Amita Mittal Goel

Last week was a big milestone for my daughter Mannat went on her very first school trip ! She was gone for  two nights and three days  at the beautiful  Ashokan Center , surrounded by nature, adventure, and friends. It was the first time she stayed away from home that long, and I have to admit  while I missed her, I couldn’t be prouder of how much she learned and grew in those few days. 🏹 Learning New Skills Mannat came back full of stories and excitement. She told us about trying  archery  for the first time, how she learned to aim carefully, stay calm, and celebrate each little success. She also got a taste of history by learning  blacksmithing , where she saw how fire and metal come together to create something strong and lasting. She also loved the  team-building games , where everyone had to work together, think creatively, and support each other. It was so heartwarming to hear how they encouraged one another and learned the importance of t...

History, they say, doesn't repeat itself—but it does rhyme. A curious coincidence brings together two seemingly distant years, 1918 and 2019, with more than just a shared calendar. These two years, 101 years apart, were both preludes to global crises that left the world reeling. What connects them? Same calendar. Same day starts. And eerily, the same story of a silent killer sweeping the globe. 🗓 Calendar Twins: 1918 vs. 2019 At first glance, 1918 and 2019 share something simple yet symbolic: the  exact same calendar structure . Both years started on a  Tuesday . Both were  non-leap years . Every date of the year fell on the same weekday. That means January 1st was a Tuesday, February 14th a Thursday, July 4th a Thursday, and December 25th a Wednesday—in both years. It’s a rare alignment, and in this case, it carries more weight than mere dates. 🌍 Twin Tragedies: A Century Apart While the calendar was in sync, so were the warnings the world failed to hear in time. 🦠 19...

Dear Mom, Today is Mother’s Day—and we think every day should be your day! But today is extra special, and we want to tell you how much we love you. From the time we wake up to bedtime (even when we say we’re not sleepy), you are always there for us. You clap the loudest at our dance shows, you never miss our taekwondo tests, and you cheer for us when we swim like little fish. You help us remember our uniforms, water bottles, hair ties, and even our dance steps. You’re like our coach, helper, and number one fan—all at the same time! Mom, you are our hero. Not just because you take us to all our classes or help us when we’re tired, but because you believe in us no matter what. I just remember when I had start my Long course season in April and started to use the snorkel during practice and I was crying every time and even if you did not come so I just made an excuse to forget. I know you believe me and give me time as a push to me and encourage to me and talk to my coach. Finally before...

Recently, my daughter came home bursting with excitement after her class trip to Commerce Plaza. She could barely stop talking about her “job,” the teamwork, the decisions she had to make—and most impressively—how grown-up she felt. As a parent, it was one of those eye-opening moments when I realized how powerful hands-on learning can truly be. Commerce Plaza isn’t just a fun field trip. It’s a fully immersive, kid-sized city where 5th graders take on real-world roles—bankers, doctors, reporters, business owners, and more. My daughter was assigned the role of a  bookkeeper , and the experience gave her an early glimpse into the world of work and responsibility. Here’s why I believe experiences like this are so valuable for our children: 1.  It Opens Their Eyes to New Possibilities My daughter didn’t just pretend to be a bookkeeper—she truly embraced the role. She learned how to track financial transactions, write checks, and even create financial sheets. When her manager went ...

  Introduction Generation Alpha—children born from  2010 to 2025 —are the first to grow up entirely in the digital age. While we often hear about their screen time or tech skills, there's far more beneath the surface. These kids are reshaping how we parent, teach, market, and plan for the future. Let’s explore what Gen Alpha means through the eyes of four key stakeholders:  Parents, Educators, Marketers, and Policymakers . 1. For Parents: Raising Digital Natives with Balance Why it matters:  Your child might be able to navigate a tablet before tying their shoes, but raising Gen Alpha requires more than just keeping up with technology. Opportunities:  Gen Alpha learns faster, adapts quickly, and often shows early signs of creativity and innovation thanks to interactive tech and personalized content. Challenges:  Screen addiction, shorter attention spans, and emotional disconnect can arise if screen time isn’t managed. What parents can do: Encourage a healthy...

  Introduction Move over Millennials and Gen Z—there’s a new generation on the rise. Born from 2010 onward,  Generation Alpha  is growing up in a world where AI, voice assistants, tablets, and virtual classrooms are as normal as crayons and bicycles were to previous generations. As the first generation entirely born in the 21st century, Gen Alpha is not just tech-savvy—they’re  tech-native . But what really sets them apart, and why should we care? Who Are Generation Alpha? Gen Alpha refers to children born roughly between  2010 and 2025 . They are the children of Millennials and the younger siblings of Gen Z. What makes them unique is their  deep integration with technology  from birth. Many learned to swipe before they could speak, and their earliest learning tools included YouTube Kids, smart toys, and voice assistants. Key Characteristics of Gen Alpha Hyper-Connected : Growing up in a fully digital environment, Gen Alpha is immersed in screens and i...