1.Don’t insult your child ever. Choose your words very carefully even when he has done something wrong. For instance, don’t say ‘You are a bad boy because you broke the flower vase’. Say ‘Breaking things is bad’. Address the problem. Not the person.

2.Comparing his performance in exams, learning and sports with his classmates brothers, sisters or even yours, is a sure shot self-esteem damager. Instead compare him with his own past performance.

3.Never teach children to ‘hit back’. Instead, teach them how to resolve a conflict.

4.Teach your kid that REAL FAILURE IS IN NOT TRYING. Teach them the famous quote ‘it doesn’t matter how many times you have fallen. The only thing that matters is how many times you got up’.

5.Don’t use your child’ s rank, medals, or trophies to win prestige in society.

6.Remember, too much of threats, punishments and competition releases stress hormones that harm your child’s brain and emotional stability. So be very careful.

7.Every now and then, empower your child with the confidence that ‘I am with you, come what may’. It helps them be more stable in the face of adversity.

8.Make sure your daily conversation is not limited only to school, marks and exams.

9.And yes, gifting them laptops and holidays is good. But being with them in their developing age is equally important.

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I am thankful to Podar School highlighting the above points which will be helpful for parents.