Tag: parents

Monday Motivation: Bracing Up for the Exam Fever

The month of January brings a sense of a new beginning and joy, which is also a time to make resolutions and think about your goals for the year. Then comes the month of February, and students, especially those in the tenth and twelfth grades, face the anxiety of exams. Unfortunately, examinations create anxiety, so much …

Monday Motivation: Sense & Sensitivity

All my life, I have grown up in Pune, barring a few years that I lived in Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman. I have also had the fortune of visiting several countries across the world. During my travels, I observed many differences in how the international populace behaved in their country and how Indians behave …

Monday Motivation: Happy Children’s Day!

At the onset, let me wish a very Happy Children’s Day to all the children out there. You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives. Your smiles, laughter, and cheer are more precious to us than anything else. As a grandmother, I feel so proud of my grandchildren. I feel prouder of their most …

Monday Motivation: Good Things Come in Learning Packages

Summer is in full bloom. Temperatures are soaring outside but even with the air conditioning, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep the temperature in check at home. The greatest challenge that I see every day is the tussle that young mothers face in keeping their children engaged during the summer vacations. Both my daughter and …