Specialties
- Work-life integration
- Burnout and emotional well-being
- Positive psychology coaching
- Parenting and homeschooling
- Leadership and team development
- Women and working parent challenges
Education
- B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Kerala
- Diploma in Child Psychology, The Kew Training Academy
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme, IIM Kozhikode LIVE
Experience
Work behind the writing.
Crink.app
CEO & Co-founder
Leads platform strategy, coaching systems, mental wellness initiatives, and community growth for Crink.
Endeavour International School, Kochi
Headmistress & Academic Coordinator
Led academic planning, faculty coordination, and student development initiatives.
Its Womanly
Co-founder
Contributed to women-focused initiatives around emotional wellness, identity, and modern life challenges.
Editorial Standards
How Mariyam writes for Crink.
Human-centered
Created with empathy, emotional clarity, and practical support for professionals.
Evidence-informed
Grounded in positive psychology, cognitive behavioural coaching, and solution-focused coaching.
Lived experience driven
Shaped by real experience as a founder, educator, and mother navigating work-life challenges.
Content authored or reviewed by Vidhu Mariyam is intended for educational and emotional wellness purposes only and should not replace professional medical or psychiatric care.
Writing
Articles by Mariyam
Parenting
She Said What I Couldn't
The morning after my daughter's surgery, my youngest handed me an excuse. Then her sister said what I couldn't. A working mom's honest reflection on strength.
Parenting
Parenting Guidance: Stay Calm & Patient as a Parent
Explore expert parenting guidance to manage parent stress, identify emotional triggers, and embrace calm parenting strategies for a healthier, happier family.
Work
Busy All Day but Still Unproductive? Try Mindfulness
Struggling with lack of focus at work and mental overload? Discover how mindfulness and productivity go hand in hand to help you reclaim your day.
Self
Why Setting Boundaries Is So Difficult
Learn why boundary setting is hard and how to say no without guilt, overcome people pleasing, and build self respect in your relationships today.
Work
A Woman's Perspective on Work-from-Home
Work-from-home promised flexibility but delivered double duty for women. Discover why Double Burden Syndrome is real—and practical strategies to reclaim balance
Parenting
Nurturing a Healthy Academic Environment for Our Children
Learn how academic pressure affects student mental health. Discover how to support your child's success while protecting their emotional well-being.
Parenting
Parenting reflections: Insights from Recent Tragedy
Learn crucial parenting lessons on communication, decision-making, and creating safe spaces for children. Expert insights for parents navigating adolescence challenges.
Parenting
How to Help Kids Navigate Negative News Without Fear
Learn how to balance negative news exposure for children. Expert tips on age-appropriate conversations, emotional support, and digital wellness for kids.
Parenting
Life Lessons from My Mother to My Children
Learn timeless parenting values: avoiding comparisons, building positive body image, and fostering self-worth. Inherited wisdom for raising confident children.