We want our children to develop a positive attitude towards learning, don’t we? Are we giving them the freedom to choose what they wish to learn? Though I can see a paradigm shift in the manner we are raising our children but yet we see an increase in the number of children suffering from depression, …
Self-esteem is the foundation to build confidence in children. It is the driving force behind the behaviour of the child. Without it, children will not be happy. I had read a quote in one of the resources I used during my teaching days in school. “Children need to realize what others appreciate about them in …
I write this post as I hear the beats of drums on the streets of Mumbai city in the background. The beats remind me of the various festivals I celebrated as a child. I reminisce the wonderful time I spent with my relatives. Staying in a nuclear family, festivals provided me the time to be …
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This 15th August we will be celebrating 70 years of India’s Independence. But still there are many children in our country who do not have the freedom to eat whatever they wish to, study and play whenever they wish to like me. They are not privileged like us to have the comfort of a loving environment and learning opportunities that we get in our school.
It’s 6 A.M. Vikram wakes up before the alarm goes off. He has a long day ahead. Silently he tip-toes in his daughter’s bedroom, covers her bare toes and heads to the kitchen. Each morning, he remembers his wife and misses the enticing aroma coming from the kitchen that would absorb the home when he …
“Change is the only constant!” and parenting is no exception to that rule. Parenting style and techniques have also evolved with the changing times. So at the bloggers marathon hosted by Super Moms of the world we thought of discussing the 20th century moms v/s the 21st century moms. Changes in parenting style: 21st century …
A few days back I wrote about ways of initiating the talk about menstruation and puberty with kids. From the feedback that I received from mothers; I observed that many of them resonated with my viewpoint and are also cautious about the issues pertaining to menstruation. They are conscious about initiating this discussion and I …
There is not a single definition of parenting. Each parent is different as is the child. We -a group of mom bloggers thus decided to share our parenting mantras. And you will be amazed to read about the varied views and tips that my fellow mom bloggers have provided in their blogs. So welcome aboard …
It so happened, that one day my daughter saw me take out a sanitary napkin from my cupboard. This was a year ago and she was 7 years at that time. She got curious and asked me, Mumma, why do you need a diaper?” “You are not a baby!” The “Talk”: I was anticipating the …
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Generally we see mothers in the role of the primary care giver in the family and the father as the primary bread earner. However, I have been extremely lucky as a daughter to have my daddy as a loving care giver to me. I have not experienced the demarcation of parenting roles in my family. …
