Parenting
The Performance of Appreciation: Why We Turned Mother’s Day into a Press Release
The Monday following the second Sunday of May is characterized by a specific kind of quiet. The digital sirens have ceased, the floral arrangements ar
PIPPIN – A Passion Project that Evolved into a Growing Retail Brand
Pippin, which commenced as a personal experience of the Founder & Director Dineshika Nanayakkara, has evolved into a one-stop shop catering to newborn
Hello Amma – A Return-to-Work Programme for Mums
Returning to work after a career break is challenging for most mothers. Besides the emotional guilt, there are various obstacles, such as the expectat
Why Sri Lanka Still Fumbles Sex Ed: And What That’s Doing to Our Youth
It’s not often that a piece of latex makes national headlines. But Sri Lanka is once again debating whether condom use belongs in classrooms, with t
Breaking the stigma around male infertility in Sri Lanka
In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, blaming them fo
The Unseen Weight of Mum Guilt:Chasing Ambitions, Missing Milestones
Today, I’m sitting thousands of miles away from home, in a bustling foreign city, surrounded by opportunity, excitement, and the very thing I’ve w
Clicks, Cash, and Culture: Sri Lanka’s OnlyFans Wave
There was a time when “content creator” meant vlogging, cooking videos, or maybe even makeup tutorials. But the digital world has evolved - and in
What Are We Really Doing to Prevent Sexual Assault?
The news out of Homagama has shaken the country - not because it’s new, but because it’s heartbreakingly familiar. A 15-year-old girl, gang sexual
Netflix’s Adolescence and Toxic Masculinity
Netflix’s Adolescence opens with a bang - literally. A 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) finds his seemingly ordinary life torn apart
How to Protect Your Son from the Manosphere: A Guide for Parents
The rise of figures like Andrew Tate and the toxic online culture of the ’’manosphere’’ have left many parents wondering: How do I protect my
Old School Wisdom: Goolbai Gunasekara
This week, we’re excited to feature Goolbai Gunasekara – a celebrated educator, author, and true beacon of wisdom. With a lifetime of experience u
Unorthodox Schooling
There has been a troubling unprofessionalism in the Dept. of Education these last few decades and it is pleasing to see that the advent of AI has forc
Sri Lankan Parents And Their Beloved Quirks
If there’s one thing all Sri Lankans can agree on, it’s this: our parents are in a league of their own. They’re equal parts hilarious, resourcef
Single Mothers
Being a single mom is not easy. We spoke to some single moms about the challenges of being one.
Is Instant Gratification Killing the Reading Habit Among Youngsters?
It’s no secret that many young people today are reading less than previous generations. As the world becomes increasingly digital, with content avai
Helping your Child Cope with a Separation and Divorce
A separation or divorce among parents is a particularly difficult period for children. It is important that they feel loved by both parents despite th
The impact of childhood attachments on adult relationships
Did you know that every hug, smile and conversation we have with other people is most likely influenced by invisible patterns from our childhood?
Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must Come Together
The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tragedy isn’t someth
From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?
The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the psychology of belief
Couples Who Work In The Same Profession
Couples who work in the same profession do full-time jobs that are demanding and their working lives and personal lives are deeply intertwined. Howev
Parenting and Growing Up in the 21st Century
Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross section of people, in
Wedding Bliss or Miss? The Controversy of Child-Free Celebrations
The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings are supposed to
When Your Kids Leave...
Being a parent means you will face good and bad times, however perhaps one of the biggest challenges parents face is when their children leave h
The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Rethinking Discipline in Sri Lanka
Imagine a world where a child’s punishment isn’t measured in screams, but in a chilling silence. A recent video, a stark reminder etched in pixels
Anushka Hayes: Founder of The Little Club
Anushka Hayes, the founder of The Little Club, has created an inspiring haven for students to unwind and explore their creativity after school. Recogn
From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on Transforming Breastfeeding Support
The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, felt frustrating
Beyond the Evil Stepmother: Celebrating the Moms Who Stepped Up
We all know the story. The wicked stepmother who swoops in, poisons apples, and generally makes life miserable for our favourite princesses (thanks a
“I don’t believe that home schooling is for everyone” - Yasodhara Pathanjali
Life/parenting coach, fine artist, and designer Yasodhara Pathanjali is no stranger to homeschooling. Born and brought up in London, Yasodhara was hom
’’Momma said’’ - Parenting from the heart
Despite the cutting of umbilical ties that bound mother and child, an invisible thread of connectivity has taken its place, binding them forever in he
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