'She does not care for balloons or toys / Life has taught her differently.'
Tag: Children
The Children Sleep
The poem throws light on the suffering of children during war and how easily it is forgotten from collective memory.
The Standard Playbook: A Raging Father and His Unimpeachable Son
The author's mother's recollection of a lived experience after reading the piece 'Remembering A ‘Holy’ Father and His Unholy Son'.
Our Future
'Each child that suffers is a blight on our collective future.'
‘Project Arambha’: How Two Bengaluru Teens Raised Rs 15 Lakh to Keep 44 Girls in College
In collaboration with 1M1B – a UN-accredited non-profit organisation – two teenagers from Bengaluru founded a social initiative that aims at educating girls and helps them dream big.
Why Do Kids Call Their Parents ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’?
You can say “Mom” in any country in the world and people would pretty much know who you meant.
The Tooth Fairy as an Essential Worker in a Child’s World of Wonder
During this unsettling time, global leaders have assured children and adults alike that the tooth fairy, free from the risk of infection, is indeed an essential worker.