PW invited parents of Delhi Public School, Mihan and Kamptee Road, Nagpur to share their insights on how they help their children develop a positive mindset towards change

“Being in a transferable job has over the years helped my son Shaurya (class IX) become accustomed to changes of city, school, friends and teachers. But when he was much younger, we used to prepare him by explaining to him what was going to change and become different. We used age-appropriate language and provided simple examples. Moreover, we have always spoken of change as synonymous with new learning experiences. Today Shaurya treasures his past experiences and learns from the present” — Ravi Kushwaha, assistant general manager, Nagpur Airport

“We have always prioritised nurturing a positive mindset in our children — Vaidehi (class X) and DhirKrishna (class VII). Daily prayers help them connect spiritually and find comfort and strength during difficult times. Surrounding them with positive influences boosts their optimism in accepting inevitable changes in their lives. I also believe that by introducing them to spiritual texts has empowered them to confront challenges with resilience and positivity, benefiting their personal all-round development” — Dr. Gayatri Muthiyan, anatomist, AIIMS Nagpur

“My teenage daughter Afsheen (class VIII) is gradually learning to adapt to the times as her life progresses. It is human nature to become attached to people, places and things through this journey but when change is inevitable, it becomes our responsibility as parents to listen to her concerns, comfort her and give her ample time to prepare for impending change. From learning how to walk to learning how to speak with confidence, Afsheen has remained connected with her grandparents, peers and teachers in school to help her navigate through every new experience of life” — Dr Afsana Badar, general practitioner at Mahmood Nursing Home.

“Transforming negative experiences into positive learning experiences to move on with our lives has been the best way to ensure our daughter Raisa (class X) learns to emotionally recover from unpleasant life events. To attempt to smooth any change for her by not involving her can only lead to more confusion and a flawed negative memories. Therefore, we involve Raisa in the process to help develop her emotional intelligence, strengthen family bonding and trust, and to handle anxious situations. This gives her confidence and security” — Shafeeq Husain Humza, IT head. Mahdi Bagh Computers Pvt. Ltd