“Phrases, clauses, complex and compound sentences!” How many times have these words elicited a groan from your kid? How many times have they had the most brilliant idea for an essay or story, but haven’t been able to get past grammatical mistakes? To be honest, it’s not our kids’ fault. Read more…
Dealing with Bullies by Nathan Fernandes It was a sunny morning. I had decided to go for a walk in the park. A group of elderly people were sitting on the benches under the trees. A pack of stray dogs were running around on the grass. There were children playing Read more…
According to her official website Anne Fine is “the second Children’s Laureate and a distinguished prize-winning writer for children of all ages, with over forty books to her credit. She has also written for adults to considerable critical acclaim.” In 1994, her book “Madam Doubtfire”, inspired the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire”, Read more…
Come summer and most parents are faced with the question, “What do I do with the kids the whole day? How do I keep them occupied? A time to learn not study I personally feel that the holidays are a great time to get the kids to do what they Read more…
When you have finished a course with your student and they write this and send it to you, it means more than anything in the world. I had tears in my eyes as I read what my student, Isha had to say about the journey we took together into the Read more…
There is a land called Skillum, a land full of mythical animals. It is a beautiful place, with many colourful rivers flowing through it. There is also a fountain but instead of water, sparkles flow out. Here in this land lived a wizard named Sandsprout. Long, long ago, there was Read more…
On Saturday morning, nine moms left their kids , husbands and chores at home and met at Spring Blooms in Bhoomi Acres for two hours of chai, sharing and bonding. As we started to talk and share our journey as moms, one common thread was the feeling of guilt that Read more…
Most of the problems in the world are caused due to ineffective communication; whether it is between spouses, siblings, in laws or colleagues or superior and subordinate at the work place. Ineffective communication leads to delays in projects, increase in costs and low morale. When you ensure that you are Read more…
If there is one skill that is directly related to success it is the ability to read. Whether we are looking at success in school or in life, it is difficult to achieve if you do not like to read. A passion to read is the gateway to knowledge as Read more…
Just for Moms Being a parent in today’s world is not easy. As they say, kids don’t come with instruction manuals. You have to figure out what works best for you and your child as you go along. Many a time it is a hit or a miss scenario and Read more…