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However hard I try, I continue to have had melt-downs with my kids. I know shouting on kids has an adverse effect on their psyche and I too get affected badly. Whenever I am off to do something professionally, it kills me to know that I have not been kind enough to my kids and that robs me of all high spirits. The only way is to break the pattern. Beginning 12 Feb'21, I am embarking on a 365 days journey of my transformation as a mother. I want to be accountable and so I am going to put up d ...
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S2E1 - The Parenting Confidence Circle - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting
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Parents ideally never grow up to be comfortable with all that they do for their kids. Because kids are growing and evolving every minute. And along with them, we as parents too have to reinvent ourselves. So, the bottomline is that I as a parent still lack confidence. I am no more confident of not making a mistake as I was 8 years ago. So what’s th…
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Day 29 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Summers Have Arrived
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The complacency really is setting down. I need to actively start work on my new parenting technique of 'Reasoning not threatening' soon. Else I really will have nothing to share in this space. Well, the summers are here and the kids had a blast at the mini home pool yesterday. Listen to this episode how my attempts at threatening my younger went an…
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As I settle into the new normal of my life i.e. no shouting on my kids, I am getting complacent towards recording my days as a mother. That I have been busy on other fronts would just be another excuse. The thing is that it's time for a new parenting goal to take my parenting technique and experience to the next level. I have identified the goal, b…
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Day 26 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - We Often Underestimate Our Kids
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I had another eureka moment today. I realised that all the fretting over our kids is actually needless. As moms we just need to relax and be there for the kid. Sometimes only in spirit. Else, they will never become independent. Listen to my story of how I came to this conclusion because of an experience. And now I feel its time for me to move to th…
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Day 24 & 25 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Identifying The Triggers
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Day 24 for a normal gratitude worthy day on all fronts. While Day 25, was another day of my temper shooting up on my younger son. I got into a self introspection mode after the temper tantrum that last not more than 120 seconds. And gave up on being the kid myself. Later, I mused on all that happened and all that I could make right. And guess what …
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Day 23 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Meditation for Better Parenting
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The month of March is going to be a slightly absent parenting month, with me only checking on the kids now and then and jumping into my mediator shoes in times of a crisis. And that's the reason there are not many instances or observations to share from the day that was yesterday. And so I decided to share with you all the impact of practicing medi…
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Day 22 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Less parenting day
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Well today was a less parenting day. I was busy with various personal errands and professional chores. So no scope for any conflict or argument with the kids. The younger though, tore off his grandma's saree. And I did not react at all. Just nodded at my mother-in-law ;) The days to come are going to be slightly busy and I am going to be parenting …
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Ok, I had my first ever meltdown on Day 20 ever since I started this 365 Days of Gentle Parenting. The saving grace is that I stopped after exactly 1 minute and went back to being supportive of the little kid rather than questioning him incessantly about why he wasn't doing that he was expected to do. Listen to the exact details in this episode of …
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Day 19 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Teaching Kids About Religion
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I am a self proclaimed secular parent. But do I not teach my kids anything abut their faith or religion. Well that's not the case. I do let my kids enjoy the little rituals and ig festivals that make religion fun and lay a strong foundation of virtuosness. But I really do not want them to harbour any limiting beliefs with regards to religion. And t…
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Day 18 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Siblings Reunite
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We were welcomed to a shower of flower petals. Yes, you read it right - The 6 year old cousin at home, welcomed her cousin brothers with marigold garlands and a shower to yellow orange petals. I wish I could attach a pic or two of them in the act. Before that we had an early morning flight, with actually no time to hang around at the airport. Now t…
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Day 17 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Empowering Our Kids
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I was lucky to be a part of an esteemed panel discussion today at Beyond the Box , a venture by Anupama Dalmia. The event was called 'Can You Hear Me' and it was a book launch event doubled into a panel discussion with Anjali, a fellow blogger and author moderating the panel. While the other two panels were qualified child psychologists and parenti…
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Day 16 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - Episode 12 - Sibling Rivalry
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In this episode I talk about how I had a tough time managing my son's expectations from a trip we made to the Pinjore Gardens. I also share some tips and advice on 'How to Keep Sibling Rivalry Away'. A lot depends on how as parents we display behaviors that are neutral and make kids feel safe about their place in the house and in the world. Of all …
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Day 14 &15 - 365 Days of Gentle Parenting - (Episode 11) - #Pawrihoraihai
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And we did our #pawrihoraihai trend video! I also read about the 3 Overtly behaviors we parents are inclined to practice. Listen to this episode of 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting for more details.
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Day 13 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - The Circle Of Unhappy Life
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It's day 13 already and I am patting my back for my consistency at recording the days for the last 13 days. Today was a good day again. Only a very contemplating one. 'I want to feel the joy in motherhood' - is what most stressed mothers have to whine about. Today I talk about how the entire motherhood / parenting journey turns into one unhappy cir…
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Day 12 - 365 Days of Gentle Parenting - How To Manage Kid Tantrums
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Life of a mom isn't easy. Obviously everyone knows that. But when you are standing in a public place being watch by dozens of people while your little one refuses to budge from his spot, you do feel like being swallowed by the earth. But I did better and I did well. How? Listen to episode 9 of 365 Days of Gentle Parenting.…
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Day 11 - 365 Days Of Gentle Parenting - How To Get Kids To Listen To You
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I am glad that I have come this far. Today I was on the verge of losing it on my older son for a blunder he made. Yes, it was a genuine blunder. But then I took a pause and asked myself. What's its effect on the larger scheme of things. 'Some attitudinal effect for sure' So I held my horses and waited for an appropriate time to have a conversation.…
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Day 9 & 10 - 365 Days of Gentle Parenting
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2 good days spent with friends, family and new friends. In this episode I recount an incident that reinstated the significance of free play among children. What are your views about free play for kids as against structured learning ? Do share your thoughts.
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I was scheduled to meet a practicing coach for a tete-a-tete via coffeemug.ai , a new professional networking platform that use artificial intelligence to bring you in proximity with professionals who align with your own professional goals. So yes, I met a 50 year old gentleman over meet and he gave me a very valuable parenting lesson. His words ar…
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Well, These were 2 GOOD Days, as far as finding Joy in Motherhood is concerned. I think 1 secret to finding joy in motherhood or parenting for that matter is to not expect perfection. So yes, I allowed my kids an hour (and another half maybe) of screen time, because I wanted to sit through a very important fb live yesterday and a feel good zoom mee…
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Why do we lose patience with kids? Well I read this article shared by a friend and found it to be really useful. It really helped me gain perspective on why things go spiraling out of our control when it comes to patience with kids. Read the full article here - https://inspired-motherhood.com/losing-patience/ Meanwhile, I am working on responding (…
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So today I was at 70 percentile of my loud noise-o-meter. Well, for a mother who is trying to tackle with a screen addict 5 year old I was very very patient with him. But more than that, what's more significant is that, I haven't gone on a guilt trip for that 70 percentile loud voice. I do think though that I could have managed with a 50 percentile…
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Ok, now that I have begun this journey. I realized that it is going to e really really loooong. Challenges have already begun to present themselves and I am reeling with the impact of reality bytes. Today listen about how my attempt to validate my course of action fell flat ;)
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Ok, facing my biggest fear by sharing it with you all here I am embarking on a journey to transform myself as a mother. 'Gentle Parenting' includes a huge gamut of parenting techniques, but I am starting with a commitment to keep my voice low with my kids. Stay tuned for daily updates !
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