Parenting is a skill that gets fine-tuned with your child’s growth. It is a test of mutual development and understanding. I am Vedavalli Rengarajan, mother of Raghav Krishna Seshadri Sumanth (Grade 11) and Madhav Krishna Seshadri Sumanth (Grade 8) When our children are in the playful age of Pre-KG and kindergarten, we yearn for the …
Tring tring… call from extension 101! The familiar voice of Mr. Ahamed rings out, “Ma’am is calling you!” I get up from my seat and stride (well, cautiously tiptoe) toward the door of the Principal & Director — little did I know, it was the start of the most exhilarating ride of my career. They …
They say life is a canvas and every twist, every turn, every blessing and every challenge is a brushstroke by the great artist above. Try telling that to a not-so-little DIP site who suddenly finds their parent not just at home, but at school too. Let me explain. Rewind a couple of years … Life, …
Libraries are supposed to be quiet places — a place so silent, that you could even hear a pin drop. But our Primary Library is a different story altogether. It’s chaos, but a happy kind of chaos — where kids can discuss everything under the sun (literally) With two classes often visiting together, our ears …
Every parent and student eventually face the big question: Should I study abroad or choose a university closer to home? Both paths open exciting opportunities, but the decision requires careful consideration of academics, finances, and future career goals. The Study Abroad Advantage Studying abroad offers global exposure, independence, and access to diverse academic programs. According …
Healthy living isn’t about strict rules. It’s about simple, smart choices. Every day, I meet students and teachers who feel tired or distracted. Often, feeling tired or distracted isn’t about illness—it’s our habits. Here are four areas where small changes make a big difference: 1. Nutrition: Fuel Your Brain Your brain uses 20% of your …
The smell of freshly fried chaklis, the sparkle of diyas, and the hum of laughter around the house—Diwali always brings back happy memories. Preparations would begin months in advance: stitching colourful lehengas from mom’s old sarees, visiting melas, enjoying Ferris wheel rides, and waiting eagerly for the first box of crackers. The festival isn’t only …
Have you ever skipped meals, ignored your needs, or squeezed in one more email while feeling overwhelmed? Self-care is something we all know we need, but we often treat it as optional. Self-care is a necessity for everyone. A frazzled student remembers nothing, a sleep-deprived parent misplaces things, and a teacher without self-care might find …
It began like most school evenings — books scattered across the table, chai going cold, and mild panic in the air. Then my daughter looked up and asked, “Dada, why are they called alphabets?” I blinked. “Good question.” And for once, I didn’t pretend to know. We looked it up together. Alphabet comes from the …
As parents, we often hear stories of children who find every excuse to delay homework — but with Yuvam, it was quite the opposite. From as early as Nursery, he had this fascinating habit of rushing home after school, dropping his bag, and sitting down immediately to finish his homework. Before changing, eating, or even …
