02/06/2026
The Growth Riddle
By Mrs.Purnima Shetye
Peeschool coach
Parent guide
The Growth Riddle is a service that is dedicated to building of joyous relationships between parents, teachers and children by empowering individuals through appropriate learning and guidance.
02/06/2026
Parenting isn’t a set of techniques or perfect methods… it’s a mindful choice we make every single day. ✨
To nurture, to listen, to understand.
To give our children a safe space where they feel secure enough to explore, fail, learn, and grow. 🌱
Protection matters… but what matters even more is raising independent little souls who believe in themselves. 💛
Because the goal isn’t to control their journey — it’s to empower them to walk it confidently. 🌈
Why "How was school?" is a conversation-killer for 4-year-olds. 🤐
For a preschooler, school is a giant blur of activity. Asking them to "report" on it can feel like a heavy task.
When we leave "school talk" at the door, we give them the space to express their actual feelings. We move from being "The Teacher's Assistant" to being "The Safe Space."
After a day of following rules, sharing toys, and learning "circle time" manners, your little one needs to know they can just be. If we spend dinner asking about what they "learned" or if they finished their lunchbox, we’re keeping them in "student mode." 🛑
Try creating a "School-Free Zone" to let their imagination lead:
Ask about the imaginary dragon they saw in the clouds. 🐉
Talk about the funniest face they made today. 🤪
Listen to their "big stories" without correcting the details.
The Result: You aren't just building communication; you’re building a lifelong foundation of trust.
Why are Gen Z & Alpha children reluctant to write? ✍️
Purnima Ma’am breaks it down with real insights every parent should know.
Today’s children: • Don’t get enough daily finger exercise
• Rarely see adults writing around them
• Are more used to scrolling than holding a pencil
And here’s the truth — writing isn’t just about fingers and wrist. It involves the arms, shoulders, back, and core strength too!
Start small at home with these simple daily activities to build writing readiness:
Sorting grains (dal, rice)
Using a spray bottle
Kneading dough
Peeling fruits & vegetables
Applying fevicol with fingertips
Squeezing sponges
Cloth clipping activities
Tearing & crumpling paper
Threading beads
Playing with clay or dough
Strong fingers = confident writers 💪
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😮💨Working Parents Dilemma Answered by Purnima Ma'am 🤓✨
😩 Every time you give in to a tantrum, you teach your child that it works. 🙂↕️
Purnima Ma’am answers the biggest parenting doubts:
— Screen-time tantrums 📱
— Saying NO without guilt ❌
— Being firm without being harsh 👀
Boundaries aren’t cruelty. They are clarity. 😇
Purnima maam is having an engaging session with Parents, solving their doubts, easing their insecurities and guiding them to build a safe and happy childhood for their children. Let's de riddle childhood together parents! ✨ Reach us out - DM us your doubts, challenges and fears, let's have the much needed conversation!!! 📄
🧠 🌟 How Stories 📚 will change your child’s behaviour 🌟 🤔
09/03/2026
For Women’s Day St. Vincent’s College facilitated women from diverse fields. Purnima Kulkarni Shetye was one of them. She was felicitated for her 47+ years contribution in education of which over 3 decades have been dedicated to Early Years Education and Early Years Teacher Education.
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