Inaaya slipping through my fingers in snippets #27 Growing Readers

Did you know that over 50% of children between the ages 3-8 say their favourite thing to do with parents is read? As a busy mom with a wacky schedule I run out of time to do a lot of things I plan for. My ardent daughter Inaaya has turned 2 and has a will...

Inaaya slipping through my fingers in snippets #26 THE PRESCHOOL DILEMMA

Why preschool when I can teach my child all that they do in school? Do you know the most common myths regarding preschools? And how to decide your kind of school?

Inaaya slipping through my fingers in snippets #23 QualityTime

Me : Class, let's talk about happiness and what makes us happy.Student A : Mam, I am the happiest when I am unwell!Me (surprised) : Okay! And how does that make you happy?Student A : Mam, my parents take a leave from their office and spend the whole day with me. Being a teacher, I...

Inaaya slipping through my fingers in snippets #22 NaturalChanges

Do you feel pressured to change that One way of motherhood by society or your lifestyle, but that feels good and works for you? Babies undergo natural developments, nonstop! There's no questioning that, right? Some sleep through the night sooner, some wean off faster, some take time walking, some have their tooth sooner, some nap...

Inaaya slipping through my fingers in snippets #20 Which language to teach?

Mom : I have a wish God : Tell me, I am there Mom : I want to get a good night's sleep! God : You can't! Find a new wish Most Indians are bilingual by birth speaking Hindi and English. India is rich with plethora of languages and dialects and I come from a...