Indians hit their Children in public Places – and don’t feel guilty about it! – 8 Jun 16
Swami Balendu describes how he daily sees people hitting their children in their restaurant – and how this is part of Indian culture.
Apra’s Fantasy creating fictional Worlds – 20 May 16
Swami Balendu tells about his daughter Apra who is using her fantasy to create more and more stories around fictional characters.
How happy a Child can be about the Wipers of a Car! – 17 May 16
Swami Balendu tells about Apra's fascination about the car wipers and the rain running down the windows. Read about some small things that can create big happiness.
The Joy of a Child about simple Things – 16 May 16
Swami Balendu describes the small things that fascinated Apra and made her happy on their journey through Germany.
Can Men have Babies? Why not? – Questions of a Four-Year-Old – 8 Mar 16
Swami Balendu tells of his daughter getting to know more about babies, parents, birth and life including funny questions and thoughts!
Why do Indians think Children have to be afraid of their Parents? – 8 Dec 15
Swami Balendu describes how school books reflect the Indian culture of raising children with the fear of their parents, especially the father.
Crying Children on your Plane? What to do – and what not to do! – 17 Nov 15
Swami Balendu writes about the situation everybody dreads: when you are in a plane with several children and a least one is crying and screaming! What to do?
Don’t shout – be nice with Children! – 10 Nov 15
Swami Balendu tells of a beautiful evening which was tainted by one person's remark to his daughter. He suggests people to consider the feelings of children before barking at them!
When Apra washed a Tiger – 28 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells of an afternoon when his nearly four-year-old daughter decided that she wanted to wash a tiger. Read the whole story here.
Some Children have Difficulty learning – but Violence won’t change that! – 24 Sep 15
Swami Balendu tells once more why violence cannot help: you are there for making children better human beings, not only for making them remember information!