Tips for raising joyful, inspired children
By Smriti Goswami
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desire the best future for my children, and for many years, I believed the only way I could ensure it was to be a perfect parent, raising perfect kids. After years of strict rules, high expectations, pressure to perform, and constant judgment of me and my kids, I realized striving for perfection was killing our joy curiosity, and creativity. Perfection is a constant state of judgment. What if there’s nothing to perfect? What if you don’t have to get it “right” as a parent or a kid because there’s actually nothing wrong with you in the first place? One of the most dynamic ways we can discover our greatness, ignite our dreams and create the life we desire is by giving up self-judgment. There are many ways parents can empower their children to eliminate judgment and limits, and truly soar: 32
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