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Becoming a parent is one of the greatest joys in the world. Being a parent comes with huge responsibilities. Often times you are faced with a situation where you don’t know what to do; as there are no right or wrong answers, but even if there are, we all still make mistakes. We understand and know that we should have given little Rani a fresh fruit, rather than that bar of chocolate. We know we shouldn’t have yelled at Raju; we should have sat down together and given him a logical analysis of his behaviour or mischief. We know they shouldn’t be allowed to watch the idiot box too much and instead, we should have read them ‘Panchatantra ki kahaniyaan’ or better still, helped them complete those quiz and puzzles. We know these things but we are faced with a dilemma sometimes out of love and sometimes out of confusion. Here comes the impending question: how do you decide what to say or do with your children? The best way is to reach out to a seasoned Parenting Expert.

Mrs. Sudha Gupta is a parenting expert of choice in India. She promotes the idea of Positive Parenting through her informative seminars. She believes that parenting is not just about raising children, it is about raising parents too. Her popular parenting columns, articles and blogs appear in newspapers and magazines across India. She also appears regularly on television and is a popular speaker in seminars all across India. Mrs. Gupta offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, and well-behaved children.

Here are some of her best tips on how to be a positive parent:

Be a fair, firm and fun Parent

As a parent learn to do and say things firmly; it is about giving children fixed limitations and boundaries. Be fair and consistent in how you treat children; do not differentiate between your children. And of course be fun! Have fun with children, spend good time with them watch those Disney movies together, sing and dance around the house. It adds a lot more meaning into your relationship with children. Attaining a balance between firm, fair and fun will essentially make you a better parent. If you can maintain this balance regularly, you are a good parent.

Bring positive change in everyday schedule

Changing the everyday schedule for children is a great way to bring a positive change in their personality. Begin with limiting the time they spend in front of the TV and take them out on adventure trips. Spending time outdoors is a great way to rejuvenate and bond with family. It is restorative and gives freedom to children; they enjoy the environment, play around and are not restricted with the limitations of playing in front of a computer screen.

Be an active listener

Give your child attention and give importance to his point of view. Do not surrender or encourage nagging, rather try your best to reason with them. This will teach your children negotiation and will condition their psyche that a reasoned argument is the best way to get what they want instead of shouting or throwing tantrums.

Give priority to your partner and to your children too!

Try to put yourself or your partner first and let your children see this. When your children interrupt in between a conversation, tell them that you are talking and then ignore them for some time. If your children are older, then set time periods when they are not allowed to disturb or bother you. Take a break for a few moments and energise your mind; it helps you get through the day. Making some alone time for yourself will help the children realise that sometimes their own company is good for them to check out other options and resources.