. Seeing their posts, it becomes clear that they enjoy all aspects of the process, from choreography to performance. Their Instagram handle only proves how rewarding a shared passion can be. What can be more fun than grooving together?
