Usha Pokharel

Perhaps the true meaning of dreams will forever remain an elusive mystery.  Are dreams simply a byproduct of neural activity, or do they hold a deeper significance? Do they offer glimpses into our deepest desires, fears, and aspirations? Or is it an inbuilt entertainment system? A means to dis...

Power to observe and imitate is a very useful skill to have as children grow. By now, you must have realized that one of the best things parents can do — for their children and for themselves— is to go about their own lives while their children tag along. This I would call mindful under...

Similarly, PL Singh was PL dai to many of us. I remember him as a part of the Singh family. Mangala kaki often referred to PL dai as her elder son. She addressed him as PL, acknowledging his selfless dedication and invaluable contributions to her family.

Stories have a powerful influence on children’s understanding of cultural and gender roles. Parents need to understand that stories develop their children’s literacy. Stories convey values, beliefs, attitudes, and social norms that shape children's perceptions and reality.

In a society where all it takes is one wrong influence to set a child on the wrong path, most parents often ask themselves, “Am I raising my child right?”

The way people relate to one another has changed. Now the emphasis is more on social distancing. We find ourselves more in parks and open spaces. Friendships have taken a toll.

Fantasy provides children with an opportunity to explore the too big, too wide, and too dangerous world that is getting closer and more real every day.

Tinkering is important to help children understand how things work and how they are made.

With understanding and some coping strategies, your children will overcome separation anxiety as they get older. There is nothing to panic about it.

There is not a simple solution to bullying. Children do not bully because they are terrible children.