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Positive Social

Empathy in Action: How Communication Skills Foster Compassion and  Inclusion

“A 9-year-old girl came home from school, usually quiet, her mother noticed  but didn’t push her to talk, instead gently sat beside her and said,” You seem a little off today, want to share what’s on your mind?” At first,

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What Does Hyposensitivity Feel Like?

Hypersensitivity, which refers to someone who experiences an overload of sensory stimuli, has become quite well-known in recent times. But let’s not confuse it with a similar-sounding word: hyposensitivity. The latter is basically the other side of the coin. It

Awareness Education

Are We Still Confused About the Role of a Special Educator and a Counsellor?

It takes a village to raise a child, but only when every villager knows their role.  It is the story of a 9-year-old student named Zara who was facing challenges at her primary school. Her teachers thought she needed therapy

Self Help Social

Why Solitude Recharges but Social Anxiety Suffocates

On a quiet evening, Aadhya, a 21-year-old, comes up with a cup of tea and a sketchbook in her hand. She sighs in relief as this is her favourite day of the week. No noise. No interaction. Just silence, creativity

Awareness

Power of the Mic: How Misleading Podcasts Shape Public Perception

The rise of social media has provided everyone with not only the chance to be on screen but also an audience that validates them. But simply carrying a mic doesn’t necessarily show knowledge or credibility.  What initially came out as

Research

Why Kids Struggle With Capitalisation: Insights From New Child Development Research

A recent research conducted on English-speaking children reveals that even after passing early grades, they struggle with capitalisation skills. Overall, two studies found that children from grades 3-6 make more errors compared to older students. They are mainly dependent on

Awareness Technology

How the Dopamine Economy Creates Digital Fatigue

In our constantly connected world, every notification and social media scroll offers a quick pleasure hit. This feeling is driven by dopamine, a brain chemical for motivation. However, digital platforms now use this system to capture our attention. Experts call

Industrial

Strategies for Boundary-Setting, Self-Care & Resilience in Leadership

Priya, an HR in a start-up tech company called xoxo. She usually starts her days early and ends late. She attends calls from home, relatives and even replies to their messages on weekends, and rarely gives time for herself. Her

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Unlock Your Mental Sharpness: The Best Games for Improving Memory

With information all around us, mental acuity can no longer be a luxury—it is necessary. Just as our muscles require training and exercise, the brain responds to exercise and stimulation. That’s where games to improve memory are stepping in. Not

Health

AuDHD : Sign, Symptoms & Causes

‘X’, a 23-year-old student, always felt out of place. As a child, she struggled to make eye contact, was sensitive to sounds and found comfort in routines. Yet, at the same time, her teacher often described her as distracted, impulsive and