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What Should Children Become When They Grow Up? A New Way to Think About It.
A lot of children grow up believing that they must become something when they grow up. A doctor. A pilot. A filmmaker. An athlete. A chef. And almost always, the “something” they must become is a profession . We encourage children to dream, yes, but so often the dream we hand to them is a narrow, pre-defined one. Become successful in this. Become great in that. As though what children should become when they grow up is a fixed, predetermined answer. This morning, at 5:30 a
Sumana Sethuraman
Nov 164 min read


A Lesson on Warmth: The Role of Scientific Thinking in Relationships
Observing before concluding isn’t just for science—it’s a life skill that can lead to fewer misunderstandings and stronger connections.
Sumana Sethuraman
Aug 22, 20243 min read


What it Means to be a Partner, Parent, Educator, and Adult. What it Means to be Human.
In a world brimming with wisdom found in books, theories, and programs discussing healthy relationships, parenting, and education, I’m...
Sumana Sethuraman
Nov 4, 20236 min read


Nurturing the Will: Empowering Children for a Life of Purpose
Rudolf Steiner, a proponent of education based on anthroposophy (the wisdom of the human being), put forth the idea of the three-fold...
Sumana Sethuraman
Jul 1, 20237 min read
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