The Strength Paradox
18 Nov 2021
When weakness looks like strength and vice-versa, the paradox fools us into choosing poor leaders.
Posts tagged with “parenting”
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Hurdles Along The Milky-way
10 Sep 2020
Nina and Nana discuss the prevalence of lactose intolerance and the evolution of the lactose persistence gene.
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Tania Is Confused
07 Aug 2020
With so many different religions, philosophies, theories and gods, Tania is utterly confused. A discussion with Mama paves the way for a lifetime of exploration.
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The Hurdles of Online Primary School
11 Jun 2020
In the midst of a global pandemic, one can’t help wondering, are online classes really necessary for primary school kids?
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Corona Kodak Moments
01 Apr 2020
: Don't miss them. Whatever comes of this crisis, the memories of how we dealt with it, are precious.
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Entertaining Kids In Confinement
17 Mar 2020
No school, no classes, no movie theaters and no malls. No kid festivals and play centers either. The kids are home for at least two whole weeks. So what do we do with them?
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The Undervalued Artist
11 Mar 2020 -
Let's Rap To Rapunzel
05 Mar 2020 -
A Review Of Chocolat (Movie)
08 Nov 2019
When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.
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The Sirens Of Coorg: Insight in to risky teen behavior
29 Oct 2019
On a vacation in Coorg, my dealings with a risky situation made me realize why teens may indulge in risky behavior and I learned three important lessons in parenting teens.
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The Hack That Makes Kids Love Milk
15 Sep 2019
Is getting your kids to drink milk a struggle? Then allow me to let you in on a little secret that is sure to make your kids crave milk. Read on to find out.
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Going Beyond Understanding
02 Aug 2019
Worshiping something will always have you stuck at the level of a devotee, and will never stretch out to make you a creator. We need to encourage our kids to go beyond understanding and create. Read on to find out how creating makes learning a lot more fun, focused, and productive.
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Boney Tunes
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Making Ideas Work
18 Jun 2019
Kids have loads of fantastic ideas they entertain themselves with. Following through on the ideas and creating something, can be fulfilling and a confidence booster.
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The Past Lives Of Mom And Dad
13 May 2019
Children don't often think much of the lives their parents had before they were born. I found that sharing stories from pre-parenting days was a great way to bond with my girls and perhaps the perfect way to celebrate mother's day. So how did you celebrate?
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Teeny-Tiny Revelations
07 Apr 2019
Metaphors and analogies are great ways to convey ideas. But is the interpretation coloured by perspective? Can the same metaphor communicate diametrically opposite ideas? Read on to find out. Flash fiction based on a photo prompt.
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A Practical Approach To Cultivating Discipline, Empathy And Independence
12 Mar 2019
Cultivating discipline, empathy and independence with a single practical idea, is that even possible? Read on to find out.
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The 7 Year Journey From Baby To Buddy
21 Jan 2019
7 years of motherhood has certainly been an interesting journey as I have watched my baby slowly evolving in to my buddy, and we are less than half way there but it's magical.
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4 Yummy Creative Sandwich Fillings
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Italian Dosa Surprise
04 Dec 2018
A non-spicy kid friendly fusion of Italian and Indian flavors and textures that adults can enjoy just as much.
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My Daughter's First Book Review
14 Nov 2018
I had a super proud mama moment this week when my daughter wrote her first book review. I was so touched when I saw what book she chose.
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Name Shame
23 Oct 2018
Shakespeare said that A rose by any other name smells as sweet. But children are not roses. How do you feel about having to choose your child's name from a limited list allowed by the government? See what Nina and Nana have to share.
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School Annual Day: What's The Goal?
22 Oct 2018
These days school annual day performances are big affairs. Even at the pre-primary and primary levels, professional quality performances are expected. But how much of these performances include contributions from kids? What are kids actually learning from annual day?
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#MeToo: We Create Monsters When We Create Gods
15 Oct 2018
It’s we who put them on a pedestal, it is we who cover up, rationalize or dismiss their transgressions, and then much later it is we who are surprised by their sense of entitlement, much like parents of spoilt kids, who simply can’t figure out where they went wrong in child rearing.
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Growing Brains Cause Growing Pains
08 Oct 2018
Teenage years are trying times for kids as well as their parents. Nothing seems to make sense and for a long time the strangeness of this phase of life has been attributed to hormones going wild. But the hormones are not the only major changes taking place. Modern imaging techniques have revealed that the brain undergoes a huge transformation during adolescent years, and understanding these changes may help us understand teens better.
