The Power of Traditions
Aug 16, 2011ParentEdge24x7 Parent, Blog, Daily Ponderings, Theories and Philosophy5
This blog post has been contributed by Aparna Sanjay. One of my favourite festivals is Raksha bandhan, or Rakhi. I love it because, one, it celebrates the unique and special bond between brother and...How much it too much?
Aug 11, 2011Kritika SrinivasanBlog, Daily Ponderings4
I’ve always wanted to be the ideal mum (who doesn’t!), juggling a million tasks and duties and yet able to spend time with her child – both in terms of quality and quantity. I...Swimming Saga-Lessons Our Son Taught us without Knowing it
Aug 04, 2011aparajita24x7 Parent, Blog4
I’ve watched a day begin and fill the world with light, As slowly but surely has receded the darkness of the night./ The crawling caterpillar is not really a great sight, But the butterfly it...Slow down day (and life)
Jul 31, 2011ParentEdge24x7 Parent, Blog, Daily Ponderings, Learning4
This blog post has been contributed by Aparna Sanjay. My son was sick today, running a high temperature in the afternoon. Towards the evening, I wasn’t feeling too great myself and so we two...When the time is just right …….
Jul 22, 2011aparajita24x7 Parent, Blog7
Advaita, my primary-school-going son, wanted to get a pet – the first animate thing he had asked for! I reminded him that he had to first learn to take care of himself to prove to me that he...Son of Man
Jul 21, 2011Kritika SrinivasanBlog, Daily Ponderings1
Whenever I hear this song, I feel that it aptly describes how every parent feels about his or her child – aspirations, hope, dreams and fears. The song is sung by Phil Collins and is from the...A Parent’s Role in Enhancing Kids’ Self-Esteem
Jul 21, 2011ParentEdge24x7 Parent, Blog, High School and College, Primary School, Theories and Philosophy7
This blog post has been contributed by Sagarika Sadhukhan “Parents” the word itself is so emotional and expressive. For a mother, God has given us the boon to feel a child all from inside and of...Where is the time….
Jul 18, 2011aparajita24x7 Parent, Blog2
This is the story of an acquaintance of an old friend……probably the story of millions of mothers across the globe……. “Ma, I’m leaving for swimming. Ask Baba to be ready to drop me for...Ups and Downs in the Life of a Working Mother
Jul 18, 2011ParentEdge24x7 Parent, Blog, Daily Ponderings, Growing up in India1
This blog post has been contributed by Sagarika Sadhukhan. It is the dilemma facing every working mother – how to devote enough time to their children, while juggling career demands with...The Death of Curiosity
Jul 16, 2011aparajita24x7 Parent, Blog9
My son was preparing for his third grade annual exams. A chapter in his Environmental Science was dedicated to the universe and there was everything from the sun to earth to moon. When he came to the...