For many Indian parents, education has traditionally been associated with discipline, repetition, memorisation, and structured classroom instruction. Earlier generations often learned through blackboards, textbooks, handwriting practice,...
A friend of mine recently confessed something that many parents quietly worry about. Her four-year-old daughter could spend twenty minutes building an imaginary castle with blocks,...
A few years ago, I visited a close friend and spent the afternoon at her home. Like many parents of young children, she was juggling work...
A close friend recently shared a concern that many modern parents can relate to. Her six-year-old son seemed glued to a screen whenever he had free...
A close friend of mine became deeply invested in early childhood development long before her daughter was born. During pregnancy, she spent months researching global child...
A few years ago, I attended a preschool showcase where children were invited to present something they enjoyed doing. Most parents expected the usual singing performances,...
A few years ago, I attended the birthday party of a close friend’s four-year-old son. Like most children’s parties, there were balloons, snacks, games, and plenty...
I have a cousin whose little son is famous in the family for asking the most unexpected questions. One moment, he will ask why the moon...
Many Indian parents still associate preschool success with visible academic milestones. They look for neatly written alphabet, counting skills, memorised rhymes, and classroom worksheets as proof...
There was a time when children never had to be reminded to play. Across Indian neighbourhoods, children would gather outside every evening without planning or supervision....
