Mothet is Born

 My student Sudha gave birth to a baby yesterday. Today, her husband gave us good news and sent a photo of the #baby. I congratulated him and asked if Sudha was okay to take a video call after 5 days. Sudha's husband said yes, then I #called her after 5 days. 

When I saw Sudha on the call, the first question I asked her was, “Are you still in #pain much? Have you been able to eat anything healthy yet? On the phone, I requested her domestic help to give Sudha #nutritious diet. I asked Sudha Can you walk to the bathroom yourself, or need help?”

And just like that, she cried on the phone. “Madam, you’re the first one to ask me if I’m doing ok. Everyone else just asks if the baby is ok and if I have breast milk to feed the baby yet.”

The next day, I went to Sudha's house. I stayed for a day and helped her out. She was so happy to get moral support. Thankfully next day her mother came to help Sudha. 

Moral of the story-When a baby arrives in the home, everyone should remember that the mother has been rebirth. It is essential that the family should support the mother as well baby. This arrangement brings harmony and goodwill in family life

Sukarma Thareja 

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Increase in Responsibility of Family

 My sister is #primary school teacher. She says, "Some of her students do not know the names of their classmates".First, before starting #curriculum classes in her class, she makes every # effort that all student should know the names of their # classmates. "

In this era of technology, children are more interested in watching #videos, chatting with friends, and sharing # homework online. One hardly sees students playing in #park made specially for children to play. Students also avoid cycling. 

It is high time parents give quality time to #children and reduce children's #screen time. 

Parents have to do #extra efforts to do so. It is true information #technology is a boon, and it has made our lives easy on many fronts. 

But this Information technology is #reducing family ties, in a way emotional #Quotient of children is decreasing. Children are becoming practical and going away from family values. 

Responsibility of the family has increased now, as they have to go #extra mile to decrease children's screen time. Which is not an easy exercise. 

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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Mirror image

I was reading a book at night. It was my mother's birthday. My heart was full of #emotions which I was not even able to express to #myself. My #heart was very heavy. While #reading a book, I fell asleep. 

Suddenly, I saw two soft, beautiful hands on my #head. I at once realized it was my #mother's hard-working hands. I said, "Mom, how come you remembered me today. Mom, today is your #birthday. Not even a single day passes I don't remember you, dear mom. In #mirror, I look like you. My friends tell you are the mirror image of your mother. Your habit of eating meals last of all has become my habit now. My friends #comment that the way you laugh and carry yourself is exactly like your mom. 

I myself have found mom, as you used to teach me every little thing, good manners, etc, the same I do with my kids. My kids tell me, Mom, you are always mending us like #grandmother. Your special rule is that all vegetables on the food plate must be finished before dessert is served to the kids. I am following."

I used to misbehave with you many times, but after 20 years, I do realise, Mom, how #stupid I was that time. I wish to apologize to you for the same, dear mom. I wish I could have known your worth at a young age. You were my mentor. You were everything for me. Till today, my soul searches for you, dear mom. But I don't know where you have gone. I daily pray to God, please God keep my mom safe. 

Soon I heard the alarm of my clock; it was time to get up. I kept calling mom! Mom! Please don't go, I miss you so much---I soon realized it was a dream. I only wish it's ok even if my mom visits me in my dreams. But it was not to be so. 

Moral-Mothers are blessings. Fortunate are those who have a mom. A world without mom is a vacuum. 

Sukarma Thareja

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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Practical Emotional Person

 Practical-Emotional-Person

I was teaching in school. One old student, Suresh, visited my educational aid lab in my school. While talking to me, he said, "Madam, when we were in school, we were close friends and always respected each other. #challenges that one is facing. Even at home always knew what challenges we were facing in #life. "

I said, "Remember, Suresh, at that time there was no what's up, #Facebook and # Instagram, and #email facility available. The only mode of communication for common man was letters. I distinctly remember my mother would ask me to write letters to my uncle, aunt every weekend. Amazingly distant relationships were maintained so well."

Suresh said, "This is not the same nowadays. Everyone is in #competition with one another. There is more #concentration on money than on respecting or #nurturing a relationship. I keep #wondering why it is so."

I said, "Suresh, people are following the practical approach. Through money, they are trying to solve maximum problems in life. Remember, it is the era of information technology. "

I further said it is good to follow new ways of living happily, but in my opinion, if we as society make a money-sentiments balance approach and make bridges with each other, where each other could be countries. I think quality of life will be much better than what we are  leading today."

Suresh smiled and said, "Madam, you are very right, the best is to make bridges, not walls."

Sukarma Thareja

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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Self Desciplined Kids

 At school, I always tell my students it is best to be # self-disciplined. Self-disciplined kids are happier when they grow older. 

One student said, "Right, madam. I distinctly remember making ourselves self-disciplined. My mother had a rule that # homework is to be completed first, then only children can go for #playing with friends. "

Another student said, "Madam, my mother had made a rule: #vegetables are to be eaten first from the food plate, later on #desert will be served."

Another student said, "My mother had made a rule that nothing should be left over in #food plate. If any child does that, kid will be #punished with a decrease in pocket money."

I, as a teacher, was so happy to listen to them about the issue. I said, "To make kids self-disciplined, parents also must practice self-discipline. Best example is if parents are always #glued to the screen, it is not fair for parents to expect that their children will be happy to be #off the screen."

One student said, "Parents and teachers must give time to kids in person. This activity will make kids self-disciplined."

Moral of the story- to make kids self-disciplined, parents and teachers must work together. Parents- teachers, when they #practice good habits of self-discipline, kids will copy them to do 

Sukarma Thareja

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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Positive Thinking Among Students

 In this world of science and technology, one observes that there are more cases of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness found among students than there were ten years back. 

One wonders what is root cause of the same is. Parents, teachers and caregivers are deeply concerned about the mental health of students. 

The question is, can a school provide a mental health program to its students? Can positive thinking be taught to students? General observation is that students who believe in science-based happiness feel satisfied in life. These students are positive thinkers and positive doers, also. 

What is the science of happiness

Three factors which predict happiness are 1. genetic, 2. life 3. circumstances

All three above-listed factors depend on one's culture. Gratitude, kindness and optimistic thinking are key traits of one's personality that contribute to student positive psychology. 

If schools work on character building and give skills of gratitude and empathy to their students, then a major part of positive psychology is being covered in school. Parents can make a habit of asking their children to write three positive things that they did today in note notebook. 

This way, informal training in positive psychology given by the school and parents can go a long way in making a solid foundation for students who ultimately become good citizens of the country. 

Sukarma Thareja

Sukarma Thareja

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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Respectful Parenting

I am teaching in school. The school has an alumni Association. Every year school has an alumni Association function. It's a real pleasure to see our students doing so well in life and contributing positively to society and the nation. 

I met my student, Krishna, at the alumni function of the school. She is teaching science in a government school. She has a child, Suresh, studying in the eighth standard. Krishna said," Madam, my son Suresh is so much screen dependent, and I am finding it difficult to make him balance screen and off-screen life. "I said, "Krishna's children habits don't change over night. Kindly be patient. Instead of showing anger, please be suggestive. Make sure Suresh does some outdoor activities. For implementing same parents also have to come out of their comfort zone. As parents, you also spend some time with Suresh. 

More time off-screen is key to a child's development. Spend quality time with him. Take him to the science museum, etc., if possible. If Suresh is taking outside help in the subject, please supervise his work in a friendly way. 

Krishna was so happy to find a solution to her son's problem in my suggestions. She said, "Thanks, madam, for the help. I will try all the suggested little tricks and will talk to you for further advice on the phone. "

I am so happy, after one month, I received a dear Krishna phone call. She said," Madam Suresh is improving, and he is very happy that his parents are helping him instead of being angry."

Moral of the story. -Please do respect full parenting. Please respect the child's passion and give the child room to develop his/her passion and creativity. 

Sukarma Thareja

Author: Science of Life and Nature: A Photo Poetry Collection 

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✉️ e-Mail: sukarma@iitk.ac.in