Parental self-care for me, is as laughable as the idea that someone might catch cholera in Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera. I discovered, much to my dismay, that the novel is not about a cholera epidemic at all, but rather a tale of unrequited love and
At Sethu, we use a strengths-based approach to help children express themselves. Recently, Manoj*, 6, filled out the “This Is Me” (TIM) document, which is a simple framework that sparks meaningful conversations between parents and children about various aspects of life. TIM focuses on areas such as what the child
For as long as she can remember, Naina, 17, has been passionate about physics and maths. With her quiet, studious, and compliant nature, she was beloved by her teachers. However, as she entered her teenage years, Naina found it difficult to make friends. She couldn’t understand why many girls were
This World Disability Day, the theme ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’ has us thinking about what it takes to help every child thrive regardless of their abilities. We know that early childhood is when children build the skills and confidence that shape
By Dr Rucha J. Mehta Every child is like a bud. In the right environment – with adequate water, sunshine and nutrients – it will bloom into a beautiful flower. If not, it withers away without achieving its prime. Similarly, children bloom to their wonderful potential in a caring, responsive