Unjumbling the Silence: Life After the Drop-Off
Following the departure of their only child for university, the author grapples with the sudden emptiness and lack of direction left in their once-busy home. However, by exploring …
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The Trophy Mukund’s Boys Picked.
This article critiques the toxic cycle of academic hyper-competition and parental obsession with social prestige that drives many Indian students toward mental exhaustion and suici…
Are You Friends With Feedback?
The author reflects on a complicated relationship with feedback, shaped by an upbringing where praise was viewed with suspicion and criticism was constant. This background has led …
Inside Petals Preschool: A Conversation with CEO Preeti Kwatra
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Types of Moms and the Labels Motherhood Refuses to Fit Into
Although society uses various catchy labels to categorize different parenting styles, these rigid identities fail to capture the fluid reality of motherhood. The author argues that…
Empowering Mothers Through Knowledge: The Missing Piece in Child Development
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Responsibility: A no-exit escape room
The author argues that while responsibility is essential for a functioning society, it becomes a crushing burden when it is thrust upon individuals rather than shared equitably. Th…
S: Scintilla
As part of an A–Z series called "The Vocabulary of Life," this article explores the word "scintilla," which refers to a tiny, brilliant spark or a small trace of an emotion. Throug…
R: Resonance
Part of an A–Z series exploring profound words, this article uses a personal anecdote about a child feeling the physical vibration of a church bell to define "resonance." The autho…
P: Petrichor
Part of an A–Z series called "The Vocabulary of Life," this article explores the word "petrichor," the pleasant, earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. Through a reflec…
O: Opia
As part of an A–Z series exploring unique words, this article defines "opia" as the intense and often overwhelming sensation of eye contact. Through a personal anecdote about their…
N: Nepenthe
As part of an A–Z series exploring unspoken emotions, this article defines "nepenthe" as the small, sensory rituals that provide a peaceful escape from life's sorrows and constant …