PARENTING
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Issue 90 2020
Parenting “As I started parenting, I realised there is no formula to it.” - Sonali Bendre Children do not come with their own manual. From the minute you give birth to that little human being, you must start to figure out how to address their needs. Even when you don’t know what those needs are, it becomes a case of trial and error. And that is the interesting thing about being a parent. We would all like to be the best parents to our children, however, there is often conflicting advice on how to raise a child who is confident, kind and successful. The most important thing to remember is that there is no right way to raise a child. Parenting is about balancing priorities, juggling responsibilities and quickly flipping between the needs of your children, family, friends and yourself.
Parents nowadays are even luckier because they have the entire internet at their disposal and don’t have to follow any single authority. Although it’s hard to know whom or what to trust when seeking advice. “When you hold your baby in your arms the first time, and you think of all the things you can say and do to influence him, it's a tremendous responsibility. What you do with him can influence not only him, but everyone he meets and not for a day or a month or a year but for time and eternity.” - Rose Kennedy For every parent, the most important issue is to help your child grow up to be a person you really like and appreciate, without losing yourself in the process. Many mothers often feel like they lost their identity when they
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