In Bangalore, it’s 5:30 in the morning, and my child is already upset—first it was a missing sock, then it was the dreaded “I can’t do this homework!” Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many mornings start like this. As a parent, my instinct is to jump in and fix things. But lately, I’ve begun wondering—am I helping, or am I stopping them from learning to handle it?
Building a disciplined mindset in kids doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s de
finitely not about being perfect. It’s about letting them struggle, fail, and realise they can try again. One quote that stuck with me was from Dr Carol Dweck, who said, “A person’s true potential is unknown... It’s impossible to foresee what can be accomplished with years of passion, toil, and training.”
So, where do we even begin? If we want them to wake up early and not feel like zombies, they’ve got to sleep well. That part’s on us, too. Getting them into bed before 9 PM isn’t always easy (we’ve all had those late-night giggles, endless water requests, or endless queries), but it really makes a difference. Most kids need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep, so it helps to plan evenings around that. A calm bedtime, no screens, and a bit of winding-down time—these small things can really change how the next morning feels.
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