Role of a mother in a child’s life

Nov 4, 2011   7 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent

I am a teacher and this profession has been my passion from the past 15 years. My son Shayon is 19 years old and studies at the same school I teach at. My experience as a teacher has helped me understand that he is an average student, capable of securing 60-70 per cent and this

Igenius Parent of the Month – Romika Wadehra

Sep 21, 2011   3 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent

What is more important – the academic success of a child or a morally sound child with good sanskaras? In today’s world, trends such as materialism, selfishness, incidents of violence, cut throat competition, etc. are on the rise in our society and they are definitely starting to influence our kids. The kind of innocence that

Helping your child create a balance between sport and life

Aug 30, 2011   0 Comments   Posted in Parenting

He is having a late night match with the wall after dinner, trying to perfect his backhand. She strikes a pose from her latest ballet composition even at the breakfast table while you get her things ready for school. He is on his 100th lap before he calls it a day! Indeed, practice is the

Importance of Sports in the wholesome development of a child

Aug 26, 2011   0 Comments   Posted in Wholesome Development

I have a 5 year old and a toddler at home, so, if you are a parent, you can well imagine my plight! The cacophony in my house is hard to escape, despite all efforts I often find myself trying to match the inexhaustible energy levels that these bonny young boys have. Not that they

Parent-child friendship

Aug 12, 2011   0 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent, Parenting

When we talk of Parent child friendship, how many of us parents are helping our children enter a virtual world? After a certain amount of time they would fancy spending their time separately with their technology partner. Technology is being used to engage children either to enhance creativity or merely keep them busy. The world

Building self-confidence in children

Jul 15, 2011   5 Comments   Posted in Parenting, Wholesome Development

The lunch break in office can often be a vibrant place for brainstorming on parenting issues. The other day, as my colleagues and I debated heatedly on what could be the most important life skill we as parents could help build in our child, it got me thinking! On a personal level and after much

Igenius Parent of the month – Sagarika Sadhukhan

Jun 29, 2011   12 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent, Parenting

Difficulties a working mother faces while bringing up her child/children and also the positive sides of it. It is the dilemma facing every working mother – how to devote enough time to their children, while juggling career demands with household chores. Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who gives up work

Igenius Parent of the Month – Sandhi Sharma Sandhir

Apr 25, 2011   16 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent

My philosophy in life Life offers no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than nurturing the next generation. Parenting is a blessing from the Almighty empowering you to leave behind your legacy. Hence, it’s imperative that we remain honest in what we do as parents as, in no time, we will mould the soft clay into

Qualities of a Good Teacher

Mar 30, 2011   9 Comments   Posted in Igenius Parent

Techniques or Methodologies to be followed by a Good Teacher: Wear a smile on your face. Be firm but nice to you students. Meet deadlines to avoid unnecessary stress. There may be students who are just beyond control. Slip into their shoes and handle them with patience not with wrath. Do not abuse or hit