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Simple summer activity ideas for children
Every one of us plans various activities for our children during the summer holidays. We can also try some of the following simple activities to help us engage our children, not just time pass but [...]
RESPECT – The state of being regarded with honour or esteem
Respect is a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity. Respect is both given and received. We expect other people to respect us in return for the respect we show them. It [...]
CBSE’s Proposal on Open Book Exams – How good an idea is it?
T.H.Bharath, parent of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai:
I read the recent news about the proposal by CBSE to offer Open Book Exams for students of class IX and X. It seems for now it is limited to [...]
Way to spend this summer holidays – a Grow Green Initiative
Rajesh Kanna, parent of BVM Global, Sithalapakkam staying in Opal Homes Apartment, Perumbakkam, Chennai, formed a Team of kids called Grow green and they approached me to do some social activity in their summer vacation. So [...]
Results by motivation – “I am an Energy Star”
Show me Results! – this is something we want anywhere; at home, work, utility services; government, students, schools, movies, sports…
How to get the desired results – carrot or stick? Both? Neither? Luck?
Let me narrate one [...]
Stress – Understanding others
Everyone suffers from stress – and there is good stress and bad stress. Any situation creates stress and the trick is to control and handle situations such that there is minimum negative stress.
In any relationship, [...]
“Conscious Parenting” by Dr Ameeta Thacker
The sole intention of parents is to give their child the best, even if they themselves may not have enjoyed the best of things in their childhood. In the process, they may behave and intervene [...]
Check list for health promoting schools
These criteria are designed for school management, principals, teachers, students and their parents to take action locally to make their schools health promoting schools.
The Significance of Chess Pieces by Sanjay, IV, JSS Public School, Bangalore
Hi Friends!! I am Sanjay K studying in IVth STD JSS Public School BSK II Stage Bangalore. Here I have written an article on Chess Pieces topic. Please read this and give your valuable feedback.
Chess [...]
Is your kid’s school a health promoting school?
According to W.H.O., ‘a health promoting school is one that constantly strengthens its capacity as a healthy setting for living, learning and working.