- Dr. Shefali in Romania: “The first lie we tell ourselves as parents is that parenting is about the child. It’s not, it’s about the parents! Children can act as a wakeup call to reality!”
- Global parenting experts explained at ParentED Fest that one of the most common sources of conflict in parent-child relationships is linked to parents’ – not children’s – issues or traumas. Free play, affection, connection, and a shift in perspective are some of the solutions that can help when facing the challenges of modern parenting.
- Globally, 6 out of 10 parents claim that being a parent is more difficult than they expected.*
Bucharest, October 4, 2024 – Global parenting experts explained at ParentED Fest in Bucharest that one of the most common sources of conflict in parent-child relationships is linked to parents’ issues or traumas, not the children’s.
Free play, affection, connection, and a shift in perspective are some of the solutions that can help when it comes to the challenges of modern parenting. For the first time in Romania, Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist, international bestselling author, and one of the most renowned global parenting experts, recommended by TV star Oprah Winfrey, spoke to the Romanian audience about the most effective ways to raise authentic, capable, and resilient children.
“The first lie we tell ourselves as parents is that parenting is about the child. It’s not, it’s about the parents! No parent will ever believe they are doing something against their child. Parents always think they’re doing everything for the child, and that’s a fundamental problem, because we have children for us, not for themselves. Children are the ones who can act as a wakeup call to reality!” said Dr. Shefali.
She also added that a slap to a child means they are worthless or not important enough for the parent to treat them with respect. However, by negotiating with the child, you give them the feeling that they, too, have power.
Jessica Joelle Alexander, a parenting expert and author of one of the best-selling parenting books of all times, The Danish Way of Parenting, mentioned that in Denmark, it is illegal to spank a child.
“The idea that a child might fear you would be considered a failure for a Danish parent. Their greatest desire is to earn their children’s respect.”
ParentED Fest is a learning and inspiration space for parents, educators, and education specialists, providing participants with the tools needed to successfully tackle the challenges of raising children in the modern era. This is especially relevant as 6 out of 10 parents claim that being a parent is more difficult than they expected, according to a global study.*
* Source: Pew Research Center
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