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Tame that tantrum

Raising a happy child is not easy. You need to bond and not reprimand, instill confidence not cultivate complexes.

Lahar Bhatnagar/ Parenting coach, Delhi

A lot of grumpy faced parents come to me and are confused about why their children are not happy though they have done everything possible as a parent. They have more resources, toys, luxury, comforts, holidays, guidance and good schooling, yet they are always cribbing about something.

To understand happiness in our children, we have to find out the underlying parenting related psychology. Smiling doesn't equate to happiness A child can be shy and yet be happy and doesn't

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