Children's Day is observed in India every year on 14 November, which is the date of birth of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India after the country attained independence in 1947. A charismatic personality, he served the country in this … [Read more...]
Keeping Children Safe from Abuse
Children, irrespective of their background, age and religion, can be victims of abuse. It is something that can happen at any time and anywhere- even inside your own home! It has become a daily occurrence, reading news stories about little children … [Read more...]
Where are the Children?
Recently, at a dinner party, a young gentleman came up to me and asked what are you studying? And I replied politely, I’m working. And he instantly responded, oh these days people start working at such a young age. He didn’t stop to let me explain. I … [Read more...]
Slow Walks
The world slows down when you walk with a four-year-old. While visiting in Hawaii, my granddaughter and I fell into the habit of walking to the nearby koi ponds each morning. The walk to the ponds was always full of anticipation and purpose. We’d … [Read more...]
The Quaint, Compliant World of Children
What is childhood? Is it merely a stage of life? Or is it a state of mind? Does that mean it does not hinge on age? Only for a lucky few… maybe. Because, a majority of ‘children’ (if one may call them that), have had their childhood pick-pocketed … [Read more...]
