This may be the first post by a dad on this platform and I hope it can inspire a few other fathers to write and share their experiences. The idea for this post struck me after a few friends and I were intoxicated enough to talk about fatherhood, our experiences as sons, our expectations from our … Read more
Today I spoke to a friend from school after years. She, too, is a mother now to a feisty six-year-old. She was rather concerned about her daughter’s poor performance, in terms of grades, in school. The poor grades have been de-motivating her, so much so, that she is suddenly very low in self-esteem. On delving … Read more
You will need: 100 gm Cheese 50 gm Flour 1 tsp. Baking Powder 50 gm. Butter 1 Egg cheese grater, mixing bowl, teaspoon, knife, 2 small bowls, wooden spoon, flat tray, baking sheet, strainer / sieve. Click on the images to see the instructions:
“Sharing the magical world of books with my daughters, just like my mother did” “Books are the quietest and the most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and the wisest of counsellors and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Elliot “You know, it would be great if you could write a … Read more
‘You’ and ‘I’ and the happiness within. How can we create a happier world? It is often said happiness comes from within but how often have we paid attention to what it implies? If a person is unhappy, no amount of money, success and love can change the feeling for good. Happiness comes to those who … Read more
Parents don’t introduce a foreign language to a child thinking that the child will get confused. But, babies are capable of processing all kinds of information.
We have all read and heard elders say how children are a reflection of their parents, their surroundings. I never really thought much about this till my own daughter started growing up. Giving a little context, I have a delightful little girl who is 4.5 years old now. The moment she started speaking her first … Read more
For starters you should start talking to your baby as soon as you find out you have company. Yes! It’s true. I know it might seem silly to talk to your tummy; well it did to me…
Parents often ask me for advice on parenting. Some worry about a spirited child and want her to calm down while other stress about a quiet child and want her to come out of her shell. On almost all occasions I find myself telling them to just let the child be. Am I an expert … Read more