Category: Ali’s Corner

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…

Memories are so precious. They cannot be stolen or taxed, and they are our treasures forever. While some of us lament that we are getting older, in reality we are getting richer – with so many events and experiences to recall. The happy ones that we use to boost our…

I hear so many of my friends who lament that though they love books and used to be prolific readers earlier, now they “just do not get the time to read.” Well, Corona has offered you three uninterrupted weeks to read, read, read. If you have only stocked up provisions…