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Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta Talks About Parenting Guilt At #MomsTalk, Says, “Don’t Grow Up Believing That You Are A Bad Mum!”

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta Talks About Parenting Guilt At #MomsTalk, Says, “Don’t Grow Up Believing That You Are A Bad Mum!”

2 Feb 2023 | 5 min Read

Sudeshna Chakravarti

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India’s leading parenting platform and D2C brand, BabyChakra, and The Moms Co., an all-organic mum and babycare brand recently came together for the second edition of the #MomsTalk—a nationwide support group that brings mums from different walks of life together, to inspire each other, and engage in open and disruptive conversations on motherhood and beyond through shared experiences to support the next generation of mums and children.

The #MomsTalk 2.0 was held in Mumbai this time and featured a stellar panel including actor Sonali Bendre, Faye D’Souza (Journalist), Radhika Gupta (MD and CEO of Edelweiss), Payal Narang (Parenting Coach), Naiyya Saggi (Co-founder of Good Glamm Group & Founder, CEO, BabyChakra), Malika Datt Sadani (Founder & CEO, The Moms Co.), and Barkha Chawla (Community Manager, Parenting Pod, BabyChakra) where they touched upon the various phases of motherhood and talked about their personal experiences and challenges.

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss, Talks About Parenting Guilt

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Every panelist shared empowering messages with the audience, and Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss also talked about how parents, sometimes, regardless of their educational or monetary background are labelled “bad parents” and that this belief should be done away with. During the talk, she said, “No mother, what profession she is in, how rich she is, how poor she is, how educated she is, how uneducated she is…she is a bad mum. But she doesn’t set out to be a bad mum, so don’t grow up believing you are a bad mum and don’t feel that sense of guilt.”

Her message did strike a chord with the audience as most mums and dads too have at some point in their life felt that they are not doing enough for their kids, or they are unable to be model parents. In most cases, this guilt arises due to societal pressure, where everyone is expected to be a perfect parent, which is quite unrealistic and unfair and only adds up to the burden of the guilt that parents are experiencing.

While feeling a certain level of guilt now and then is considered completely normal, it’s important to know strategies to manage this feeling so that it doesn’t compromise your ability to parent, or function in general. Here are a few strategies that you can rely on to overcome guilt as a parent and lead a happy and healthy life with your little ones.

5 Tips To Overcome Parenting Guilt

Identify the Source of Guilt

Start journaling and take notes of the events that trigger your shame or guilt as a parent. Becoming aware of these areas can help you take practical steps to address the said concerns and ensure both your and your family’s happiness.

Challenge Negative Beliefs

Once you identify the triggers of guilt, the next step is to try and change them. Challenge those negative beliefs by asking yourself whether there’s any evidence to support them, or are these groundless claims spread by society. Try and reframe these beliefs into positive statements as that will give you a more realistic perspective of parenthood.

Surround Yourself With Supportive People

There’s no use in surrounding yourself with people who try to bring you down or don’t appreciate your values. Instead, connect with others who validate and support your choices, and inspire you to become better versions of yourself. Find a safe space where you can freely express your challenges and also learn from other parents’ experiences.

Prioritise Self Care

You have got to help yourself first to help others. So make sure you take proper care of yourself and indulge in activities that help clear your mind a bit and uplift your mood. Moreover, establishing a regular self-care routine can help you feel more present and patient with your kids, and lead to fewer feelings of guilt.

Lastly, Listen to Your Intuition

A parent’s intuition is not a myth, but a strong source of wisdom and decision-making power that helps them keep their little ones safe and healthy. And most times, a parent knows exactly what their child needs, and when. So if your kids are playing, and you are engaged in an activity that keeps you happy, there’s no need to feel guilty about it. When they need your attention, your child will come to you and let you know. Till then, all you need to do is pay attention, listen to your intuition, and have faith in yourself.

Being a parent is challenging, but it is also the most rewarding role in the world. So as long as you have the right support with you, you can conquer every challenge. Also, don’t forget to tune in to @mybabychakra and @themomsco pages to get all the deets about more power-packed sessions #ForEveryMom #ThroughEveryChange.