Urmika DeviDear Playground KarenIt started as a lazy weekend afternoon, At an ordinary suburban playground. A little girl sat atop the monkey bars, Giggling and chatting…Nov 7, 20231Nov 7, 20231
Urmika DeviAlways, The BusToddlers notice BUS! they scream in delight. location, location, location.May 22, 20232May 22, 20232
Urmika DeviTo Teach a Second Language, We Had to Squash English and Add a Third.“To Have A Second Language is to Possess A Second Soul “ — CharlemagneApr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023
Urmika DeviWhy (and How) to Diversify Your Children’s Bookshelves.A 2018 study of race in America revealed that 77% of children’s literature featured animals and White characters compared to only 23%…Apr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2023
Urmika DeviSomething to Remember— 3 Tricks for Live Performance.Someone once congratulated me after a performance: “There were times when I just sat back, closed my eyes, and was immersed in the…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Urmika DeviTips for the Serious Dancer — Stop Practicing and Start Training.Dance is an awesome and intense craft. It takes years for dancers to develop physical and cognitive coordination, endurance, flexibility…Apr 6, 20232Apr 6, 20232
Urmika DeviThe Fine-Tuned Art of Music PracticeThis piece is about learning and practicing an instrument. I’ll be back with a companion piece for dancers.Mar 24, 20231Mar 24, 20231
Urmika DeviWandering Together Towards a “Quality Time.”I used to go places for any number of good reasons: work trip, great airfare, never-been-there-why-not, destination wedding, and of course…Mar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
Urmika DeviBackpacking Japan with Kids (+ Zip Airline Review)For years, Japan has been on our travel list because the language and culture are familiar to our kids (see upcoming post, for more on…Mar 12, 20232Mar 12, 20232