From the Homefront

For the past ten years, parenthood has been one of the most cherished parts of my life. Being a mother to two wonderful children has taught me lessons that no classroom, book, or mentor ever could. They have taught me patience, empathy, self-care, and the importance of remaining an individual rather than becoming a perpetually …

As parents, we often measure our children’s growth through visible milestones – certificates, awards, performances and achievements. Yet, some of the moments that shape a child most deeply are the ones that never make it into a certificate. They are the moments when a child faces the unexpected, takes a breath, steps forward and says, …

“We often say, “Our children have everything we never had, so why are they struggling so much?” But perhaps the real question is: “Do they have what they need most from us?” As millennial parents, we sometimes forget that our children are growing up in a world vastly different from the one we knew. We …

A few days ago, my child came home with a test paper. The marks were lower than usual. Nothing dramatic happened, but I could see a little disappointment on their face. “Not happy with the marks?” I asked. “No. I thought I would do better.” Instead of immediately asking, “Why did you get so few …

As parents, we all aspire to see our children grow into confident, compassionate, responsible, and successful individuals. While academic achievement is important, true success goes beyond marks, grades, and qualifications. It is equally important for children to develop strong character, positive attitudes, and the ability to make responsible choices. At the heart of this development …

Since I have two children studying at Delhi Private School Sharjah, I can clearly see how the school has molded and groomed their personalities. Along with the school, I believe that my own efforts in parenting them beyond expected norms have contributed to making them the children they are today. In the beginning, all I …

Today, my child taught me something I didn’t realize I was forgetting. I was so busy in my daily routine – scrolling on my phone, chatting, cooking, and managing everything – that I didn’t notice how much time was slipping away from the most important person in my life. In her own simple way, she …

Life with two children is a beautiful chaos. Between taking care of my younger child and managing endless housework, my days often feel rushed and incomplete. In the middle of all this, I sometimes worry if I am giving enough attention to my elder daughter. One afternoon, while I was busy feeding the baby and …

“They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you… You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts”-APJ Abdul Kalam Each Child has a mind of their own and as parents our job is to nurture their talents …