Parenting In Changing Times

Be involved in your child’s life, but not too involved. Poulami Bhandari has essential tips on maintaining the balance

It’s true what they say about parents being a child’s first teachers. A baby looks up to its parents and is greatly influenced by them, and parents shape their child’s thinking and perceptions. “Parents play the most pivotal role in their child’s overall growth,” confirms Sangeeta Kadam, Principal of Epiphany School, Pune. “A home environment conducive to the well-being and development of your child can facilitate their evolution into the balanced human beings you’d want them to be,” she adds.

Here are a few ways to ensure that you are involved in the right way and to the correct degree in your child’s life:

Listen To Your Child