<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rosama Francis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosama Francis]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:31:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rosamafrancis.com/hi/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rewiring of childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I missed an opportunity to be part of a child’s #tribe. A little girl in my neighborhood returned from her grandmother’s home, and while we were all happy to see her, our busy city lives quickly pulled us away. I would see her occasionally and engage in baby talk, but I failed to notice what mattered. At just three years old, she wasn’t responding to her name, making eye contact, or speaking clearly. I regret not guiding her parents when it mattered most. The truth is,...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/rewiring-of-childhood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5393530eb6d92caeeb88b1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:22:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a05f85524ba14081976d3dc31819daf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamboo canes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other day, I noticed a stack of bamboo canes at Nadumuttam, a local grocery store. Curious, I asked the shopkeeper what they were for. His response stunned me:  “To discipline children. In fact, it is one of our fastest-selling items.” I froze for a moment, trying to process it. In 2025, with everything we now know about child psychology, neuroscience, and learning ,how is this still normal?  “Hitting children is not discipline; it is punishment. And punishment doesn’t teach better...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/bamboo-canes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a537ebc0eb6d92caeeb5158</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:50:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b3cca_6fcecee4d79b4d1288fc1dd0a65c4053~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_663,h_498,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeguarding readiness...new normal at schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education is changing faster than ever, but transformation isn’t just about policies or technology, it’s about people. Teachers, parents, and leaders carry the emotional weight of change, and how we support them will determine whether schools truly become future‑ready. Leading Change in Schools The COVID‑19 lockdown accelerated transformation across education. Leaders, teachers, and parents were suddenly thrust into a new normal, forcing schools to restructure, innovate, and adapt at...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/safeguarding-readiness-new-normal-at-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f374503187e1f2a3a3958e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:49:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2b3cca_fcfa03fc57814ad1b926230802e4f662~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Body and Mind Connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every thought , imagined or real , creates a response in the body. A cascade of biochemical messengers flows through us, shaping feelings and emotions, often without our conscious awareness. The unconscious mind, like a vast super‑computer, filters present reality through memories laid down in our early years. Positive experiences build supportive beliefs, while repeated hurts or trauma can seed limiting ones like “I am unsafe” or “Life is hard.” Research continues to show how emotions leave...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/the-body-mind-connect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f374503187e1f2a3a3958d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6fb5abb1c73d4844bbe083e86ce0719b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching for School Leaders : Flourishing Beyond Stress and Isolation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headship is one of the most rewarding roles in education and one of the loneliest. Principals carry the weight of their schools on their shoulders, often with little space to process their own emotions. The stress of constant decision‑making, the isolation of leadership, and the pressure to deliver outcomes can leave leaders feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from the joy that first drew them to the profession. Principal coaching exists to change that. It provides a safe, confidential space...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/school-leadership-coaching</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f374503187e1f2a3a3958c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:42:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57ebac21aa041a47b934f8f5c394ebd6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting and the Child’s Interface with Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that feels out of control, the home becomes the child’s first compass. Every pattern we set, in words, emotions, and boundaries, shapes how they will meet life beyond our doors. Our urban lives are patterned to pull us away from mindfulness. For children, this disconnection often begins at home, where the pace of modern living and societal expectations shape how they learn to see themselves and the world. Parents play the most decisive role in this interface. When children grow up...]]></description><link>https://www.rosamafrancis.com/post/looking-inwards-mindfullness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f374503187e1f2a3a3958b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6884208e11064b9e93bf9615cb357ab3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rosama Francis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>