Hey there, This issue is for two audience groups - the teenagers and the adults/professionals. It's designed to work seamlessly for both groups. The goal is to maintain relevance, clarity, and engagement for both groups, without dumbing down or making it too formal. This Week’s Focus: Clarity in Writing "Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic." These words by Dumbledore are the greatest truth about the power words yield. They have the ability to harm...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Are you really helping your child by deciding everything for them? It’s a hard pill to swallow. You love your child. You want to shield them from hurt, bad choices, and failure. But if you’re constantly deciding everything for them, from their snack choices to their future careers, here’s the grim reality: You’re not protecting them. You’re preventing them from growing up. Kids need to learn the real lessons and this is how to help them get there, one small...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey there, Here's your bite-sized guide to better writing & sharper thinking. This Week’s Focus: Writing That Connects You wish you had paid more attention during your English classes at school, don’t you, when you’ve to draft an email to your client or boss or manager now? Whether you're writing a cover letter, a blog post, or a thought-provoking LinkedIn comment, your words matter. And how you say something is just as important as what you say. It’s never too late to build your language...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! How did kids go from "Yay! Summer break!" to "Ugh, I'm bored," even after a trip halfway across the world? When a friend’s son walked in looking glum after an overseas vacation, I was left wondering when he declared “It was boring”. Boring?! When did holidays, the high point of the vacations of childhood, start to lose their sparkle? Really needs looking into. “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my Fellow Wordsmith, The beauty of any language is in its usage. The best way to experience its richness is to practice it in its entirety, through reading and writing, in whatever forms you enjoy. Often what trips us is when we get caught in minor tangles of grammar or vocabulary. The objective is to overcome these small hiccups and enjoy using the language. Sharpen your skills with these nuggets. Tip to Build Your Reading Skill Don’t just tell emotions, show them. A clenched jaw or...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Can you believe it’s already mid-year? The weeks have flown by, quietly but quickly. If it feels a little surreal, you're not alone. That’s the beauty (and mystery) of time: the more engaged you are, the faster it moves.So take this as your gentle check-in:Where are you with the goals you set earlier this year? “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” - Marie Forleo Mid-Year Is Your Power Pause Now’s the...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, my Fellow Wordsmith, Welcome to the very first edition of The Wordsmith Weekly! This space is for all of you who love to think, read, imagine and express yourselves with confidence. Whether you’re a student (of course, we’re all students for life), a keen reader or just beginning your journey in this literary world, this newsletter is your corner to grow your skills, one word at a time. The objective is to build strong English skills which can help you to communicate more...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! It’s summertime. Kids get a break from school. And before they start with their chants of “I’m bored”, be ready with a list of activities you can ask them to try out. These activities are creative, engaging, some are challenging, and most importantly they can be modified and altered to suit your requirements. Whether playing by themselves or with the family and friends, these activities quietly build their cognitive, kinetic and social skills. Here goes. "Nothing...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! I’m excited to announce the launch of my new course, “Elevate Your English: Reading and Writing for Real Life”! I got the idea for this course when I saw the struggles of some of the smartest teenagers. Their exceptional grades were the envy of their friends and peers. But when it came to presenting their essays for college admissions, they were lost. Their thoughts were not structured, the ideas were scattered, the words lacked the punch, and though comfortable...
3 months ago • 1 min read