Vijaya Nane Leader, Coach, aspiring Psychologist Why how we appreciate matters more than what we appreciate. You ask your 3-year-old to pick up her/his toys and put them back in the place and the child promptly responds to your request and you compliment – you are such a good girl/boy- you are so sweet. You keep encouraging the child with your appreciation whenever a good thing is done as good girl/good boy and when they do something that is not appropriate saying don’t do th

Preeti Mahendru Full-time mom, and a volunteer at DBF How To Deal With A Defiant Child Or A Stubborn Child What should be done when an open clash between you and your child arises? What should be done when your child cries? Let’s learn the art of dealing with such behaviors coming from your child! Give a thought on the following: When you have a complained about a particular behavior of your child, did you ever check whether you behave in the same way with the child? For exam

Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12 th Class) LinkedIn T his essay by Namya Aggarwal reflects on why people often feel the past was better than the present. The author argues that nostalgia makes us idealize earlier times, but in reality the “good old days” are relative — every moment can become cherished once it’s over. The article suggests practicing gratitude and recognizing that the present is just as valuable as any past era we remember fondly. Drowning in n

Abhi Jain Lead Functional Consultant LinkedIn The journey that changed me did not begin with a suitcase or a map. It began on an ordinary morning, when the house was quiet for a rare moment, and I realized I had forgotten what silence felt like. Once, I believed journeys were about movement— changing cities, roles, titles . I moved fast, learned faster, and wore resilience like armor. I measured progress in milestones and deliverables, convinced that strength meant never paus

Preeti Mahendru Full-time mom, and a volunteer at DBF How To Deal With Teenagers As a Single Parent Seeking how to deal with teenagers tends to become the only goal of any parent’s life when their children enter teenagerhood. It is widely believed that one of the difficult phases of parenthood is parenting teenagers. This phase becomes even more difficult when it comes to single parenting teens. Let’s put the same view in this way: This phase brings more responsibilities to a

Varun Goel Blogger, Website In the quiet suburbs of Moscow, where nature thrived in every corner, a boy named Milton lived in a cozy lake house with his parents, Denis and Maryam. Surrounded by lush trees and colorful gardens, life seemed perfect for young Milton. However, his world was about to change dramatically. Milton was a lively child, full of laughter and curiosity. At just twelve years old, he faced a life-altering challenge when he contracted polio. The joyful sound

Jyothi Dmello Author and Street Photographer Instagram If I have to sum up my 2025 in one word , I would say: Blessed! Just look at the views outside my window. From mackerel skies and golden sun, to hues of yellow, orange and pink, to grey clouds and the mighty lightning and thunder, and Oh, moon’s goodnight kiss, it is impossible to not marvel at nature's beauty, appreciate my existence in this magical universe and feel grateful.