Rosama Francis

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,...

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...

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...