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Business News > Mint Authors > Shwetambara Sabharwal

Shwetambara Sabharwal

ARTICLES BY SHWETAMBARA SABHARWAL

Children often internalise the disapproval, anger and punishment, thus establishing a poor sense of self. Photo by Arwan Sutanto on Unsplash

Do punishments work? A question all parents grapple with

2 min read . 12 Jul 2021

Seek joy in simple moments rather than extravagant plans, parties or travel. Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash

Why do we fear the ordinary when it comes to our children?

4 min read . 22 Jun 2021

The periodic cycle of anger, frustration, guilt, sadness, exhaustion has thrown many off, despite the deluge of parenting wisdom around. Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash

Have you been at your worst with your kids during the pandemic?

6 min read . 07 Jun 2021

Our children have been exposed to a practicum of one of the most difficult and effective curriculums they will get to learn. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

What children have learnt during the pandemic is priceless

3 min read . 25 May 2021

When speaking with mothers about their childhood, the conversation steers towards parenting or rather their children. (iStock)

The many contrasts of motherhood

3 min read . 09 May 2021

The stress on the physiological apparatus and minds of our little ones is apparent and thick in year two of the pandemic. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Little minds with big questions about the pandemic

3 min read . 20 Apr 2021

What children need from us is a deep, meaningful connection.

Why parents are feeling guilty all the time

3 min read . 05 Apr 2021

Staying connected as parents helps us to focus on nurturing the relationship through acceptance, empathy and conversation. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Parenting is all about making connections

3 min read . 05 Apr 2021

The real problem is the lack of understanding which parents demonstrate. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

My struggles with parents in therapy

3 min read . 22 Mar 2021

Helping children regulate the functions of the body and mind through breathing can help build confidence, coping skills and overall wellness. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Learning to take deep breaths is an important childhood skill

2 min read . 09 Mar 2021

Accept that falling is not a bad thing; that we do not need to win every battle, and that we cannot possibly solve every problem in an ideal way. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

As the covid-19 crisis continues, work on your child’s resilience

2 min read . 23 Feb 2021

Discipline is misconstrued as a necessity to teach. The word is associated with punishment, negative reinforcement, training and similar actions. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

We’ve forgotten the real meaning of discipline

2 min read . 08 Feb 2021

Parental attachment depends upon three things, that can best be abbreviated as TLC: time, listening and consistency. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Does parental neglect lead to childhood trauma?

3 min read . 25 Jan 2021

With changing family dynamics, inclusive cultures, and increased parenting pressures, grandparents are now playing a cushioning role in several families. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Breaking the grandparent stereotype

3 min read . 11 Jan 2021

Yelling can make children feel unloved, insecure, stressed and disconnected. It can literally change the way your child's brain develops. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

How speed bumps in your parenting journey can lead to anger

4 min read . 05 Jan 2021

At Home, Father, Daughter, love, bonding, happy, (Photo: iStock

What is fatherhood?

2 min read . 28 Dec 2020

Overindulgence leads to dependence on materialistic gratification and conditional bonding. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

The science of indulging one's children

3 min read . 21 Dec 2020

Even In the messiest of situations, work with your children on ways to simplify decisions. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Parenting 2020 has been full of tough decisions

3 min read . 15 Dec 2020

Starting early and offering choices to children enables us to lay down a very healthy sense of self, responsibility and autonomy. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Empowering parents to raise decision makers

3 min read . 07 Dec 2020

We don’t have to feel the pressure to see acts of kindness early on. Children take time to comprehend complex emotions and decipher implications of present actions on the distant future. Photo: iSTOCKPHOTO

Talking to kids about community service to create a compassionate world

3 min read . 30 Nov 2020