Social-emotional development in early childhood is the foundation to a child’s overall well-being and success in life. This critical aspect of development encompasses the skills and abilities that enable children to understand and manage their emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, and navigate social environments effectively. It is during these formative years that children develop ..read more

A few days ago, I came across a term – Hurried child syndrome. Have you heard about it? Psychologist Dr. David Elkind first discussed this term in his book The Hurried Child. According to Dr. Elkind, hurried child syndrome is when a child is pushed to grow up “too fast,” such as when a child ..read more

We often hear words like “Do what you love and money will follow.”. Or If our passion becomes our work, that is a blessing. Or Living the life of our dreams might be the desire for many of us. To some extent, I used to think the same. But now I have a new perspective ..read more

Recently, I met two friends whose kids are of different ages. During our light conversation, they mentioned their kids picking up the habit of talking back. I was under the impression that kids talk back when they become teenage. When they get old, they can think independently and have their own views. Sometimes, they even ..read more

Recently, I read Stillness is the key by Ryan Holiday. It talks about the ability to slow things down, clarify your thinking, and clarify your soul, which means directing our efforts and being steady while the world spins. In short, living an intentional life and not getting into the rat race. I am sure each ..read more

We often hear people saying that girls have a natural motherly instinct; even their pretend plays have a caring touch. On the other hand, boys play rough. Now, where does this behavior come from? Are they born with these instincts or traits? Well, they imitate their parents since childhood. Girls see their moms in a ..read more

A couple of months ago, a friend asked me if I always planned to get into writing. “I didn’t. I followed the paths and clues life gave me. It may sound cliché, but it just happened. I didn’t plan for it.”, I said. When I interviewed a renowned graphologist Aditi Suara on my podcast, after analyzing my handwriting ..read more

Recently, I completed Emotional Intelligence Life Coach certification. I have read a lot about this topic but I wanted to learn about the tools and techniques used in EI in a systematic manner. The course stressed a lot about living in present and changing our focus towards positive things etc. Personally, I have experienced the ..read more

When I came to the USA, we didn’t have Indian TV channels. All I had was American TV shows. One of the shows I admired a lot was Katie Brown’s workshop. I liked it for several reasons. One of the reasons was inexpensive and imaginative projects in a very cozy setting. The show had no ..read more

How many times have we blamed ourselves for any wrong that is happening or has happened in our lives? We think that the problem is in us. But the problem is not in us. It’s about how we approach any situation. Actual progress will come from small steps, small commitments you make daily. These are ..read more