About the Book
As parents, we foist our dreams and aspirations on our children, push them to be more than we could ever be. But do we have the courage and honesty to look within and ask what drives our parenting - our own needs or those of our children? More crucially, are we able to accept them and respect them for who they are? Child and adolescent psychologist and family therapist Shelja Sen formulates five anchors of parenting to help you connect with the immense wisdom that is already present in you:
Connect Create the foundation of parenting;
Coach Build the necessary skills in children through an understanding of their unique wiring and temperament;
Care Nurture yourself for a more wholesome life;
Community Build caring ecosystems for children to thrive in; and
Commit Sustain your courage and compassion.
Groundbreaking, essential reading.
About the Author
Shelja Sen lives in Delhi with her husband and two vibrant children, Nishat and Anya. Shelja is a child adolescent psychologist and family therapist. She loves children and believes that more than professional training, the children - hers as well and those of other parents -- she has worked with for over two decades, are the ones who taught her about life. Shelja has co-founded Children First, an institute fo r child & adolescent mental health and she also practises there. She holds workshops and writes regular columns on parenting for Indian parents.Her passion for parenting pushed her to write this book in which she shares her journey. Shelja believes that parenting is not about fixing the child but growing up and empowering ourselves on this journey.Shelja also loves the outdoors and enjoys listening to music, watching movies, baking, dancing, reading books and writing. You could write to Shelja at sheljasen@gmail.com or visit Children First at www.childrenfirstindia.com
About the Book As parents, we foist our dreams and aspirations on our children, push them to be more than we could ever be. But do we have the courage and honesty to look within and ask what drives our parenting - our own needs or those of our children? More crucially, are we able to accept them and respect them for who they are? Child and adolescent psychologist and family therapist Shelja Sen formulates five anchors of parenting to help you connect with the immense wisdom that is already present in you: Connect Create the foundation of parenting; Coach Build the necessary skills in children through an understanding of their unique wiring and temperament; Care Nurture yourself for a more wholesome life; Community Build caring ecosystems for children to thrive in; and Commit Sustain your courage and compassion. Groundbreaking, essential reading. About the Author Shelja Sen lives in Delhi with her husband and two vibrant children, Nishat and Anya. Shelja is a child adolescent psychologist and family therapist. She loves children and believes that more than professional training, the children - hers as well and those of other parents -- she has worked with for over two decades, are the ones who taught her about life. Shelja has co-founded Children First, an institute fo r child & adolescent mental health and she also practises there. She holds workshops and writes regular columns on parenting for Indian parents.Her passion for parenting pushed her to write this book in which she shares her journey. Shelja believes that parenting is not about fixing the child but growing up and empowering ourselves on this journey.Shelja also loves the outdoors and enjoys listening to music, watching movies, baking, dancing, reading books and writing. You could write to Shelja at sheljasen@gmail.com or visit Children First at www.childrenfirstindia.com