One Child at a Time

  "No man is an Island," the saying goes.  Therefore surrounding ourselves with family and friends for support and comfort in both times of joy and distress is very important. For me, the core of my support lies in the supportive relationship I have with my husband and children. They are a strong protective factor against those challenges of life we as humans encounter daily. My husband has been my source of inspiration, comfort, and well-being. He constantly strives to create an environment where the kids and I can strive and function optimally. Honestly, I wouldn't be in this program if it were not for him; he does not just push. He does whatever he can to get me going. His commitment is outstanding. I remembered there were difficult moments during my undergraduate, I felt like giving up. He would cheer me up and did whatever he could to get me to the finishing line. We are so connected that, to an outsider, we some fraternal twins; we are so interconnected that we do a

  Two Selected quotes :- “Play is our favorite way of learning”-Diane Ackerman “What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever”-Mary Jo Putney Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps build self-worth by giving a child a sense of their abilities and feeling good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in what they are doing. Play helps to nurture imagination and give a child a sense of adventure. Through this, they learn essential skills such as problem-solving, working with others, and sharing. As a child, I was encouraged to explore outdoor play by my parents and the community; it was the norm for a child to go outdoors and play because it is incredibly beneficial and crucial for our development. Playing with others allows us to learn the culture. Growing up, we spent most of our time playing outside the house. Technology was not an ever-present part of our daily lives. As kids, we engaged in so many ac