Dear daughter, As we are engrossed in the preparations for your birthday, which is just a fortnight away, my mind keeps wandering back to that special day- the day you entered our lives. The memory of that day is still etched in my mind so vividly. Those tiny hands and feet transformed me completely. I felt emotions that I had…
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Allowing your children to follow their dreams sounds like the right thing to do, but what does it mean in practice? A mother explores. As a child, my earliest dream was to become a doctor. By the time I reached middle school, I wanted to study social work and work for the betterment of people. During my boards, I was…
As a parent, you keep on learning something new every day. Here are three lessons this parent learnt about letting her son grow and explore his fullest potential. Becoming a parent transforms life. The excitement and joy a child brings are indescribable. But it also brings with it a greater sense of responsibility and accountability. We embark on a new…
“We can’t buy this now, probably next month.” I grew up hearing this a lot. Often in response to demands which were termed frivolous. Whether it was to go on a field trip or to buy a basketball. If I couldn’t establish a clear connection between my demand and my education, it was quickly dismissed as frivolous by my parents.…
India, as a nation is growing by leaps and bounds. The whole country is brimming with energy and there is a positive investment mood across India. As the country progresses, so does our dreams and aspirations. Whatever be those dreams, planning for them is a must and securing them becomes all the more important. So, no matter whichever phase of…
Children are the biggest source of happiness in any family. The joy that a child brings to a couple and the entire family is beyond explanation. Every parent dreams of a great future for their child and wishes to provide them with the best of everything- the best education, facilities and best opportunities. All this becomes possible with proper and…
Dear Son, Thirty-two years ago I held you in my arms for the first time. Who would have thought that the tiny bundle I was so afraid of holding would grow up to be a man taller than his father! I felt a rush of love and happiness when you closed your palm around my finger and smiled. And now…
Every parent seeks a secure future for his child. And, a secure future primarily depends on what kind of support the child gets during the key milestones of his life - education, career and marriage. Among all these three milestones, ensuring the best education for their child features at the top in the ‘must-do for our child’ list of most…