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Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran
Last seen: 12 months ago
Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran is a professional social worker with experience in counseling and engaging with issues of justice, peace and sustainable living.
Member since May 15, 2025
chitra@familymantra.org
The Myth of BMI that is destroying our b...
Health Is Not a Number | Understanding Body Image Beyond BMI
Reconnect with your Kids this Summer
Practical ways for parents to reconnect with their children during summer holidays through fun, meaningful family activities at ho...
‘Ghar Wapsi’: “What an idea Sirji”...
A thought-provoking reflection on the idea of Ghar Wapsi, examining religious freedom, individual choice, and the broader implicat...
Tuesdays with Morrie
A heartfelt reflection on Tuesdays with Morrie, capturing the timeless life lessons shared between a dying professor and his forme...
The Convincing Lie called Development
Explore the hidden human cost of India’s rapid development. Learn how displacement and exploitation affect millions and why sustai...
In a hurry to get out
A mother’s journey through a high-risk pregnancy, emergency cerclage, NICU struggles, fear, faith, and the life lessons learned ab...
Violence against Women of the people, by...
An insightful exploration of the roots of violence and abuse against women and children, highlighting how patriarchal culture shap...
Having More and Living Less
From burnout to balance—how one family found freedom, faith, and joy by choosing a simpler, more meaningful life.
No roots, only fruits please, and make i...
A reflective call to slow down, embrace rootedness, and rediscover life’s deeper joys. This article invites readers to step off th...
The Magic Potion That I Drank
Reconnect with your family through play, conversation, and love—less screen time, more meaningful moments.
The Stalker and my Ma
A woman confronts the lifelong fear of failure, learns to break free, and helps her child escape the same pressure. A journey of c...
Culture of Violence or Culture of Silenc...
Explore the roots of violence beyond bloodshed—structural, cultural, and silent forms of injustice. This thought-provoking article...
Will you not give me the gift of your pr...
A powerful story highlighting the need for parental presence, patience, and unconditional love to nurture children with hope and p...
First Things First
Discover insights from First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill—a reflective guide on purp...