Category Archives: Education

Disability Services at Universities

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Reena

Recently, I spent a week working at a University in an office for Disability Services.  It was quite enlightening because I never knew much about such departments or that these services existed.  One reason is that I am blessed not … Continue reading →

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Smarter, Faster…but Going Nowhere???

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Reena

We are in quite an age of information and technology and this is molding our lifestyles as well as the focus of our future generations.  Yet is it always for the best?  We have smart phones, smart cars, and all … Continue reading →

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Music Calms the Savage Beast….and Much More!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Reena

Today I went to my son, Shaan’s, 3rd grade Chimes Concert.  It was very well done and well coordinated and I enjoyed it even though I didn’t know what to expect from a chimes concert.  I was so proud of … Continue reading →

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Teaching our kids community service…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Reena

Many of our kids are growing up quite comfortable financially and they often have little exposure to others that are not.  They have a very narrow and privileged view of the world.  They are definitely lucky and I wouldn’t want … Continue reading →

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Are the ‘best schools’ giving kids the best opportunities?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Reena

An ongoing debate with my friends has been about whether we should put our kids into the highest rated schools or is a decent school ok?  Being of Indian heritage and from an educated family, there was always an emphasis … Continue reading →

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