In an increasingly digital world, kids use tech devices for just about everything. From completing schoolwork to watching movies and playing games, an internet connection has become essential. How to keep your child safe online? Now more than ever, when we have to stay home to stay safe, it is likely that your children are spending more time online than…

As parents, we want our children to reach their best potential and succeed at school. We want them to get the most from their education. This success depends on several factors such as the quality of education provided by the school, the teachers and the resources available. But the  most important factor in a child’s academic achievement is parental involvement…

In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment.  Never have I ever realized this more than in January as I caught up with my long-pending to-do list…

When I heard that Bharathy Bhaskar’s book “Nee Nadi Pola Odikondiru” (Tamizh) has been translated into English as “Surge On Like A River” I was curious. Happy to say it is just as delightful as the Tamizh version! Here’s my book review. Surge On Like A River – Book blurb Surge On Like a River is the English translation of…

Burnout is a serious issue that you just cannot ignore. You might feel invincible. You might feel as though you have no choice. You might be trying to earn a certain amount of money or prove you’re the best or you don’t want to ask for help or you just don’t realize what is happening… phew! But at some point,…

If you thought doing more than one thing at a time makes you ultra-efficient, you are wrong. Break the multitasking habit if you want to be happy A few weeks back, I was scheduled to meet someone for work. Besides hoping for a good outcome, I was also excited to get to know her better. I had some idea of…