Parenting

Years ago, I had to take my nine-year-old daughter to the dentist. I did not want her to be anxious all morning, so I told her we were going to meet a friend. When she realised where we actually were, …

There is a child in almost every Indian classroom who is described, with great warmth and approval, as a “good student.” This child sits straight. Answers when called upon. Never questions the teacher. Submits every assignment on time, in the …

There is a moment every parent and educator knows. The child in front of you is overwhelmed — tearful, frozen, unable to speak, or suddenly furious for no apparent reason. You can see they need help. What you reach for …

Think back to the last time your child came home from school irritable, unable to focus, or simply not themselves. You might have wondered about the homework load, the friendship dynamics, or whether they had slept well. It is very …