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9 Best YouTube Channels for Preschoolers
Do you find yourself handing that tablet or turning on the TV for your preschooler while you get some work done? Well, no judgment here. Staying locked at home without school or friends is tough for the little ones as well.
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Families
11 Toxic Signs You’re Falling in Love With the Wrong Person
You might have fallen for someone’s looks or cool attitude, but will it be a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship or just a fling? Every relationship hangs on two basic human necessities — mutual trust and respect. Love then shows up naturally. It’s never the other way around. It is not always obvious whether we’ve made the right choice in hooking up with the right partner. Though our gut says otherwise, sometimes we go on in an otherwise unhealthy relationship because we are charmed, believe this is life, or feel it’s too late.
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Humans
The Hidden Psychology of Free Stuff
Remember that friendly salesperson from a nearby eatery with a tray full of bite-sized samples of a delicacy stops you on a busy street, hands you one piece (with a fresh toothpick) to try for “Free.” You visit a supermarket, and the store personnel offers you some free candy or small chocolate. Have you signed up to someone’s mailing list to get a free SEO checklist or a workout planner, or any such freebie?
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Journal
Our Roman Holiday at the Outset of the Pandemic Outbreak
We happened to visit Rome, last February(2020) when Italy was about to become the world’s worst Covid-19 affected countries. We were oblivious of the virus outbreak there, and we had this trip planned months in advance. At that time, there was just one case in Germany from where we started. We (un)fortunately didn’t check the number of cases or severity in Italy. We met my husband’s colleague at the station, who was traveling elsewhere; who lightly hinted that there is coronavirus in the air there. We however didn’t even think about giving heed and jumped into our train as we lugged the baby stroller and our luggage along. We were going. The four of us, me, my husband, our two kids who were about eight and two at that time.
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Wander
Guilty Giving Kids Screen-time To Get Things Done? You’re not alone.
I hear you, Mommy and Daddy. Both of you work hard to give your kids a better life. You try to get down nutritious breakfast on the table for the kids, even though you tend to skip breakfast and plan on having a brunch later because you’re late. You drop off your kid(s) to preschool or school and drive off to your workplace. You often think about what your child is doing at school and whether he/she has had lunch. You fear that the lunch box is coming back half-eaten or worse untouched because your child does not eat without watching that favorite cartoon.
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Families
Swipe These 7 Insider “Show, Don’t Tell” Tactics Top Businesses Use, to Sell Like a Pro
Showing something to prove a point beats plain telling because you’ve got supporting proof. When I teach my toddler the alphabet and say A for Apple, it is easier to bring an apple in front of him and show him an apple. So he can relate to it better. Since the time we were kids, showing makes more sense than just telling.
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Journal
14 Confidence-boosting Tips for Interview Success. Top Story - January 2021.
A job interview is a gateway to a better career and a better life. Hence, it is vital to prepare for it in the best way, leaving no stones unturned. Employers and probable business partners are not looking for meticulous robots. Businesses need people who do better than follow instructions; leaders who can make decisions in their capacity to benefit the company in the long run. More often than not, an interview's success depends less on the technical skills and competencies and leans much more than you think on the attitude, and personality one exudes
By Brinda Koushik5 years ago in Journal
