New Delhi, July 19 -- 'Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.' -Victor E. Frankl, Austrian neurologist and psychologist

It is unrealistic to expect parents to always feel calm, balanced and positive while taking care of their children. It is hard to focus on showing children love and compassion when they are acting difficult or triggering you in certain ways. Instead of feeling guilty about this, be compassionate towards yourself as it will help you be a good parent. Accepting our own emotions frustrations, stress, fear and anxiety allows us to be kind and accepting of our children too.

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