Parenting is a highly demanding and challenging job, which may at times leave parents feeling inadequate and frustrated when things don’t go as planned, and children may become angry, rebellious and fail to follow rules. Here are some guidelines for … [Read more...]
The Purpose of Education
I have spent a significant part of my life working in the field of education with a single-minded goal – help children actualise their innate potential. And education is the most powerful vehicle for doing this. For me, the first purpose of … [Read more...]
The rights and wrongs of praise
We love our children – and it’s natural to praise their efforts. The right sort of praise builds self -esteem and the traits of success – but the wrong sort of praise can lead to problems. Praise for Effort It’s tempting to tell your child she is … [Read more...]
Tutors – Are they always the right solution?
We moved back from the UK, when my son was 4 years old. He got into a good school in Delhi and adapted to the move like fish takes to water. Moving back to India brought with it the opportunity of getting spoilt by grandparents, a network of friends … [Read more...]
Rat Race for Grades or Learning for Life…?
When I was asked to write on something that is of concern for parents of today, I was at a loss – I didn’t know what to write about………… with much deliberations I thought it best to address what many of us parents, especially whose children are in … [Read more...]
The importance of reading to your child
As parents, you want only the best for your children. You work hard to provide for their physical needs and to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem. You seek out the best educational opportunities to give them every possible advantage to … [Read more...]
The rights and wrongs of praise
We love our children – and it’s natural to praise their efforts. The right sort of praise builds self -esteem and the traits of success – but the wrong sort of praise can lead to problems. Praise for Effort It’s tempting to tell your child she is … [Read more...]
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