QUESTION & ANSWERS
Thoughtful answers to the questions that matter.
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SEP 03 2026
Is It Really So Bad for a Child to Be Bored?
This one has always been a tricky one for me, ’cause my son is not always as curious as other kids his age, never into destructive play, always needed a +1 to engage him. There is a part of me that felt that a child should be allowed to be bored, to sit idle with…
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SEP 03 2026
How Can I Help My Child Fall in Love with Reading?
My son is a voracious reader, eager to even read his favorite books a second and third time. You will see him, over 60% of his free time, sitting with a book, which, in the current scenario, is commendable. I believe there is one factor, one action, that trumps all others here. And that is—mimicry.…
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AUG 25 2026
How do I know when to guide my child — and when to simply let him find his own way?
I am slowly learning that parenting an older child is sometimes less about knowing what to do, and more about knowing when not to do it. When my son was younger, helping felt straightforward. I could explain, remind, correct, encourage. If I saw him heading in the wrong direction, every instinct in me wanted to…
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