Parenting challenges are something every mother faces every single day.
Sometimes it feels like no matter how much we love our kids, they just don’t listen.
Are you a mother who feels tired of saying the same things again and again?
“Brush your teeth!”
“Take a bath!”
“Do your homework!”
And still, your kids don’t listen until you shout or get angry?
You’re not alone. ❤️
I’m a mother of two kids aged 8 and 11. Every day feels like a new mission.
Whatever I ask them to do — brushing, bathing, eating, or studying — they delay it until I lose my patience.
And yes, sometimes I yell or even cry later because I regret shouting.
Let’s talk about this honestly, because these parenting challenges for mothers are real.
1. Kids Don’t Listen Easily
Most children are not being naughty. They just want to feel in control.
- They want to make their own choices.
- When we give too many orders, they feel we are controlling them.
- So they resist just to show they can decide something too.
✅ Try this instead:
Give small choices.
- “Do you want to brush first or take a bath first?”
- “Do you want to wear your red T-shirt or blue one?”
When kids feel they have some control, they listen more easily.
2. Why Mothers End Up Yelling
We don’t shout because we want to.
We shout because we are tired, stressed, and no one is listening.
- Handling home, kids, school, and work is not easy.
- When you repeat the same thing 3–4 times, frustration builds up.
- After yelling, you feel bad and start blaming yourself.
💡 Remember: You are not a bad mother.
You are a human mother — doing your best every day.
3. How to Repair After Yelling
Kids don’t need a perfect mother.
They need a loving one who knows how to say sorry and reconnect.
Here’s what helps:
- After you calm down, hug your child.
- Say, “I’m sorry I shouted. I was tired, but I love you always.”
- Tell them what you felt: “When you don’t listen, I get worried.”
These small talks make a big difference. ❤️
4. When “Log Kya Kahenge” Hits You
Sometimes, when my kids misbehave in front of others, one thought comes to my mind —
“Sab kya kahenge? Kaisa badtameez bachcha! Manner kuch nahi sikhaya!”
At that moment, I suddenly remember Dharmendra ji’s iconic line from Sholay (1975):
“भाग धन्नो, आज तेरी बसंती की इज़्ज़त का सवाल है!” 😄
Because truly, that’s how it feels — I’m not chasing dacoits,
I’m chasing my kids to save my “Basanti ki izzat”! 😅
Parenting challenges for mothers in India are full of love, laughter, and drama — just like a Bollywood movie. 🎬
If you’ve ever felt too available or too soft with your kids,
you’ll also relate to this post:
👉 5 Signs You’re Too Available for Your Kids | A Real Talk on Indian Parenting and Child Behaviour
It’s a real eye-opener about modern Indian parenting challenges and child behaviour.
5. When the Father Becomes the “Cool Parent”
In many families, one parent becomes strict and the other becomes fun.
In my home, I try to make kids eat healthy food,
and my husband gives them junk food and never scolds them.
This makes me feel like the “bad cop.”
✅ What helps:
- Talk privately with your husband, not in front of kids.
- Instead of blaming, say: “When you give them junk food, it’s hard for me to teach healthy eating.”
- Set small common rules, like “junk food only once a week.”
When both parents follow the same rules, kids behave better.
6. Feeling Less Attached Than Before
Sometimes, I feel my husband is closer to the kids because he plays and laughs more.
I’m always the one reminding, scolding, or teaching.
If you feel the same, try this:
- Spend 10 minutes daily just talking or playing — no instructions.
- Tell them funny stories from your childhood.
- Before sleeping, say, “Even when I get angry, I always love you.”
These small actions slowly rebuild love and connection.
7. Be Kind to Yourself
Dear mom, please remember — you are not alone.
Every mother loses patience sometimes.
What matters is that you care enough to feel bad about it and want to improve.
Instead of saying, “I shouldn’t have shouted,” say:
“I was tired and lost patience, but I’ll try again tomorrow.”
You don’t need to be a perfect mom.
You just need to be a loving, learning mom — and you already are. ❤️
Final Thoughts
Parenting challenges for mothers are real — especially when kids don’t listen, and you end up shouting.
But calm parenting doesn’t mean silence.
It means responding with love, humor, and patience — one day at a time.
Because motherhood isn’t about being perfect —
it’s about growing together, learning daily, and loving endlessly. 💖
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