The Great Gurugram School Run: Chasing Dreams or Losing Precious Practice Hours – Daily?
Ah, the age-old dilemma for us parents in Gurugram! That shiny, fancy school across town versus the reality of the daily school bus shuffle/travel. It’s a decision that weighs heavily. Let’s unpack this a bit. The Allure of the Distant Dream School We’ve all been there. With its sprawling green campus, innovative curriculum, […]
Decoding School Curricula: Is Cambridge International – same as IGCSE?
Choosing the right school curriculum (or Board of Education – as we sometimes describe it) – for your young child in India is a significant decision that lays the foundation for their future learning journey. Among the popular international curricula, Cambridge International often comes up in discussions. But is it the same or distinct […]
Strengthening Them or Just Protecting Them? A Thought-Provoking Note for Parents
Those tiny hands clasped in yours, the unwavering trust in their bright innocence & exploring eyes – it’s a feeling unlike any other. As parents of young children, our primary instinct is naturally to shield them, to create a safe and loving bubble where no harm can touch them. Our hearts overflow with fierce love […]
Is Modern Schooling – Apt for Our Kids? Especially the Gurgaon Version
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like navigating a minefield, especially in a bustling & fast-growing city like Gurgaon – with lots of big brand school chains – and more than adequate schooling capacity fortunately. While we all want the best for our kids, the reality is that the so called – […]
Ouch! When Little Teeth Go Rouge: Understanding and Managing Biting in Toddlers
As parents – we cherish those sweet, gummy smiles and tiny, innocent hands. But then… chomp. Suddenly, our little angel has bitten another – and sometimes even left a ‘bite’ mark or just maybe drawn blood (oh dear!), and we’re left mortified at the playground or when we hear about the same from our […]
Is Sports A Serious Career Option Now? – Beyond Sciences & Arts Led Careers
In India, the traditional career paths of doctors, engineers, CA and education in various arts subjects – led Careers have long dominated the aspirations of parents & most children. However, the landscape is shifting. Sports, once viewed as a hobby and/or a fitness-enhancing practice, is now visibly emerging as a viable and lucrative career option. […]
Making Them Brighter, Smarter, Stronger, Better
HOW SHOULD WE NURTURE & DEVELOP OUR YOUNGER ONES? Here are some thoughts on raising Brighter, Smarter, Stronger, Better Children The Early- younger Years: A Foundation for Lifelong Learning Children are like sponges, soaking up information & insights from their surroundings. They are constantly observing/sensing & the early-younger years( 0 to 6; and upto 12 […]
The Sixth Element Difference – Fostering Well Rounded Children Curious Confident with Values
In today’s evolving world, equipping our children with more than just academics is essential. They must be curious, confident, and values-led, well-rounded individuals, conscious of sustainability. This is where the Sixth Element comes in… What is the Sixth Element? The Sixth Element was a phrase coined by the school to illustrate – igniting the joy […]
