“ Children learn more from what you are than what you teach .” – W.E.B. Du Bois When we went out for dinner recently, there was this cute little swing hanging from a tree branch… just a log and rope, right in our line of sight to the live singer performing. It was impossible not…… Continue reading Swing & Missed
Tag: Children
Let Them Find Their People
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” – Margaret Mead There’s a quiet pattern I’ve often noticed in some homes … especially among loving, well-intentioned parents . Every visit from relatives, every friendship… basically, every interaction that involves their child is orchestrated. Who the child meets, how long they spend, what…… Continue reading Let Them Find Their People
Grades Vs Growth
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori Every afternoon, when my niece—who is in 2nd grade—returns from school, a familiar ritual begins. Her mom’s phone starts ringing, with parents calling to confirm what homework has been assigned, what tests are coming up, or which projects are due.…… Continue reading Grades Vs Growth
Roaring Expectations: Understanding the “Tiger Mom”
“Nothing is fun until you’re good at it.”— Amy Chua, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother In a recent talk show about parenting, I heard the term “Tiger Moms” and it piqued my curiosity. As I dug deeper, I discovered that this phrase isn’t just a catchy label—it represents an entire philosophy of parenting that…… Continue reading Roaring Expectations: Understanding the “Tiger Mom”
Little Ears, Big Impact: The Hidden Costs of Words
“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair We’ve all had those moments—whether with family or friends—where we’re sharing a laugh, venting about a tough day, or celebrating our kids’ successes. But sometimes, when our kids are around, we don’t realize how much our words can affect…… Continue reading Little Ears, Big Impact: The Hidden Costs of Words
The Art of Letting Go: When Parents Need to Wean Themselves
Recently, I attended a social gathering where a lot of women came together. And you know what struck me? More than 90% of the conversation was about our children. It was a bit daunting to realize how much the role of being a mother dominates and takes over a woman’s personality, goals, thoughts, and, in…… Continue reading The Art of Letting Go: When Parents Need to Wean Themselves
PHONICS WORKSHOP @ RAISING READERS
SOUND OF PHONICS Phonics reading helps children to learn how to spell words. Children often have problem in reading because they are not able to recognize the sounds of the letters of the alphabet in the words they read . When a child is taught phonics, the child will be able to recognize sounds in words…… Continue reading PHONICS WORKSHOP @ RAISING READERS
Books_ ELLA DIARIES
Raising Readers library introduced a new series this month_ ELLA DIARIES, an enjoyable book series for middle school girls aged 8 to 13 yrs . Kids who love doodling will find this really appealing. The books address various emotions the girls go through at school and home in a light-hearted and entertaining way.
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