It is not what we know that is important today, but what we do with it! It is our ability to analyze, think out of the box, ideate and create. We need creativity to get on with our lives. Finding that next tagline, strategy or product at work or … [Read more...]
The Value of Money
Financial Skills are as important as Communication Skills, Social Skills, Thinking Skills, Writing Skills and Reading Skills, but sadly most schools do not teach children about money. What children learn about money is from examples set by their … [Read more...]
Chacha Nehru and Children’s Day
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...]
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...]
Social Networking sites- a boon or a menace for kids?
We are living in the 21st century and today’s child is far more intelligent, aware, more well-travelled [I am talking of city kids]. Social media sites, especially Facebook, have become an important part of our lives. Whatever one may say the … [Read more...]