Sandhya Lal Parental Coach

Join me on a journey to become a 10X times happier parent She has been a journalist with CNN. She produced shows at ZOOM television. G.

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A specialist in Communication she is the founder and Chief Creative Head of Maadhyam the medium. She has acquired her skills with a PG in Social Communications in Media from the renowned Sophia Polytechnic Mumbai which has been the place that has given many famous women media specialists. During this course she learnt everything one needs to be a communication ex

pert w. Photography, Videography, Scripting, Directing, Design and Edit. In college in her Undergrad Program she studied Psychology, Political Science and Economics in College. Psychology was one of her one of her favorite subjects. She later went on to study Marketing management and was among the 11 chosen Indian Students for an exchange program to St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia USA. She went on this project on a full scholarship studied International Marketing, Mergers and Acquisition. She used these skills in her journey in media and till date to build a good Parental Coaching Program. Through her journey in media she has interacted, interviewed and shot with many Biggies of Bollywood, Hollywood, Celebrities from Sports, Lifestyle Fashion, Senior Corporates and Business heads. At CNN she was an IT reporter. She also had stint as a Program Anchor for Indians first health channel CARE TV where attended medical seminars and interacted with some of the top Doctor from India and Abroad. Over the years she has diversified her forms of communication. She is continuously evolving and learning new means of communication. She is an active user of Social Media where she has created her own content inn Parenting and Fitness on various portals. She took up running in 2019 and joined Pinkathon, India's largest women running group. The brand Ambassador is Milind Soman. They are on a mission to make healthy women.After loosing 12 kgs she decided to spread the word of fitness to women around. Milind Soman made her the Ambassador for Kalina.She was inspired by her mentors Prochy Master and Anjali Asudani. Who are the ambassadors for Santacruz Juhu. While interacting with different women she decided to become a Motivational coach. But coaching is vast and given her background being a mother of 2 girls she took to helping parents. She got certified as a Parental Coach with DEEP where there more than 5000 parental coaches touching close to five lakh families. She was part the Carnival of Hope, DEEP had organised as summer program which was conducted in from May to June 2021 when COVID was at its peak. The Program was designed to bring hope on families and communicate ways to build happier families. This entire project was done free pf cost by all coaches who took part. She was part core team planning the event and schedule. DEEP decided to have a talk show with experts in their fields. She headed that Project and did it along with Isha Singh. The show was called “GUFATGU “ which ran twice a week and a total of 12 episodes we’re made. She also took part in the other Platforms like DEEP parenting league, and Pitaro Kahaniyo Ka. Different topics on Parenting where discussed live on Facebook. It was a wonderful journey a lot of learning. To help become a more effective parental coach she completed many courses from Drishti which is backed by SIES college. She is an artist by heart and full of creativity she loves to Zendoodle, Sketch, Paint, listen to music, dance and has now started Crochet on her childs' request. She conducts motivational workshops, anchors programs even Birthday Parties to help build relationships and strengthen her communication skills everyday. She says Communication is key to any relationship and if you boss your mind you can achieve just about anything even a happy family. The change has to come from you. As an Influencer, she is a part of many groups where she empowers women and men to live life in a happier state of mind.She has been felicitated by the Mumbai Juhu Laughter club when she gave a motivation talk on “I am strong and getting stronger.”
To get connected more closely with people she started a WhatsApp group to help women get connected Locally in her area. This empowers them and has also got a lot of people connected. She is hoping to help many more people along the way. She also has just started a Parental WhatsApp group to help parents learn their communication skill better. She believes, 'If you want to do something, start today don't wait for tomorrow just boss your mind into it'.

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Failure: A Stepping Stone to Growth

As parents, we often want to shield our children from failure. The instinct to protect them from disappointment and struggle can be strong. But failure, when embraced and understood, is a powerful teacher. It fosters resilience, encourages learning, and builds the foundation for future success.

What is Failure?

Failure is simply an outcome that didn’t go as planned. It’s not an endpoint but a step in the process of growth. It’s an opportunity to identify what didn’t work and find ways to improve.

For children, failure might look like a bad grade, losing a game, or not being chosen for a team. While these moments can feel overwhelming to them, they are also opportunities to teach critical life skills like problem-solving, perseverance, and emotional intelligence.

Why Failure is Important

1. Builds Resilience: Facing setbacks helps children develop the strength to bounce back.

2. Encourages Problem-Solving: Failure encourages children to analyze situations, think critically, and find better solutions.

3. Fosters a Growth Mindset: It teaches them to view challenges as opportunities to learn rather than obstacles to avoid.

4. Enhances Emotional Regulation: Learning to handle disappointment equips children to manage their emotions effectively.

How to Explain Failure to Children

1. Normalize It: Let them know that failure happens to everyone, even to adults. Share your own stories of setbacks and how you overcame them.

2. Reframe Failure: Teach them to view failure as a “first attempt in learning” rather than an end result.

3. Focus on Effort: Celebrate the effort they put in rather than just the outcome. This shifts the focus from perfection to progress.

4. Highlight Growth Opportunities: Explain how failure provides valuable lessons and paves the way for new opportunities.

Ways to Embrace Failure Together

1. Model Resilience: Children learn from observing their parents. Show them how you handle failure with grace and determination.

2. Encourage Curiosity: Help them ask questions like, “What can I do differently next time?” or “What did I learn from this?”

3. Avoid Overprotectiveness: Allow them to face challenges and solve problems independently, offering guidance when needed.

4. Create a Safe Space: Ensure that your child knows they can share their failures without fear of judgment or criticism.

Practical Tips for Parents

Use Positive Language: Instead of saying, “You failed,” say, “This didn’t work out, but what can we try next?”

Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize their progress, no matter how small, to build confidence.

Teach Patience: Remind them that success often takes time and repeated effort.

Set Realistic Expectations: Help them set achievable goals while encouraging them to push their limits.

Inspire Them with Stories

Share stories of famous individuals who turned failure into success—like Thomas Edison, who famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” or J.K. Rowling, who faced numerous rejections before publishing Harry Potter.

Conclusion

Failure is not the opposite of success; it is a part of it. By teaching children to embrace their failures, we give them the tools to grow into resilient, resourceful, and confident individuals. As parents, our role is not to eliminate failure but to guide our children in navigating it, showing them that every setback holds the potential for a comeback.