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Written by our Curriculum Lab and didis — the practical, judgement-free stuff we tell parents over chai.
Why sneaking away makes it worse, what a "goodbye ritual" is, and the one sentence that helps more than "don't cry". From didis who have soothed a thousand first mornings.
Sana Qureshi · Head of Teacher Training
Our nutritionist's 3-bite rule, dabba ideas that come home empty, and why hunger between meals is okay.
No lectures — realistic limits by age, swap-in activities that buy you 20 quiet minutes, and the co-viewing trick.
The 12 signs that matter (holding a pencil isn't the big one), and what to do about the gaps — without tuition.
What's typical at each age, why bilingual homes needn't worry, and the gentle signs it's worth seeing a specialist.
No spam, no forwards — just one practical read like these, straight from the Lab.
India's happiest playway school chain. 150+ centres, one promise: your child's first school will feel like a second home.