Author Archives: Vinita Zutshi
Building Trust with Your Child
The good news is that our children are born trusting us. And trust is the basis on which we can enjoy a lifetime of togetherness with our children. But sometimes, we teach them not to trust us. By not doing … Continue reading
Why Making Promises to Your Child is a Bad Idea
There is one quality so powerful, that that quality alone will let you build a lasting and fulfilling relationship with your child. That quality is not love. It is trust. If there is trust between you and your child, you … Continue reading
Are You Sure that’s Your Child You’re Parenting?
No, I’m not casting doubts on your child’s parentage! If you were happy about bringing your child into the world (and many are not), one of the first decisions you made when you learnt you were expecting a child was … Continue reading
The No. 1 Disease from which All Parents Suffer
If you are a parent, you know what it is to be tortured by guilt. Guilt that you are not doing enough for your child – not giving enough, not bonding enough, not spending enough time and/or money, not teaching … Continue reading
Love is a Six-Letter Verb
Love is a six-letter verb, and it is spelt A-C-C-E-P-T. When your baby was born, it felt like you’d been handed a live doll to cherish and enjoy – with a few exceptions. Notably, the baby’s tendency to spew disgusting … Continue reading
Coming Back from the Brink of Too Much Love
It is 8pm and you’re entering the house after a hard day at work. Your 11-year old daughter just remembered she needs a special tool from the store for a project tomorrow, and she will be penalized if she doesn’t … Continue reading
When Too Much Love is Not Enough
When you first set eyes on your newborn, along with the rush of love, was a surge of protectiveness. A part of you swore to shield your child from all hurt, all pain. And you went on from there – … Continue reading