Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Jul 17, 2025The Things We’d Say to a Child, but Never to an AdultThe past week, I have been haunted by this thought- we say things to a child, some of which we would never dream of saying to an adult.
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Dec 3, 2024Book Recommendation: The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard SaxThe Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Dr. Leonard Sax explores modern parents’ challenges…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Nov 26, 2024Why Accountability MattersSome children in my colony broke a car’s rearview mirror while playing football a few months ago. I saw all of them contemplating what…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Nov 8, 2024Know all about play!Play is essential for a child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. It is also a common word but but did you know that…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Oct 25, 2024The Quiet Parental NeglectParental neglect is often thought of as a result of extreme conditions, but it can happen in subtle ways - even the most well-intentioned…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Oct 11, 2024Small Steps to Break Dysfunctional Family PatternsSuman* had always been quick to snap at her son when he struggled with homework. It wasn’t until she paused to reflect that she realized…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Oct 8, 2024Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: Is it real?In India, family is at the heart of everything. We value deep-rooted connections, respect for elders, and the strength of family bonds. But…
Ishnita Nayantara Keskar·Oct 4, 2024How Childhood Experiences Shape Our ParentingOur childhood experiences have a profound influence on the way we raise our children. In a previous article, I had written about how the…
