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A Journey of Growth and Gratitude

Delhi Private School, Sharjah has truly been a second home for my daughter and a place that has played a vital role in shaping her academic journey and personal growth. From her early years in kindergarten to the senior grades, DPS Sharjah has consistently provided well-trained, dedicated, and compassionate teachers who focus on nurturing every …

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Growing with Confidence at DPS Sharjah

We are truly delighted that we chose DPS Sharjah. As parents, it is incredibly reassuring to see how well our child is being cared for- not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. From the very beginning, the school has added a wonderful charm to his personality. He has always been an extrovert, and …

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Journey of a Parent

Looking back as a parent, I can only motivate myself with a pat on the back:“Fifteen years gone by, and a job well done.” At the same time, there is a reminder on my checklist – “Miles to go yet.” When I embarked on this journey 15 years ago, little did I know all the …

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Emotional Intelligence in Children: An Indian Parent’s Perspective

As a 40-year-old Indian father, I often think about how my childhood differed from my child’s life today. The biggest difference is not in gadgets or games, but in how children learn to understand and manage their emotions. Emotional intelligence- the ability to recognize feelings, control them wisely, understand others, and build healthy relationships-is becoming …

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Building A Reading Habit

Reading is essential for those who aspire to rise above the ordinary. The more one reads, the more knowledge one acquires. Establishing a daily reading habit is a transformative and life-enriching pursuit that allows a person to travel the world without moving their feet. Yet, inculcating reading habits in children can sometimes be challenging. In …

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The Power of a Quiet Voice

Every child has a unique voice. Some are naturally loud and expressive, while others speak softly but carry deep thoughts within them. My daughter belongs to the second group. She has always been an observer who prefers to understand before she speaks. From a parent’s perspective, it has been heartening to see that gentle voice …

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Sibling Dynamics

If you walk into our home expecting complete discipline, perfectly aligned trophies, and daughters who glide through life like a motivational video, I suggest you brace yourself. Because what you’ll actually find is a dinner table that has officially turned into a debate arena: four girls with strong opinions and a parent who has mastered …

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Small Boy, Big Cheers!    

There was a proud moment at school when Aarush walked up to receive the Accolades Award, looking calm on the outside, but probably doing a victory dance on the inside. What made the moment extra special was the reaction of his seniors. Instead of the usual polite claps, they erupted into loud cheers, whistles, and …

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The Challenges Of Contemporary Minds

In today’s busy world, parenting comes with loads of new challenges, the ups and downs of the pre-teens, the teens and the post-teens. I am sure while we parents were growing up, we or our parents had no idea or differentiation between these “teen” terms. But, now as the time had rapidly fast forwarded, the …

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Understanding our children

“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about” – Angela Schwindt. As a parent I was surprised when my daughter behaved like a mother to my son when there was an age difference between them. Even when she was small, she had that mother …