Dhruvatara

                                    1. First and foremost let's understand that there is no 'one formula' for instilling values in children . 2. The roots begin in the family but not everyone is blessed with that kind of a family and there are pathological families too. 3. Still those who are blessed can spread that blessing further by sharing their learning and experiences. 4. So when it comes to adults, it's very important to ascertain that the caregiver is high on E.Q., S.Q. and A.Q.  as most children learn by observing. 5. If we are trying to teach our children to be courageous, strong, confident and independent, we need to nurture them so that they can become so. 6. Praise is a vitamin for this . 7. So is the vitamin 'No'. Children must realise that they cannot have everything they want and as soon as they want it. 8. However we need to p...

                                             The rapid growth and changes in the sciences, arts, industrial and technological sectors has left the modern student and their parents baffled and apprehensive about the direction to choose , sometimes as early as wards aged 15/16 year old. Multiple intelligences and the easy availability of information has helped but also confused. The uncertainty of the lesser known and the disappointments in social and economic spheres has unsettled our youth. If such fears and stereotypes have to be controlled the role of career counselling and career counsellors become even more significant than ever before. And so does the need for professional, well informed and trained career counsellors. Career counselling help to clear doubts, fears and myths about courses and their prospects. It helps the counselee to explore ...

'I MAY' I may falter, But I can alter. My life each day, This month of May. I may dip, And may also slip, But with a smile on the lip, Do a tipretty tip. I may cry, But never say die. I may rage, Yet write a page. I may scream, And also dream. I may reach out, With a sigh and a pout, To help those in need, With a kind word and deed. Singing on a sunny day, It's lovely, it's our month of May.                              

Homebound 24*7 can be really tricky and boring for students. No school, no play, only staying inside the four walls can be emotionally stressful as well. Especially the fear and anxiety surrounding the disease can lead to strong emotional changes in both the parents as well as the students. So below are few ways to stay emotionally happy and healthy this lockdown. 1. TAKE A BREAK FROM EVERYTHING Too much of anything is not good. Similar is the situation with our life now. With the pandemic outbreak increasing day by day, we have become glued to our TV sets or even our smart phones. Keeping a tab on the news constantly can be upsetting. So, take breaks from watching news or listening to stories related to news. Just sit and relax. Give yourself time.  2. PLAYTIME WITH YOUR FAMILY Believe me Quarantine has come with its own pros and cons. And one of them is it is allowing us to spend quality time with our family as well as with ourselves. Play interactive games. No...

Feeling stuck at this moment is as normal as not having a sleep schedule. This global pandemic successfully altered our very existence and made us reflect limpidly on ourselves. But what happens when it all ends? When the roads are rammed again? When the pandemic of materialism and jealousy are born again? Imagining the ‘normal’ sounds hair-raising as well as salubrious. Amongst this mayhem using spatial intelligence to form mental images which are both jocular and exuberant is a perfect way to cope. When all this ends instead of getting confused and disoriented by change, Here are the things you can do once this global pandemic ends - 1. CONTINUE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE WHO CARED DURING LOCK DOWN Show your love and gratitude towards the people who cared to check back on you during the hard days! Filter relationships which are not worth it! Remember 'a friend in need is a friend indeed!  2. VENTURE OUT BUT WITH CAUTION FOR SOME MORE TIME Yes, hit that pub, g...

“ It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.”                                                                                                       ―  Leon C. Megginson It all started few months back before we came to know about it from the television. Yes, I am talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. It took us sometime to get ourselves be prepared mentally as well as physically for this pandemic. The world has, for long, not witnessed something like this. No medicine, no vaccine to fight against this deadly virus…..the only weapon we have is to stay locked up inside our homes. This prolonged lockdown has weakened us mentally and as each day goes by, the feeling of...

When“I" is replaced by “We" even illness becomes wellness.                                                                                            - Malcolm X (1935-1965) This has been the thought and practice amongst the human species since time immemorial.   From prehistoric era humans have learnt to satisfy their need for gregariousness by being together- by forming groups. However in the present scenario, when the very existence of human race is being threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic, the above statement appears to be conflicting. This is because ‘ social distancing ‘ is the only precaution as has been suggested by the clinical experts. So from the psychological perspective, keeping in view the gregarious nature of human being, ...

It's April and you were probably planning to gear up for the festivities ahead, a visit to the malls, the markets, dresses, gifts, confectioneries, mishtis, parlours and much more. So here's what we can all do to still gear up , enjoy the coming days, do up the house, be safe and happy. 1. Take care of yourself  ️ It might be difficult because you have so much on your to do list. But it all starts with you. So go ahead and it's a good idea to start with your skin first.  A. Don't worry if you don't have your regular brands. Start with a scrub. Take some besan, rice flour, wheat husk, oats powder, (whatever available and all four if possible) , a little lemon juice, malai, honey, sandalwood powder or paste, almond powder and some rose water which can be made by boiling rose petals too. Make a paste of the following ingredients and apply on your face and neck. Scrub off gently with some milk or plain water when dry. Massage your skin with a massage oil or crea...

“My child is so restless that I can hardly manage him all day at home.” “I am at real ease when Esha is at school. At least I can be done with my household chores. After I bring her back from school, I have to be by her back all day. She starts throwing stuffs, shouting, yelling if I make her sit to study.” “At home, Rahul is hooked to my mobile, playing games. Even during studies or during lunch he demands my phone. He is not able to concentrate in anything else.” Well, sitting in the school counsellor’s chair since the last couple of months I have been flooded with such complaints from the parents. Also it’s worth mentioning that most of those children had a history of diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As professionals, we know the common features of ADHD are: It’s quite a demanding job to deal with their heightened energy levels, especially if they are locked down at home for so many days. Here are some ways to manage those li...

We all realise, these are the times of difficulties faced not only by you, but the entire planet to be precise! To comment on the current situation I would use statistics and state that the total number of people affected with corona virus (COVID - 19) currently are 12,76,302 worldwide.  Due to this pandemic, several countries all over the world have locked down their respective nations. The Government have strictly asked all citizens to practice social distancing and self-isolation to break the chain effect. The easier these words are to pronounce the more difficult it is to perform them. We in this generation are stiffly attached to the external world than the internal world, hence this sudden shift or change may induce feelings of  Hence instead of looking at the glass half empty, I’m going to make you look at it as half full. Here are the three most relevant strengths of staying indoors: CONNECT WITH YOURSELF - Probably the best time you’ll eve...