The document discusses the importance of applying science to parenting. It notes that 90% of brain development occurs by age 9 and growth is 4 times faster than usual. Parenting approaches should nurture a growth mindset in children by praising effort over results, normalizing failure, and encouraging problem-solving. Parents are encouraged to shift from punishment to establishing consequences, be disciplined rather than strict, and have healthy conversations with their children to foster joy and closeness.

1. The Science of
parenting

2. Science of parenting…?!!!
▪ More we know more we understand
▪ More we understand better will be our application
▪ Just like art we gain mastery by practice.

3. Why do we need all this…!!??
▪ Increase in IQ level
▪ Clueless parents, confused kids

4. Facts and its importance
▪ 90% of the brain development happens by the age of 9
▪ Growth rate will be 4 times faster than usual
▪ Pruning at the age of 6-7
▪ Cognitive development, Physical development, Linguistic development,
Socio-Emotional development.

5. Evolution of a parent
▪ Our ancient script says
▪ Modern parenting research says
Lalayeth pancha Varshani dasha
varshani thadeyeth/
prapthe thu shodhashe Varshe
puthram mithravadh achareth//
6-6-6
Allow them to explore till the age
of 6
Teach them till the age of 12
Be with them till the age of 18

6. Let's do an activity
Belief..!!

7. Nurturing growth mindset !!
▪ Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset
▪ Rather than rescuing her, help her in problem solving. (I see you trying hard, is there
any other ways you can hold the key?)
▪ Shift praising from results to process & her to her efforts (It must have taken a lot of
concentration and practice to do that!! You must have worked real hard, Good..!)
▪ Challenge her, normalize failure. (I remember you worked hard and smart to solve the
puzzle, it looks like you are ready for harder puzzle)

8. Nurturing growth mindset !!
▪ Increases self confidence
▪ Eliminates fear of failure
▪ Increases courage to try different things
▪ More importance to process than failing under pressure of result.

9. Is this mindset only for kids..?
Nooo..!!,
it starts with you.

10. Your kids are your reflection..!!
▪ Your kids must have already copied your styles, talking, walking,
postures, cellphone handling etc..
▪ And your emotions too
▪ Yatha raaja Thatha praje

11. Your kids are your reflection..!!
▪ Happier family , Happier kid
▪ Create a positive learning environment
▪ Create a playful learning environment
▪ Use more encouraging words
▪ The 300 million word gap. video

12. How can one be always happy..?
No punishments..?
How to deal with kid’s
mistakes..?

13. Shift from Punishment to Consequence
▪ Why do we punish..?
▪ Punishments leads to mental stress, discouraged feelings, self
esteem downfall.
▪ Establish Consequences for missed rules

14. Strict vs discipline
▪ What is the difference between two..?
▪ Strictness is when we impose, discipline is when you both agree on
something.
▪ Be demanding on yourself
▪ Stick to your words

15. Need not punish always..!!
▪ Use Rewards to encourage students to perform better.
▪ Embrace your kids mistakes.
▪ Its okay to fail
▪ Don’t promise if you can't keep up
▪ Encourage them to explore more

16. How to deal with angry kid…!?
▪ Let's accept that your kid is angry.
▪ Tell them it's okay to be angry, everybody gets angry too.
▪ Listen and show compassion, some time listening is all it takes.

17. Have Healthy conversations..
▪ Start with routine
▪ What happened in school to what games did you play..!!
▪ Watching tv is okay, but what they watch is in your control.
▪ Play with them, Watch with them, Share their joys and sorrows