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Reading Time: 3 minutes “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child” Sophia Loren’s words will resonate with all women who are mothers. I took a sabbatical of 5 years to have my two children and be part of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes How much is ‘a lot’? The concept of homework has evolved significantly in recent times. It’s true that children are given more in terms of home assignments but the nature of the tasks has changed considerably to make it more interactive rather than cumbersome. In addition to academic based work involving memorization of formulas and…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your child is all set to embark on a dream journey. A great opportunity is knocking at their door and the decisions you help them make will impact their future. Here are a few tips that will allow you to guide them before they take their first step into their new world: 1. Evaluate your…
Reading Time: 4 minutes With the vacation season starting, children are filled with anticipation and excitement. If your child is at that age when they are thinking of higher education options and considering colleges abroad, summer school in a target country is a great way to explore your alternatives. The initial thought might be unnerving but it will certainly…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ivy League universities, the world’s most renowned institutions, are often on the bucket list of most parents and students. Often mistakenly used to refer to all distinguished universities, the eight Ivy League universities are Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania and Yale. They are private universities, all located on the East coast…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Now that you have made up your mind to board the plane to your dream destination, itʼs time to break the news to your parents (link how to convince). Be prepared to face endless questions emanating from the overprotective and concerned souls. It is quite natural for them to ensure your safety, comfort, and well-being…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Parenting is a challenging job. There are an infinite number of opportunities knocking at your child’s door and the decisions you help them make will impact their future. So how can you best guide them as they probe into their academic options abroad and identify their optimal path? Here are our top 10 tips: 1….
Reading Time: 3 minutes Should I focus on my child’s academics or pursue their passion for the arts? Is rigor at a young age important to lay a strong foundation or should I let them explore a broad range of interests to gain a holistic understanding? The education system in India is evolving and the number of schools offering…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Should I focus on my child’s academics or pursue their passion for sports? Do I need to teach them a foreign language or should I sign them up for programming courses? Should they get an hour of free play everyday or should I let them explore apps on the Ipad? Parenting is a challenging job….
