Author: Banjara Academy

Family stories are tales about people, places, and events related to the members of our immediate family or their ancestors. Family stories casually chatted about at the dinner table, or regaled again and again at family gatherings can parallel great epics or notable short stories. The memorable stories of our…

For the a few years or so, the word “recession” has become one of the most commonly heard ones. I am surrounded by people who lost their jobs, people who are scared that they may lose them, people who have run up debts, and people who are confused what direction to…

Often you will be deeply impressed by someone’s words or comments. If others around you are also equally impressed, then you will succumb to agreeing, just because you do not want to be the odd-man-out. We often feel that there is safety in numbers. A “consensus” or collective decision usually…

Every day, a small ant arrives at work very early and starts work immediately. She produces a lot and is happy. The new Boss, a lion, is surprised to see that the ant is working without supervision. He thought if the ant can produce so much without supervision, wouldn’t she…

Week after week the sun was beating down on us. Breeze was at a standstill, clouds playing truant. And the weekend passed off, hot and stuffy, with most of us preferring to remain indoors. Monday dawned bright as ever. The day took on its harshness of the summer heat. But ….…

If you find that your child is spending too much, or does not seem to know the value of money, try out all or some of the following tips: Get him involved in domestic budgeting, ask him to keep accounts, and reward him when he does so. resent him with…

Unfortunately most discipline techniques are based on what NOT to do, and not on training the child WHAT to do. Explain rules clearly – repeat periodically, when there is no issue. Do brainstorming “what is discipline” and then “why is discipline needed” Take child’s opinion in framing rules, explain certain…

It is so important for us to get exclusive attention, affection and love which is not being shared with anyone else. Obviously our loved ones feel the same way. I am a strong believer that it is more joyful to love than to be loved. And love has to be…

Some of the basic reasons why a child throws tantrums (becoming adamant, crying loudly, refusing to be logical, known in Kannada as “hatta”) are: Seeking attention (particularly from parents, teacher, or adults) Feeling tired and restless or uncomfortable Physical factors like hunger, sleepiness It is the child’s way of expressing…

While most of us do understand the significance and importance of communication, let us also reflect on “Purpose of Communication”. Whenever you start a communication, whether with an individual or with a group, be clear on what you wish to achieve. I am a strong believer that communication and the way you…