In Finland, children don’t just read books in classrooms — they sometimes read to dogs in libraries and cows on farms! These are special therapy dogs and calm farm animals who are trained to sit quietly and listen. Why do they do this? Because dogs and cows don’t judge or laugh if a child makes …
In many villages in India, there are small schools where only one teacher teaches all the children. There are over 1 lakh (100,000+) such schools in our country! This one teacher has to teach all subjects — like maths, English, science — and sometimes even teach different classes at the same time in the …
1, A new report shared by the Financial Times says that many children as young as 11 are already becoming addicted to smartphones, social media and video games. In fact, almost one out of every three children in this age group shows signs of overuse or dependence. Experts say this is not just about “too …
Did You Know? In Vietnam, some schools have started giving students school uniforms made from banana plant fibre instead of normal cloth. Yes — real banana stems! These uniforms are soft, comfortable and perfect for hot weather, because banana fibre is light and lets the skin breathe. It is also naturally antibacterial, which means it helps prevent sweat and skin rashes. The best part? It …
1. Fruit-Only Snack Hour One evening snack = ONLY fresh fruit (no biscuits, no chips). Watermelon, papaya, chikoo, grapes = energy without overload. 2. Dahi Party Bowl Plain curd + pinch of jaggery + fruit chunks → tastes like dessert, heals tummy. 3. Chana Chaat Power Boiled chana (black / white) + lemon + …
Dr Ashok Borkar’s intensive Goa workshop transforms young homoeopaths into confident practitioners — by teaching them what medical college doesn’t. The aim of the workshop was to equip budding homeopaths with the skills and confidence necessary to start their own practice. The workshop was a huge success with many of the participants reporting that now they were in a better position to manage both …
A 10-year-old Indian girl travels across Finland, Brazil, Kenya, Japan, Austria and the Middle East — tasting, trading and discovering how children live, learn and lunch around the planet. Hi! I’m Anaya, 10 years old from India — and I just went on the most exciting trip across the world with a backpack full …
Here is what goUNMUTE reporter Janet J. Mascarenhas finds out from Sanjana Seth Part II “Sex Education Cannot Start in Class 9 — It Must Start When Puberty Begins” By Dr. Sanjana Seth MA, PhD, Psychologist & Psychotherapist,Consultant at SMRC Hospital Chicalim Step-wise it is excellent because we as Indians do not talk about …
Here is what goUNMUTE reporter Janet J Mascarenhas finds out from Cecille Rodrigues. Part I “Kids Hit Puberty at 10. Our Conversations Start at 16. Something’s Off.” By Cecille Rodrigues Co Founder of Encore Academy of performing arts and founder of #rostogoa fight for safer roads When children start entering puberty — when …
Janet Mascarenhas brings you an update from schools around town 1. Our Lady of Succour High School, Nagao The school often conducts outdoor lessons for their students, where they learn alongside nature. They maintain a kitchen garden on the terrace. Children are exposed to gardening with first hand. Students witnessed and were …
