While becoming a new parent is a beautiful time in every parent’s life, it is very common to also feel overwhelmed with questions and concerns.
We had a very informative chat with Dr Pooja Srivastava Dewan, Child Psychologist and Early Learning expert on Struggles and Tips of New Parents on their parenting journey.
Dr Pooja Srivastava Dewan says there is no set manual for parenting. Each parent grows with the child .Parenting is very intuitive, however we need to keep certain basics in our mind very clear:
- No two children are same
- BE consistent and Gentle
- There are children who could be early maturers and late maturers , so never compare your child with other children.
- Keep Milestones as indicators but not panic about if a month or two here and there.
- Children are to be respected as individuals, and we as parents need to remember this.If they are not in a mood to show what you have made them learn, respect it.
- Trust your Child’s Appetite (Reference Book -> My Child Won’t Eat – By Carlos Gonsales)
- It is critical to maintain your sanity to raise a peaceful Child.
- Establishing routines around food , sleep and other chores related to child is essential but being flexible is also to be kept in mind.
- Be patient to address their feelings, Communication is important, it is a two way process .Listening and talking (Reference Book – How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish )
- Trust yourself in the ocean of widely available knowledge