Nitasha ManchandaHomeschooling went from fringe to elite — what can parents of school-going kids learn from it?When I first fell down the rabbit hole of exploring education, some of the most interesting ideas I came across were from the homeschooling…Jan 23, 20182Jan 23, 20182
Nitasha ManchandaHow technology can make our kids better learners: MIT Media Lab’s Mitch Resnick on raising digital…“Instead of making kindergarten like the rest of school, we need to make the rest of school (indeed, the rest of life) more like…Mar 30, 20173Mar 30, 20173
Nitasha ManchandaAre our children’s book shelves diverse enough?Growing up in India, as solidly part of the majority (at least in terms of race and religion), I never fully appreciated the importance of…Feb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
Nitasha ManchandaOn the importance of reading aloud to kids (even after they’re reading independently)….“We have an obligation to read aloud to our children. To read them things they enjoy. To read to them stories we are already tired of. To…Nov 9, 20161Nov 9, 20161
Nitasha ManchandaColoring books: mindful or mindless?The adult coloring book craze has been in full swing for several years now. The beautifully detailed books by Scottish illustrator Johanna…Aug 2, 2016Aug 2, 2016
Nitasha ManchandaYale Child Study Center’s Erika Christakis on why most Preschool ‘crafts’ are counterfeit and serve…Like many parents, I’ve felt a vague sense of panic about the cookie-cutter arts and crafts projects that most young children are…May 10, 20161May 10, 20161
Nitasha ManchandaHow Design Thinking Can Transform Your Child’s CreativityWhat’s the bottom line?Apr 12, 2016Apr 12, 2016