Hey Moms and Dads,
Our lives are full of fun and adventure. All of us also make some big and small mistakes…but we do feel good when we have someone with whom we can share our concerns, right? The same is the case with our little ones.

Parents often try to discipline their kids by scolding them when they lose or break things, when they fight with friends or are scared of something. While the intention might be right, the outcome is not. Most often than not makes the kids feel distant and scared of their parents. Our little ones often think, “Would mom or dad scold me if I tell them I got hurt? Or will I get punished because I accidentally broke the new toy or stained a new dress? These fears lead our kids to either hide the information and emotions from us or eventually start lying about them. As they grow up, they start believing that by not showing weakness or errors they will get into and continue to be in their parents’ good books. This is very toxic for a child’s growth. Come let us list down the benefits of what happens when kids do not do this and feel that their parents are their best friends:

1. Kids learn to share their feelings better
2. They are not scared of being judged/or feeling embarrassed for their mistakes.
3. They develop a sense of trust in their parents. They can talk about their fears – this is one extremely important growth lesson for them
4. They always speak the truth because they are not scared of your reactions
5. They develop empathy for others
6. They become great at communicating their feelings and emotions better as they talk to you about everything, they experience in their day-to-day life.

These are simple steps that one can take as parents – listen to your children regularly, ask them what they like doing or what they don’t, talk to them as you would to a younger friend and see the magic unfolding! They would be more than willing to make you their best friend!

Happy parenting! 😊