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‘My Mother Has Thrown Books at Me, She Beat Me Up a Lot’

‘My Mother Has Thrown Books at Me, She Beat Me Up a Lot’

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Gentle parenting, strict boundaries, and respecting a child’s autonomy—mention these terms to your grandparents, and they would probably draw a blank. But Kajol understands them intimately. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about her highly disciplined upbringing. “My mother was very strict. She beat me up a lot. According to my mother, I couldn’t digest food until I was beaten up a couple of times. And she beat me up with everything. My mother has thrown books at me,” Kajol told Mashable India, adding, “I had a very good upbringing. She prepared me for life”. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Reflecting on her statement, Muskan Marwah, a psychologist at Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, shared that parenting is a delicate balance of providing guidance, structure, and love while allowing children the space to grow and learn independently. “One of the most challenging tasks parents face is finding the right balance between being strict and overbearing. While boundaries are necessary for development, …

Listen Before They Drift Away

Listen Before They Drift Away

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 11:00 PM IST Jackie Shroff, 69, recently shared parenting advice, emphasising why listening to children is important. “Whatever happens at home affects the child. If the home is peaceful and has harmony, children are harmonious. I listen to them; they listen to me, too. They are the future. Parenting means listening to them. Give them ears; otherwise, they will drift talking to others, taking advice from people…” Shroff told Curly Tales. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach, said a child may not remember every lesson a parent tried to impart. They may not remember every rule, every lecture, or every piece of advice. “But they will remember how home felt. They will remember whether home felt safe or stressful, peaceful or unpredictable, accepting or critical. They will remember whether they felt heard or whether they constantly felt judged, corrected, or dismissed,” reflected Delnna. One of the biggest misconceptions about parenting is that influence …

Mahesh Bhatt on why he never interferes in how Alia Bhatt deals with criticism and hate: ‘Fame has a price’ | Interview

Mahesh Bhatt on why he never interferes in how Alia Bhatt deals with criticism and hate: ‘Fame has a price’ | Interview

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In a career that has spanned five decades, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has faced both criticism and acclaim. His films have been hailed as masterpieces, but some have been trashed mercilessly, too. Outside the sets, too, Bhatt’s words have received their fair share of criticism for one reason or another. Now, he sees his children, particularly his daughter Alia Bhatt, face much of the same. In their case, they also have to deal with anonymous social media hate. But the veteran filmmaker says he does not interfere in how they deal with this negativity. Mahesh Bhatt talks about parenting and why he does not interfere with his children’s careers. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Mahesh Bhatt opens up on his idea of parenting adults, the price of fame, and why parents need to learn to ‘let go’ of their children after a while. ‘I never give advice to my children’ As we bring up the topic of his children, particularly Alia, who often receives ‘more hate than acclaim’ online, Mahesh Bhatt clarifies that he …

Arhaan Khan does not want to have kids, tells mom Malaika Arora ‘I’m not gonna get married’: Here’s why

Arhaan Khan does not want to have kids, tells mom Malaika Arora ‘I’m not gonna get married’: Here’s why

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Over the course of her decades-long career, Malaika Arora has remained firmly in the spotlight, with her relationships and personal life often subject to intense public scrutiny. Yet, she has navigated it all with resilience, emerging stronger and more self-assured – today helming a lifestyle brand, a yoga studio, a fashion label, and even a restaurant to her name. Find out Arhaan Khan’s take on marriage and kids! Also Read | Malaika Arora reveals the people she would reach out to if there’s ever a crisis in life: My family and… The 52-year-old actor has long shared a close and affectionate bond with her son, Arhaan Khan, who was born in 2002 during her marriage to Arbaaz Khan. In a recent interview, she opened up about her views on love and relationships, and recalled a candid conversation with her son that left her both surprised and thoughtful. Malaika Arora’s interesting conversation with her son In a May 2026 interview with Times Entertainment, Malaika gushed warmly about her relationship with Arhaan Khan, sharing that he often …

Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’

Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’

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Today, Sameera Reddy has emerged as a voice of self-acceptance, winning admiration for her unfiltered take on personal struggles – from post-pregnancy weight gain and postpartum challenges to her battle with anxiety. Now, the actor has revealed that she was bullied during her growing-up years due to a stammering issue, adding that it took her years of therapy to rebuild her confidence. Sameera Reddy has been a part of many Bollywood films such as No Entry, Race and De Dana Dan. Sameera Reddy on stammering issue In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Sameera opened up about the struggles she faced growing up, and reflected on how negative labels like ‘buddhu’ or ‘weak’ can deeply impact a child’s self-worth and confidence. “I’ve seen this up close. I grew up with a stammer and was bullied for it. It took years of therapy to build confidence, and even today, if I stammer and someone reacts, it still affects me. That’s how deeply childhood labels can stay with you,” Sameera tells us. “Labels, even casual ones, can …

Parenting tips: Truths to remember while raising secure and resilient children

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Parenting is tricky – while we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also need to maintain a healthy balance of teaching them discipline, values and skills needed to navigate through life. In order to raise secure, resilient and kind-hearted children, we need to teach them the importance of being compassionate and empathetic at an early age. “Cultivating a secure relationship with our children is truly the most valuable gift we can offer them in life. But doing so can often feel daunting (especially if we grew up in caregiver relationships that were insecurely attached),” wrote Therapist Eli Harwood as she explained a few reminders for parents. Parenting tips: Truths to remember while raising secure and resilient children(Unsplash) ALSO READ: How strict parenting can impact children negatively? Experts share insights Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here We’re now on WhatsApp. Click to join Feelings are not choices: Emotions are neuro-chemical reactions – something that children do not have control over. When they …