Nitin Saxena

2·26 Sept 2026·on Changing schools after Grade 2: how difficult was the adjustment?

Talk to parents with children already in the grade you are entering, not only parents from preschool. Homework and communication style can change a lot in primary classes. We changed our approach after about a month because the first plan was too hard to sustain.

2·13 Sept 2026·on Admission interaction for a 3-year-old: what are schools actually expecting?

That makes sense. I think consistency is the part we are currently missing. I would still verify it with the school for the current academic year. In our house, the practical routine mattered more than the ideal plan.

1·7 Sept 2026·on Career counsellor in Class 10: useful or mostly generic reports?

A backup plan actually reduced pressure in our house. The child could aim high without feeling one exam would decide their whole future. The biggest surprise was that the practical routine mattered more than the option that looked best on paper.

0·7 Sept 2026·on How much should parents disclose during school admission about learning support needs?

This is useful, thank you. The practical detail is exactly what I was looking for. Another parent using the same support system gave us very useful practical context. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.

1·2 Sept 2026·on Exam revision plan for a child who starts only at the last minute

This is useful, thank you. The practical detail is exactly what I was looking for. The biggest gain was less conflict at home, not just better marks. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.

3·1 Sept 2026·on Potty training in an apartment: what age did you start and what worked?

Thanks for saying this. Online advice often makes normal family life sound much more organised than it really is. The daycare and home using the same language helped us. Your child's response may be different, but this was our experience.

4·31 Aug 2026·on Potty training in an apartment: what age did you start and what worked?

Thank you. I like that this does not require changing everything at once. It took us a couple of weeks before the new routine felt normal. I would still test it for a short period before making a long commitment.

5·30 Aug 2026·on Child understands science but loses marks in written answers — looking for recent parent experiences

Thanks for saying this. Online advice often makes normal family life sound much more organised than it really is. We noticed this more clearly once we stopped comparing with classmates. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.

3·30 Aug 2026·on International school fees: which extras are genuinely optional?

Can I ask roughly what age/class your child was when you tried this? We found this out only after doing a second school visit. We only reached that conclusion after trying the other approach first.

1·29 Aug 2026·on Board exam year: did you reduce sports and outings or keep routine normal?

We protected one activity the child genuinely enjoyed even during exam-heavy months. It made the week feel less like an endless test schedule. We are in Lucknow and this came up for us last year.

3·27 Aug 2026·on How to compare two schools when both look good on paper?

That sounds manageable. We found this out only after doing a second school visit. We only reached that conclusion after trying the other approach first.

2·20 Aug 2026·on Nanny + grandparents vs full-day daycare for a 1-year-old

That is reassuring. We are trying to avoid making this a bigger issue than it needs to be. The system had to work on a bad workday, not only an ideal one. We only reached that conclusion after trying the other approach first.

4·19 Aug 2026·on Exam revision plan for a child who starts only at the last minute

Could you share what you would do differently if you were starting again? A short trial period helped us decide without committing for the whole year. I would still test it for a short period before making a long commitment.

7·16 Aug 2026·on Grandparents and parents disagree on screen-time rules — how do you avoid daily arguments — looking for recent parent experiences

A small amount of one-to-one time reduced sibling competition more than buying duplicate toys ever did in our house. Our child reacted better once we explained the change in advance instead of announcing it on the day. The rule became easier once all adults used the same answer. I would still test it for a short period before making a long commitment.

2·16 Aug 2026·on After-school care inside the school campus — worth paying extra for convenience?

Good point about asking for the details in writing. I had not thought of that. We only appreciated the backup plan after the first unexpected school closure. In our house, the practical routine mattered more than the ideal plan.

2·6 Aug 2026·on One parent is strict, the other gives in — child has figured it out

A small amount of one-to-one time reduced sibling competition more than buying duplicate toys ever did in our house. The biggest surprise was that the practical routine mattered more than the option that looked best on paper.

4·5 Aug 2026·on Daycare settling-in period for a 2-year-old: how many rough mornings did you have?

Thank you. I like that this does not require changing everything at once. It took us a couple of weeks before the new routine felt normal. Your child's response may be different, but this was our experience.

5·30 Jul 2026·on How did you manage night shifts with a newborn when both parents were working before delivery — looking for recent parent experiences

I agree with this. Once we reduced the number of moving parts, everyone became calmer. What felt urgent at 2 a.m. often looked more manageable in daylight. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.

1·27 Jul 2026·on Admission interaction for a 3-year-old: what are schools actually expecting — looking for recent parent experiences

That makes sense. I think consistency is the part we are currently missing. I would still verify it with the school for the current academic year. We are in Lucknow, so local logistics may be a little different.

2·27 Jul 2026·on Swimming classes: group batch or one-to-one for a nervous beginner?

Makes sense. We can try that for a couple of weeks.

4·19 Jul 2026·on Weekend schedule is packed and nobody feels rested

Can I ask roughly what age/class your child was when you tried this? The rule became easier once all adults used the same answer. I would still test it for a short period before making a long commitment.

3·19 Jul 2026·on Integrated daycare + school vs separate daycare — what worked better — looking for recent parent experiences

For us commute became a bigger issue than expected. A school can be great, but an exhausted child spending 90 minutes a day in traffic is also a real cost. We are in Lucknow and this came up for us last year.

0·19 Jul 2026·on Child understands science but loses marks in written answers — looking for recent parent experiences

For projects we help with planning, materials and safety, but the child's hand should be visible in the final result. Otherwise it becomes a parent competition. We are in Lucknow and this came up for us last year.

2·19 Jul 2026·on One parent is strict, the other gives in — child has figured it out — looking for recent parent experiences

A small amount of one-to-one time reduced sibling competition more than buying duplicate toys ever did in our house. Our child reacted better once we explained the change in advance instead of announcing it on the day. The rule became easier once all adults used the same answer. Your child's response may be different, but this was our experience.

2·19 Jul 2026·on School bus vs parent drop for a 4-year-old

That makes sense. I think consistency is the part we are currently missing. I would still verify it with the school for the current academic year. Your child's response may be different, but this was our experience.