Author: Chaithali Pisupati

Changing schools is a big deal for children; especially if they are in middle school. To be a pre-teen is confusing enough for a child, a new school is going to be an added burden to them.  It is normal to expect resistance to this decision of the parents by children, and many of us may be at a loss on how to handle this situation.  I have put in a few pointers that I have received, from some parents who have been through similar situations, and from my personal experience. Explain The Reasons Yes, do it to a...

As a parent we always strive to make our children more responsible people. We can use our knowledge and experience to shape their mind-set, which can make them live their lives with a responsibility to the society, country and the environment as a whole. De-Addiction of Consumerism The consumerist culture has never been the way it is today. Before we start blaming that our children are falling into this trap, we need to make sure that we are not already addicted to it. After all, our children observe us and mirror our actions. We should help our children strike a...

When my daughter heaves a sigh of relief at the end of her exams, I start to panic. My mind is filled with the dreaded thought, holidays, no school; the kids will be home all day! This translates into repeated whining of ‘I am bored’, and ‘What to do now?’ So during the last holidays, I got my daughter and my nephew to make a list of all the things they wanted to do and we put it up on the fridge. While this is not a new idea, the kids really loved it, and it really saved me...