Featuring @ekta.mk
Motherhood rarely follows a script. It unfolds in layers of love, learning, chaos, and quiet moments that shape us as much as they shape our children. In this edition of Voice of Moms, we speak to Ekta Makhijani, a mother navigating the beautifully complex journey of raising two very different children, an older son and a younger daughter. Through honesty and warmth, Ekta shares what it means to hold space for different personalities, embrace imperfect balance, and find deep connection in the everyday moments that truly matter.
From sibling dynamics and emotional differences to building a life online rooted in honesty, her story reflects the realities many mothers live every day. This conversation is about balance that shifts daily, guilt that comes and goes, and the deep connection found in the simplest moments.
You can follow more of her journey on Instagram at @ekta.mk
Tell us a bit about where you were born and where you live now. How have these places shaped your view of motherhood?
I was born in Aligarh and spent some years in Delhi while growing up. Growing up in a family-first culture shaped my belief that motherhood is about presence, not perfection.
Every family has its own rhythm. How would you describe the dynamic between your two kids and the joy and chaos that comes with it?
They are very different, yet deeply connected. It is a mix of laughter, arguments, and pure chaos that fills our home with life.
Raising an older boy and a younger girl often feels like juggling two worlds. How do you balance their personalities and needs?
I’ve learned that balance doesn’t mean treating them the same. It means understanding them individually. My elder one needs space and logic, while my younger one needs constant reassurance and emotional connection. I am constantly learning how to meet them where they are.
Raising a girl feels different from raising a boy in many ways. How did you navigate that shift?
I didn’t really prepare. I just went with the flow. My daughter’s emotional needs are very different from my son’s. She is more expressive, needs constant praise, and wants to feel special, while my nine-year-old son has fewer emotional demands and seeks independence in his own way. Interestingly, he still lets me choose his clothes, while my three-year-old daughter already has strong opinions.
What are the small, everyday things that keep your home feeling grounded and connected?
Shared meals, bedtime chats, small routines, and being present without distractions.
As they grow, what has each of your children taught you recently?
My son teaches me patience, while my daughter teaches me joy in the smallest moments.
Choosing to become an influencer is a big step. What inspired you to start sharing your life online?
My son is the inspiration behind my page. While raising him, I was looking for real advice and support from other moms, but most of what I found came from celebrities or professionals, not from women living the same everyday realities. I started my Instagram page when my son was two, during a time when I was struggling with postpartum depression. I wanted a space for honest, heart-to-heart conversations between real moms.
I wanted to share real motherhood, not filtered perfection. Over time, I found comfort in realizing that my stories helped other moms feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.
Between content creation, home, and motherhood, what does balance look like on a normal day?
There is nothing like perfect balance. Some days work wins, some days motherhood does, and most days they overlap. I try to do whatever I am doing without guilt.
Mom guilt shows up for all of us. When does it show up for you, and how do you work through it?
Mom guilt often shows up when I have to step out for work and leave my kids with my in-laws or caregivers, especially when they are unwell and I am still shooting. In those moments, the guilt can really eat me up. But then I remind myself that it is important to set the right example for them, and that the work I do is not just for me, but for them too.
If you could freeze one moment from this phase of motherhood, what would it be?
I would freeze our bedtime moments. When the day slows down, stories are shared, and there is quiet closeness. It is when I feel most connected to them, and everything else fades away.
Final Words
This story reminds us that motherhood is not about having all the answers, but about growing alongside our children. It is about embracing differences, letting go of guilt, and finding connection in everyday rituals. Through voices like these, Voice of Moms continues to be a space where real motherhood is shared honestly, reminding every mother that she is not alone, and that her journey, just as it is, is enough.
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