Granny Teachings

 My grandchildren often tell me," Granny, you are getting old". I am listing below  #conversation between me and my grand child for the reference of my # esteemed readers.

 Grandchild- you are no longer our old-time dear granny, you have become different, you have distanced yourself from many previous activities, you used to carry out regularly, sad, and lonely.

Granny-No, my child, I am not getting old, but  I am getting wise.

I have stopped being what others like me to become, but what I like, I do.

I stopped seeking the #acceptance of others and have accepted myself.

I have left behind the #lying mirrors that deceive me #mercilessly.

No, I'm not getting old, my child.

Grandchild-granny, you have just become more #selective with places, people, customs, and #ideologies.

Most of the time, you let go of #attachments, unnecessary pain-giving activities, #toxic people, sick souls, and rotten hearts... #bitterness and unhappiness,

You have understood it is better to release them.

That itself has given you better health.

Yes, I agree with you, Granny, you are not getting old.

Granny-my child I'm not going to #night parties now a days, so that the same time I could spend in learning new things and heal my #insomnia.

I have stopped living old stories and started writing new stories, I have thrown aside all #stereotypes in my life.

I no longer use any #cosmetics now. I carry a book in my bag that beautifies my mind.

Yes, my child, I'm not getting old.

Grandchild, you try your best to carry #freshness in your soul, and remain #innocent in your heart.  I observe that every day you discover yourself. You can ou have become a nature lover and always keep #charming smile on your face

You love to hear the #chirping of the birds that delight you and accompany you in your morning and evening walk.

 Yes, my dear granny, I agree you are not getting old.

Granny has become selective in spending my time. I  rewrite stories in the form of #blog, which  I've experienced in my science research lab, told by my friends, aunts and teachers and researchers. In a way, I am #rediscovering the world. I am reading old books I've forgotten or have read only half.

I'm becoming more cautious. I've stopped visiting outbursts that teach me nothing,  I'm learning to cultivate knowledge, #plant ideals, and believing in my #destiny.

Moral of the story- how much science and technology advance, the internet comes and goes. Through her disciplined way of living, Granny teaches grandchildren a value system that is unique and rare to find in the world.

Sukarma Thareja

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Life Cup

 I talk to my students to give them informal education whenever I get the opportunity to do so. I always keep in mind this small advice which they unknowingly will go them long way in their life. After the small, purposeful talk, I often try to put it in the form of a little article and paste it on my school notice board to help young minds and answer their inquisitive questions if possible. The same I am listing below for our esteemed readers. 

Friends suppose one is holding a cup of tea, a little child in one's house comes along and bumps into one or shakes one's arm, making one spill one's tea everywhere.

Why did one spill the tea?

Expected answer is"Because the little child bumped into one!!!" but friends, please remember this is a# wrong answer.Right answer is one who spilled the tea because there was tea in one's cup. Had there been coffee in the cup, one would have spilled coffee

Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.

The same applies to life. Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it until you get rattled.

So friends always ask us... "What's in our cup?"

Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.

Friends, today let's work towards filling our cups with #positivity like# gratitude, #forgiveness, joy, words of #affirmation, and kindness,# gentleness and love for others. Please don't fill your cup of life with # jealousy and #negativity. 

Many students were happy to read my small article. I was happy to train  Young mind is associated with. 

Moral of the Story. Please always fill one's Cup of life with positivity. 

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Natural Sweetener

 My friend Rachna was visiting me. I knew Rachna was fond of sweets. I told Rachna I would prepare rawa cake for you. Rachna educated me and said, "Coconut Sugar, which I have brought for you, is a healthier substitute for traditional sugar.  Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener made from the sap of the blossoms of the coconut tree. So I put my health first and use coconut sugar in my cooking wherever possible."

Rachna educated me about preparation, nutritional profile, glycemic index and flavour profile of coconut sugar, which I am listing below.

Coconut Vs. Regular Sugar: 4 Differences Between The Sweeteners 

Rachna said," Coconut sugar is made from the sap of the blooms on coconut trees. Flower buds are tapped to extract the sap, which is then boiled to evaporate the water content, producing a concentrated syrup. To create granules that resemble conventional sugar, this syrup is further dehydrated."

Rachna further said, "Table sugar is derived from two different plants: sugar cane and sugar beets. The plant material is crushed, the juice is extracted, and the plant material is refined in several procedures to produce the well-known white crystalline sugar. A highly processed product is produced after the refining process, which is free from contaminants and 

I said, "Conut Sugar is not a substantial source of Iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, and it has antioxidants and a few vitamins and minerals in trace amounts. Additionally,  it contains #inulin, a form of # dietary fibre that can act as a # prebiotic and encourage the development of good gut bacteria. Regular sugar, on the other hand, is heavy on #carbohydrates and has a high #glycemic index(60). It contributes  energy, without much in the way of vitamins, minerals, or other healthy elements."

Glycemic Index:

Rachna educated me about the glycemic index (GI), which shows how rapidly foods high in carbohydrates elevate blood sugar levels. Comparing coconut sugar (54) to ordinary sugar (60) shows that coconut sugar is diabetic friendly. This implies that ordinary sugar can induce a greater rise in sugar levels, while coconut sugar causes blood glucose levels to rise more gradually and slowly. The fact that coconut sugar has a lower GI is probably due to the inclusion of inulin and other fibres."

Flavour Profile:

Rachna said, " Coconut sugar stands out from conventional sugar thanks to its distinctive # caramel-like flavour and slight coconut undertone.  It adds richness and complexity to foods and drinks due to its rich, distinct flavour and delicate sweetness."

I said, " Regular sugar, in comparison, has no distinct taste or odour and provides a lot of sweetness instead."

I thanked Rachna for the gift pack of coconut sugar. Education provided by Rachna was eye eye-opener for me. We prepared and enjoyed eating rawa cake made with coconut sugar. 

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Ancient vs Modern Generation

In school, students always compare different aspects of the ancient generation and the modern generation. So this Saturday in school during co-curricular activity class, we discussed the same, and our submissions were as follows 

There is not always an objective answer to this question. The concept of value varies from person to person, from era to era, and from culture to culture. When comparing ancient and modern generations, we need to consider different perspectives and criteria. When we discussed the quantity and quality of learning and knowledge. We found the following :

The opinion of the house was modern generation has access to far more information and education than the ancient generation. The Internet and technology have enabled us to learn about many different disciplines and cultures from all over the world. In addition, modern science and medicine are more advanced than those in ancient times, contributing to our health issues.

The house was also of the opinion that the ancient generation lived a simpler and more natural life than the modern generation. They valued their culture and traditions and lived in harmony with their community and environment. They also had their own faith and philosophy and found

Friends, we each us have our strengths and weaknesses. We can respect and learn from each other. We can learn from our past and evolve for the future. We are each valuable human beings. The best approach is to take the best possible good values and knowledge from ancient as well as 

Sukarma Thareja

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Mixed mode of teaching Aids

 When I was small, we were given a lot of emphasis on writing. There used to be competition in school about good writing at the primary level. Every lesson was taught with the use of chalk chalkboard. There were no computers and laptops in our time. Every learning subject involved a lot of practice on paper.  We used to write notes of every subject on paper.

 

 

 While digitization decreases students' Concentration levels, according to some study, spending too much time on digital platforms, including social media, can result in a lack of focus and concentration. To reap the benefits of digitization and continue to benefit from using writing tools for self-expression, individuals need to marry the two methods to enhance cognitive processes.

Dependence on technology: classrooms have become more technologically friendly, and I found that many of my students struggle when trying to complete schoolwork without any digital aid.

 The moral of the story is to increase students' analytical power, educators should use a mix of teaching methods. Educators should use black blackboard to derive important points of the lecture, and for experimental demonstrations, they can take the help of a video presentation. Friends, all this I am writing from my own experience. This mixed mode of teaching helps students take notes in class. They are always active and alert. Both teacher and taught benefit the best benefit from mixed modes of teaching aids.

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STEM to STEAM quote Sukarma Thareja

 Discipline Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-STEM becomes STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)by extending the boundary conditions of the differential equation governing STEM.

The STEAM limit as A goes to zero becomes STEM. Where A stands for different formats of discipline Arts.

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Courageous Women

 It's a blessing to be #mother. Any country feels proud if creative, intelligent women and especially when they are mothers, are contributing towards building the country.

Women's contribution in building # socio- fabric of the country is special as their experiences of working add to #diversity of work. It is a known fact that diversity in any workforce makes its impact much more balanced and innovative

But being a work-from-home mother is very #challenging. To face these challenges mother needs support from many sides of society. Some moms are lucky; they can take a year off from jobs

Trying to go back to work after# maternity leave, there are several challenges to moms' physical and mental health, and deep down sometimes moms's entire income goes to her# nanny, so staying in her job just doesn't make sense.

Sometimes mom works part-time from home as a #writer and journalist, and it could be the best decision mom could have made. Mom took something she was already doing for fun (blogging) and turned it into a way to make some money while her #toddler was sleeping. Working from home left her able to eliminate childcare costs.

 Working from home may or may not necessitate# childcare, depending upon the specifics.

Working from home may seem like a dream, but it also has its challenges. It can be difficult to stay focused while at home, especially when mom's kids are there too.

I  am writing all this in short as I have also been working from home-mom.In this regard, my humble submissions are as follows, which I am listing below.

Whether or not working from home is the best choice for mom depends on many factors

Mom can eliminate her# commute.

Mom has more time to spend with your children.

Mom doesn’t need to dress up and buy a work wardrobe.

Mom may have fewer distractions.

Mom may be able to eliminate or# minimize childcare costs.

There are some problems also 

Home may be more #distracting than the office.

Kids at home may demand more attention from mom(even if you have childcare).

There may be fewer opportunities for Mom to advance professionally.

A working mom may feel# isolated. 

Moral of the Story: Being a mom is priceless. The question is whether one happens to be working from home. Many factors are in favor, which save moms time on commute, and one can attend to the child's needs as and when required. As every activity has# positive and #negative points. So is working from home-Mom. But moms, be courageous and do whatever is best for you and your child.

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