Montessori and Special Needs
Most people, who hear the name “Montessori”, associate it with kindergarten education. Few people really know what it means, nor much about its founder, Maria Montessori. Dr. Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870. When she was twelve, her family moved to Rome where she could receive a good education. The idea was to […]
Places in the Heart that do not Exist
“Well, there’s absolutely no way we can take him”, I thought to myself with relief as I watched the young mother walk in through the gate holding her child in her arms. The child appeared to be no more than eighteen months old and his body was so bent and twisted it was almost painful […]
Magic in the Pediatric Ward
Cathleen Chopra McGowan worked in the Foundation for a year before joining college in the United States. This is a reflection from her time as a staff member on the Awareness Campaign. Young as she is, the stuff Of her life is a great cargo, and some of it heavy; I wish her a lucky […]
Masala and Magic (Inclusion is in good taste )
Twenty years ago, if you were a vegetarian traveling to the United States, it was slim pickings. If you ate eggs, you got your protein through omelettes and quiches, but if you were strictly veg, you ate a lot of French Fries and grilled cheese sandwiches. If you visited people in their homes, chances are […]
Special Quota for a Special Baby
The amazing story of “Train Bai”, the premature baby born in a bathroom on a running train yesterday was read and discussed around the world. The tiny infant slipped down the toilet drain and landed on the railway tracks below only to be rescued, apparently unharmed, a few hours later and reunited with her parents […]
Change is Often Slow
Change is often slow by Paula Hughes Change is often slow, sometimes so slow it seems that nothing is happening at all. We have all experienced that feeling of shock on seeing other people’s children after a long time – How they’ve grown! We notice instantly because our memory of them has remained static while […]
Arun’s Toy Story: The Sequel
Last week I shopped for toys. Maybe you remember how successful my little spree was: I returned home from Delhi on Friday afternoon. That night, I assembled. (Don’t miss the empty wine glass, without which . . . ): While assembling, I had plenty of time to think. I had even more time as I […]