Category Archives: PARENTING

Rebellion

Posted on June 22, 2015 by geeta79

She said I and Aashvi are good. She is naughty. I was shocked. I didn’t realize I was labeling her naughty each time she misbehaves or throws a tantrum. And in the process I have undermined her confidence and led … Continue reading →

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Words of wisdom to my children

Posted on March 4, 2015 by geeta79

Words of wisdom to my children: 1. When you want something, ask for it. Be specific in what you want. Otherwise you will be given things/experiences that you didn’t ask for/didn’t want. 2. If you can’t get through one path, … Continue reading →

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Non-conformist

Posted on February 28, 2014 by geeta79

At times when I practice cultural and social norms I find myself being hard on my child. At times, I get washed by the current trend of grooming our child to be the smartest person, to be the person with … Continue reading →

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Daily chores

Posted on February 25, 2014 by geeta79

As a parent, I believe its my responsibility to impart basic housekeeping skills to my children. I believe in inculcating the ability to perform basic household duties and to be self-sufficient. No matter where they get to in life, I … Continue reading →

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Father and Daughter

Posted on February 23, 2014 by geeta79

It warms my heart every time I see both of them play. I love the father of my children dearly and when see him spend time playing with Svadhi, I just fall in love with him even more. I believe … Continue reading →

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Staying connected

Posted on July 24, 2013 by geeta79

In this fast paced current world that we live in, we have long forgotten to slow down and smell the roses. We should not drag our children along this path of disconnected self. Our parenting style and learning approach focuses … Continue reading →

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Fearless

Posted on July 7, 2013 by geeta79

Today I was having a conversation with my husband regarding our role in parenting Svadhi. He reminded me the importance of not projecting our own fears on Svadhi. Sometimes it’s inadvertently transmitted to the child. Whatever fear we have is … Continue reading →

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Walking the talk

Posted on June 11, 2013 by geeta79

Too often than not we preach endlessly to our children on manners and good behavior. I catch myself doing so too many times. Then I took a hard look at my own behavior. Are we mindful of our own attitude … Continue reading →

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Parenting style

Posted on March 10, 2013 by geeta79

Today I was reflecting on my parenting style with Svadhi. I ask myself how do I become a better parent? What values do I want to instill in my daughter? Am I projecting my fear and letting it take root … Continue reading →

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Inner voice

Posted on March 4, 2013 by geeta79

Too often than not we are inundated with noise in our life so much so that we drown in it and fade our inner voice. Eventually that voice is silenced and we are left with a life with no purpose … Continue reading →

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