Appreciating Others—Experience, Not Theory!

We learn to think of others by the examples of our parents, teachers, and mentors, but we can also be encouraged in this by school activities. Jaya and Usha give two examples of the types of activities that help children expand their awareness. For more information on Education for life, go to http://www.edforlife.org Explore more insights in “Awake and Ready” … Read More

Can You Teach Friendship?

Can You Teach Friendship? Is it important for children to learn how to be friends? What is the best way for teachers and parents to teach this and other life skills? Jaya and Usha discuss incidents from their own childhoods and emphasize addressing issues as they arise and teaching through experience. For more information on Education for life, go to … Read More

Excitement vs. Happiness

Dive into Awake and Ready by Susan (Usha) Dermond, a revolutionary book that empowers children through energy-based learning. Drawing from her diverse background in education, Usha challenges the notion that “reasonable explanations” are always effective for children’s emotional growth. Instead, she explores yogic principles, as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, and how they can change the flow of energy to foster calmness … Read More

Nurture Enthusiasm

Dive into Awake and Ready by Susan (Usha) Dermond, a revolutionary book that empowers children through energy-based learning. Drawing from her diverse background in education, Usha challenges the notion that “reasonable explanations” are always effective for children’s emotional growth. Instead, she explores yogic principles, as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, and how they can change the flow of energy to foster calmness … Read More