I would be the first to agree that raising a reader is crucial. When we help children enjoy reading, it also helps them develop language skills. I am lucky that my son is a natural bookworm and has a formidable collection of books. We were also glad to watch him grow enjoying reading and were secretly relieved he never found…
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. – Dalai Lama Travel broadens the mind—there’s no doubt about it. As a child of the ’60s, I was fortunate to enjoy summer holidays that were earmarked for travel. The planning would begin months in advance, itineraries drawn around events we had to attend—marriages invariably took place during these months…
The holidays are coming to an end and some schools have already started their school year. Besides getting those new books and other supplies, new school uniforms and all the accessories that go with school life, parents have a huge challenge. Can you guess what that is? Their children’s back to school sleep schedule. Huge challenge to get these precious…
Are you and your children spending enough time in nature? Or are you stuck indoors or glued to your devices? You could develop Nature Deficit Disorder. It is never too late to get back to nature and nurture your mind and body. What is nature deficit disorder? These days, most of us spend a major part of our life within…
On a typical day, kids in the age group of 8-18 years enjoy at least 5 hours of screen time, sometimes more. Okay, usually more! Today, if we Google “kids screen time” there are hundreds of expert articles about why screen time should be limited for kids, and how too much screen time damages the brain. Clearly a warning to…