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Your child is unique!

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"I wonder if my son will turn out alright!"  "My daughter is always wasting her time -----" "My children are not listening to me!!!" There are many occasions in a day when you don't trust your child or believe in her/his abilities! Do you trust your child? How much do you trust? Do you strongly believe that your child will grow up to be a good successful human being? Or do you have doubts? Many times, parents do not want to share their mistrust or disbelief with anyone, even with their spouses. Sometimes, they don't even acknowledge that they mistrust their child or disbelieve their child's capabilities. But, the child can perceive that you DO NOT TRUST HER/HIM! The child also can sense exactly in which situation, you do not trust the child or disbelieve. You need to understand that this one factor plays havoc with your mental health and your child's confidence and well-being! You need to work on this to ensure that neither your mental heal

Parents' Burnout

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  Parents, are you having a Burnout??? Life has changed from pre-pandemic to now!  What was supposed to be a simple life became complicated with added variables.  Variables added is one part of it but having no control over these variables has resulted in complex situations. As parents, you were spending lesser number of hours with your child before. But now, the quantity of time spent with your child has increased exponentially putting the quality of time at stake!  Children need our support and guidance but they don't need us 24/7. As parents, one needs to comprehend this and take appropriate action. Else, you will become a "Helicopter Parent". To become effective, a parent needs to be mindful and disciplined. In the present circumstances, are you feeling that you are overburdened as a parent? Do you think you are exhausted "Parenting"??? Here are a few teasers for you to assess whether you are having a "Parent Burnout" -- Are you screaning at your c