Parenting
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
W@W - Nethu Wickramasinghe
It takes a great deal of effort to strike a balance between work and life. But this wasn’t the case for Nethu Wickramasinghe or her husband as they
Uni in the time of corona
It seemed like yesterday you were walking your five year old through the school gates to their first day of school. Carefully plaited pigtails flying
Life Lessons From Dad
Celebrating Father’s Day over the weekend got us thinking; what’s the best advice we’ve heard from our dads?
Virtual learning for Preschool & Primary
The pandemic has brought forward many new norms and virtual classrooms have become an essential part of social structure and have evolved into the new
Wiz Phonics: Making learning fun and simple
Zahara Tharique, mom of 6-year-old twins Liyanah and Eesa, kickstarted Wiz Phonics after researching ways in which she could teach them letters and so
Happy Toddler: Practical life activities for kids & toddlers
Azmina Nooruddin along with her three-year-old son Rayaan Razik started a fun Instagram Page during the lockdown period in Sri Lanka as “Happy_Toddl
Education Sector: Bounce back strategies
With COVID-19 the education sector too is at a standstill. Apart from students having to adjust to online teaching methods, school boards are also wor
Responding To Children In A Post-Disaster Situation
The Easter Sunday attack has put Sri Lanka into grief, so much so that some find it difficult to handle the trauma.
Books on Wheels to the rescue!
One of the biggest tasks that come your way as a parent or a guardian is to prepare your child’s school books for the new academic year.
Does your baby have ‘Coochy Coochy soft’ skin ?
There’s nothing like the touch of your baby’s skin against yours – it feels so soft, so new. Baby’s skin is also delicate, and will remain th
GAIA launches in Sri Lanka
GAIA is Sri Lanka’s first natural, organic and safest baby care range that was created in the kitchen of a mother whose child had eczema. Present in
Connecting With Your Child
Mums in Colombo in conjunction with the Grassrooted Trust has organised two knowledge sharing sessions for parents of children between 8 and 16 years
Can you be pregnant on a vegan or vegetarian diet?
Yes! You totally can. Many vegetarians and vegans will understand the frustration when telling the good news to family and friends that they are asked
Fathers And The Hardships They Face
In lieu of Father’s Day which falls on Sunday, a few fathers spoke to us about their lives and the hardships they face from time to time.
Mother’s Day Is Everyday
In view of Mother’s Day which fell on Sunday, we spoke to a few mothers to find out the challenges they face in the present day and what they enjoy
Lankan Moms vs Technology
Our mothers are truly amazing. They successfully gave birth to us and managed to keep us alive for so long. They taught us everything we know and fixe
Is Being A Mum Getting Tougher By The Day?
Every mum worries about their children. Be it about falling while playing, or eating well or their entire future in general regardless of how old you
Taking A Day Off Vs. Receiving Gifts
This Mother’s Day we speak to mums to find out what they really want!
The where and how of adoptions in Sri Lanka
In order to give an insight to our readers on this process Life Online spoke to a few individuals to find out the criteria for adopting a child, the f
Connecting Yards
Having had a passion for patchwork from her younger days, Nazra Nazimudeen wanted to take it to the next level. With the birth of her baby boy, Nazra
Seasonal behaviour
Obviously with the holidays around the corner and with the run up to Christmas your days and nights will be filled with parties and family gatherings.
The Art of Failing Gracefully
A forgotten book, an unprepared for test or even incomplete homework, it drives me to utter vexation that my children have found themselves in such si
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