There was a time when good grades meant a good life. 

A straight-A report card was enough to earn praise, scholarships, and security. But the world today? It’s faster. Louder. Unpredictable. And the rules have changed.

Our kids are growing up in a world that demands more than academic success. It asks for clarity. Confidence. Awareness. Flexibility. Emotional strength. Basically, holistic education for kids. But here’s the hard truth:

Most schools aren’t designed to teach those things.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s missing, and what we, as parents, can do about it.

Schools are built to deliver information. They were designed during the industrial era to produce efficiency, not individuality. The model focuses on

• What to think, instead of how to think.
• Finishing syllabus, instead of nurturing curiosity.
• Standardising everything, instead of personalised exploration.

The result? Children grow up knowing how to tick boxes, but not how to tune in. They learn how to follow instructions. But not how to follow their intuition. They learn how to compete. But not how to cope. And they’re taught to pass exams, but not how to pass through life’s messy, beautiful, unpredictable challenges.

So what exactly are they missing?

Some things don't get covered with traditional education, but are quietly shaping how kids show up in the world every day.

Emotional Intelligence
Knowing what you're feeling, and why.
Being able to pause when you're overwhelmed.
And learning to respond with awareness instead of reacting on impulse.
It’s also where empathy, kindness, and healthy communication really begin.

Self-Awareness
That little voice inside that says:
"This doesn’t feel right."
"This is what I really want."
Or even just, "I need a break."
Most kids don’t even know they have that voice, let alone how to listen to it.

Focus & Presence
In a world of endless pings and scrolls,
the ability to sit with your own thoughts,
stay with something long enough to enjoy it,
and feel anchored instead of anxious…

Creative Goal-Setting
Not the kind that says “score 98% in Maths.”
But the kind that asks: “What do I want to feel this year?”
“What would make me proud of myself?”
And “What does success look like to me?”
It’s about teaching kids to dream on paper, then bring it to life.

Energy Literacy
Most kids don’t know why they suddenly feel “off.”
Is it a heavy room? A draining friend? Too much screen time?
Teaching them how to sense their energy and shift it, that gives them agency.
It builds resilience from the inside out.

You may not have thought about these things earlier, and that’s okay. That's why you opt for conscious parenting.

Which is why these aren’t just “nice to have” skills. They’re life skills. And when kids don’t learn them early, they grow up learning them the hard way.

In a world that’s constantly shifting, what helps a child thrive?

It’s not more worksheets, competitive quizzes or weekend tuitions.

• It's the ability to bounce back after mistakes
• Knowing how to express what they feel and need
• Having the courage to be seen and heard
• Clarity on who they are and who they want to be
• Belief in their own voice, even if it shakes

These are the inner tools that shape outer confidence. And they can absolutely be taught when someone takes the time to teach them.

So I created a Summer Camp For Kids under my brand, Devaatsalya. 

Coming from someone who’s been self-schooled since the age of 9, I’ve lived through both the freedom and responsibility of choosing what, how, and why I learn. 

I didn’t grow up with exams or standardised grading, but I grew up deeply learning things like how to listen to myself, how to work with my thoughts, how to stay rooted even in uncertainty.

And I can tell you this, these inner skills have been the biggest reason behind everything I’ve been able to create in my life. 

Confidence. Clarity. Calm focus. Creative expression. 

I didn’t find these in textbooks. I built them through inner work, energy understanding, and daily practice.

So I poured all of that into this camp. Simplified, softened, and made magical for children.

For six magical days, we do something different.

We slow down. We go inwards. And we meet our minds like a best friend we’re getting to know for the first time.

Each day is designed to build real-life skills through guided play and powerful reflection:

• Explore how their mind works (conscious vs. subconscious)
• Learn how to speak to themselves with belief (affirmations!)
• Understand brainwave states and calm their thoughts
• Build their first mini vision board (do you know that kids have the highest success in manifestation?)
• Journal about their future self
• Discover their unique "Power Avatar"
• Connect with their energy in a gentle, joyful way

🕐 Just 1 hour a day, with a magical hands-on activity kit delivered to your home.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. Not about performing, but about becoming.

And the best part? You get to witness it.

• Children who are thoughtful, curious, sensitive, or creative
• Kids who may not always shine in rigid academic spaces
• Families looking to explore alternative education experiences
• Parents who value emotional intelligence, clarity, and mindfulness

It’s for the kids who wants to know more about themselves, but don’t know where to begin. And it’s for the parent who believes that summer can be more than screen time.

It's happening from May 5th to 10th, 2025. Only 30 spots for an intimate experience

Give your child the inner toolkit school forgot to pack.

➡️ Click here to save their seat — before the 30 spots fill up.

The world has changed. It’s time our idea of education catches up.

Let’s raise children who don’t just memorise answers, but know how to ask better questions. 

Let’s raise children who trust their intuition. 

Who know their energy is sacred. Who know that their voice matters.

Because those are the kids who grow into the kind of adults this world desperately needs.

And it all starts with one week.

Written By Devina Rao

Founder @ Devaatsalya