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    Screwing Up as a Parent is the Most Important Lesson

    April 12, 2023 - By 

    I can’t believe I am writing this, but hear me out. Screwing up as a parent is an important lesson. Growing up, I saw my parents as two perfect humans who never made any mistake. The benchmark set by them was unattainable and unrealistic. Each one of us has a different definition of parenting. For me, parenting is similar to an orchestra. As a parent, I must orchestrate (carefully and consciously) the different stages of my kid’s life with a grand scheme in mind. Usually, people would say that journey is more important than the destination. Sometimes, the journey is…

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    Gentle parenting- the myths, facts, and everything you need to know

    April 10, 2023 - By 

    When I usually speak about gentle parenting to my fellow mommy friends, I see a hint of disbelief in their eyes. Some even voice out their displeasure about gentle parenting. They all often ask the same question. ‘Do you not believe in disciplining a child?’ ‘I do. But there is no relation between a gentle parent and an undisciplined child.’ When the answer does not satisfy them, I ask about their methods or ways of disciplining the kid. It involves screaming, yelling, hitting or shaming a kid. As a society, we have problems believing that love is enough to teach…