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
Long ago when everybody could see the wind, there lived a small Baby Wind with his Mother and Father Wind, high up in the sky palace where the moon, sun and clouds also lived. Father wind would be out all day, blowing the clouds in all directions and Mother wind Read more
Wednesday: 09/05/2018 11:05 am “Burp!” The sound comes from my backpack and surprises me. I try to look into my bag using my mind. I sense a life force, but it is non threatening. More than that I can’t see as it is too dark in the bag. “Bother! Now Read more
(This is Yeshvi’s first story. She is just 7 years old and I can already see her writing many more stories as she grows. She wrote this story as part of my Creative Writing course during the summer camp.) Once there was a squirrel named Flopsy. She lived with Read more
“Oh, ahh, ah! Mom I am so bored! I want to go to Grandma’s house”, wailed Lolly. She brushed her silky brown hair away from her forehead and stared at her mother petulantly with tearful brown eyes. Mom shook her head in resignation and thought, “I’ll have to send her 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? Is there anything I can do to help them utilize their time in a more productive manner than watching mindless television or playing games Read more
The first term is over and soon it will be time for year end exams. And every child is cajoled to, “work hard this year and get good marks”. And many do try. They work very hard, yet they can’t seem to reach that magical place of “really good marks”. Read more