The onus is on parents and teachers to help children overcome maths phobia and anxiety by creating stress-free learning environments and stimulating love of math – Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan
Ravi Saxena, a class V student of a private school in Delhi, is running late for school. He hasn’t finished his math homework, and is anxious and frustrated as […]
Take this quiz to determine whether you are an authoritarian, progressive or over-indulgent parent.
Authoritarian parents insist on children following hard and fast rules based on the ‘because I say so,’ philosophy. Progressive parents balance the need for rules and regulation while encouraging freedom combined with responsibility. Over-indulgent parents give their children too much latitude and […]
Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, an individual’s strengths rather than weaknesses, and building the good in life instead of repairing the bad
Positive psychology is the new mantra for leading happy and fulfilling lives. Coined and propounded by Dr. Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which an individual has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that she needs to repeat continuously
Does your child indulge in a series of repetitive actions? Is she gripped by strong obsessions and unwarranted anxiety? Is she slow in getting ready for school […]
Over the past decade, there’s heightened interest and discussion about the critical importance and impact of different parenting styles — in particular eastern vs. western parenting — on a child’s academic performance, self-confidence, emotional development, behaviour and ability to cope with life’s challenges – Aruna Raghuram
A progressive educated new-age parent would not imagine forbidding her child […]
With society favouring extroverted people who exude positivity and enthusiasm, an introvert child is generally shunned for shy and socially awkward behaviour. But contemporary research indicates that the reflective traits of introverts helps them develop into good communicators and leaders – Aruna Raghuram
Eight-year-old Anupriya Mathur, a class III student of a top-ranked Delhi school, has few […]
With the school year well on its way and the Feb-March exam season not far away, most children are likely to experience stress and pressure coping with homework, project completion, and exam preparation. This is an apposite time to stimulate and reenergise their cognitive capabilities and improve concentration and retention through innovative strategies. K.P. Malini […]
For most mothers, the morning rush to get children ready and packed for school is a stressful time. However with sensible time management and chores planning, you can cut down morning stress significantly -K.P. Malini
Uniforms lie in a crumpled pile. Socks cease to exist in pairs. Lunch box is half-done, breakfast nowhere near done. Child […]
Unfortunately because of lack of awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder parents seek professional help only when their children’s academic performance dips. All other problems are swept under the ‘bad behaviour’ and ‘indiscipline’ carpet – Aarti C. Rajaratnam
Anwar Kumar is a class VIII student in a private school in Coimbatore. His teachers know him as […]
Drama and theatre education enhances cognitive understanding, creativity, confidence, communication, teamwork and linguistic capability among other vital life skills of children – Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan
A class VII student, Lakshmi Sankar was struggling with grouping chemical elements in her chemistry class. Consequently, Lakshmi, who also attends an afterschool theatre club in Bangalore, decided to use her theatre […]
Nalini Ajay, Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Sector 26, Chandigarh In the vibrant hum of my classroom, a remarkable transformation is unfolding before my eyes. Just a month .....Read More
Get Set Learn (GSL), a K-12 edtech startup backed by the Arvind Mafatlal Group, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Prismix Studios—an AI-driven media company .....Read More
