Four Clover Life- By Namrata Shailendra Singh

There is nothing more beautiful than a family photo. The natural beauty of oceans and mountains and tall trees and serene snow, the pitter-patter of rain and the soft rustle of autumn leaves, the glittering dew on the blades of grass and the blooming flower pink, red, and violet...all fail... Every family photograph is perfectly beautiful. Image coutesy-Pixabay

An autumn leaf that broke away from the branch and lies on the grass will soon be shrouded in snow. But can it say that it feels like a new green leaf? Should it still revel thinking about its green charm?  It was but once a green leaf… and now it's brown…green was beautiful then, brown is beautiful now, green or brown… the color is not important. The question is how well it lived green and how well it lives brown…and how well it gets buried under the icy snow. Namrata

Not necessarily you have to enjoy it. But being at peace with it is important. Are students who are good at Math intelligent? Yes. Are students who are not good at Math intelligent? Yes. Over the years, child development researchers have studied Intelligence and come up with various kinds of intelligence, and Mathematical Ability is JUST ONE OF THEM . IQ - Intelligent Quotient-is related to long-term life success but in which field- depends on you. Research does indicate that childhood IQ predicts academic achievement as well as adult occupational achievement. There is a strong likelihood of 2nd-grade children with the highest IQs enter prestigious professions such as engineering, law, medicine, and science. (McCall 1977). This was 1977. We are in 2017 . The definitions have changed so have the occupations children choose when they grow up. The opportunities have increased manifold, and success is no longer measured by engineering, law, medicine, and s

If Yes...continue reading. Don't miss the end ....because that's the start. Math-phobia is described by me as an extreme, persistent fear of the subject Mathematics. Others refer to it as ----- Numerophobia or  Arithmophobia  which is the exaggerated, constant, and often irrational fear of numbers. Innumerable expressions for this deep-rooted fear, Math phobia strikes many and has a tendency to spread over a lifetime. 'Fear' can still be managed. What about the 'nightmare,' the 'horror' and the 'phobia' which one is subjected to. I AM ONE OF THEM. Math is the glorious barometer for 'being intelligent' - You cannot deny that. Looks like a stereotype coming from ages but a powerful one even now. Let's look at how it starts and what happens when one is caught up in this downward spiral. THE START- It starts the day (whichever grade the child is in) with a mathematical question   Stays unresolved d

Unfortunately, there is no such program, no study center which coaches for this exam, and no teacher who specifically teaches this. There is no recognition for this nor a certification. I wonder if this is considered a gift or a talent?  It’s called the Gifted and Talented Gratitude and Respect program. This program aims at cultivating the values of respect and gratitude in children and recognizes/awards those who show exemplary behavior in this field. Conversations you make with your child. It plays a significant role in how you shape his thoughts, attitudes, and behavior patterns.  Apart from developing verbal skills and making a child adapt to society at various stages of his life, communication, starting early in life between parents and child, fosters bonding, strengthens self-understanding of the child, relationships around him, activities around him, and a better view of the world appropriate for that age. Think for a moment - What did you talk to your chil

Everyone seems to be writing letters these days, so I thought I should jump the bandwagon and ‘Dell’ out my thoughts. Dear Facebook, Can you please put a restriction button on the number of 'Friends' that I can have? For example, on my birthday, some 85-people wished me (some of whom I have never met), but that day when I was sick with pneumonia, only two turned up, that also when I called them for help. So unfair. Also, can you please remove that 'Like' button? It creates anxiety if I have 1000 friends and only 30 likes come for that 'selfie’ I took near the Grand Canyon and that picture while I was cooking food in the kitchen. I deserve at least 999. Not fair again. Right? No.of Posts- A sincere request. Can we please have a restriction on the number of pictures that FB can display? I mean, 114 pictures of the engagement ceremony is a bit too much to handle. And if three ‘friends’ are getting engaged, it drowns me totally. Not to forget, there are wedding ceremoni