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...]
How to promote good dinnertime conversation?
An important part of language arts is the ability to speak and listen. Not enough instructional time is devoted to the art of conversation. For many students (and adults too) these are skills that need to be practiced. There are many different ways … [Read more...]
Give love a chance
Today my blog is not about being a parent. I dedicate this to us parents being children too. My parents raised me with love. They did everything they could to make me a strong and loving woman. My mother often told me "Life is full of surprises, … [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...]
