Dr Sheeba Jojo

Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

How to be valuable at your workplace

True value comes from integrity, contribution and the positive impact we make on others

The most valuable professionals understand that another person’s success does not diminish their own. They share knowledge, offer encouragement, mentor colleagues and celebrate achievements without feeling threatened.

Let children discover what they can do

Independent learning begins when adults guide, question and know when to step back

Our children do not need adults who constantly tell them what to do. They need adults who gently nudge them towards discovery.

Teaching our children to care for the elderly

Shared stories and unhurried visits help nurture kindness and respect across generations

There is something profoundly beautiful about watching a child hold a grandparent’s hand, listen to stories from another era or patiently help an older person with a simple task.

The greatest gift parents can give is their presence

Children may forget school milestones, but they will remember who stood beside them

Parenthood is a journey marked by milestones, but it is also a collection of seemingly ordinary moments that quietly become extraordinary memories.

Teaching the future: Why teachers matter more than ever

Technology can transform learning, but it cannot replace the human connection

Students may forget the details of a particular lesson or examination, but remember the teacher who encouraged them when they doubted themselves, challenged them to think differently or showed them kindness at a difficult moment.

When did waiting for a reply become unacceptable?

In an age of instant communication, taking time to think can be a mark of wisdom

A pause in communication gives us an opportunity to move beyond our first reaction. It allows emotion to settle, facts to emerge and perspective to take shape.

Teaching children to be human in the age of AI

As technology grows smarter, empathy, judgment and human connection matter more than ever

The real question is whether, amid algorithms and artificial intelligence, children will retain the qualities that make us distinctly human - empathy, compassion, curiosity, courage, kindness, discernment, resilience, patience and the ability to form meaningful relationships.

Why every child should grow a plant

A small pot of greenery can teach patience, responsibility and a lifelong love of nature

Gardening may appear to be an old-fashioned pastime but hidden beneath its simplicity are some of life’s most enduring lessons.

The best holiday moments are the ones you never post

Screens can capture memories, but they should not replace living them

The greatest souvenirs of a memorable holiday have rarely been material objects or perfectly curated photographs. They are the stories that families continue to recount years later.

Summer memories are made, not scheduled

Holidays should build skills, curiosity and family bonds, not screen habits

One of the greatest casualties of modern childhood is sustained reading. Parents would do well to revive the tradition of family reading hours.

Why are we so connected, yet so lonely?

Technology has made communication easier, but genuine connection requires much more

Many of us are physically together but mentally elsewhere. Conversations compete with notifications.

Why the best friendships ask for less

The strongest bonds are built not on demands or scorekeeping, but on trust and space

The strongest friendships are built on goodwill rather than obligation.

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