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Why good parenting isn't about being perfect | Tanu Shree Singh | The Human Thread
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
Children don't need perfect parents. They need parents who understand them. In Episode 80 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with positive psychologist and author Tanushree Singh to explore why so many parenting struggles begin with one simple mistake—we try to change children's behaviour before we understand their emotions. From bullying and discipline to emotional resilience and positive psychology, Tanushree explains how the everyday moments between a parent and child quietly shape confidence, self-worth and the adults they eventually become. Drawing from psychology, research and years of working with children and parents, she challenges the idea that parenting is about control, obedience or perfection. Instead, she explores why emotional safety matters more than punishment, why resilience cannot be forced, and how the way we respond to a child's emotions often becomes the voice they carry with them for the rest of their lives. This conversation goes beyond parenting advice to explore a deeper question: Are we raising children who know how to succeed, or children who know how to cope when life doesn't go their way? This episode explores how: * children's emotions deserve to be taken seriously * emotional safety shapes lifelong confidence * bullying leaves invisible emotional scars * discipline is about guidance, not fear * positive psychology is more than positive thinking * resilience is built through everyday experiences * communication matters more than perfection * childhood influences adulthood without defining it * parents shape a child's inner voice * great parenting begins with understanding, not control New episode drops every Tuesday on YouTube and major audio streaming platforms. Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanthr…