I am Lina Ashar and I want to jointly explore the power of parenting with you. Join me on my journey to educate our children in unlocking their extraordinary human potential. 5 Ways To Be A Better Parent [Forbes]: Watch different TED Talks, read different blogs, and watch different television. You’ll learn that the ideal adult recognizes the importance of self-indulgence: self-care leads to self-worth and ultimately makes one an asset to spouses (and/or lovers), children, and employers. One must advocate for one’s personal needs — put one’s self first — if one wants to be a productive contributor to civilization or a loving family member. 5 Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent [Parents.com] : All-time favorite nuggets of advice in one outstanding article that will have a profound effect on your whole family. The science behind how parents affect child development [TED Talks] : Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn’t fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative, research-backed reality that highlights how it’s just one of many factors that influence the chaotic complexity of childhood development. A rethink for anyone wondering what made them who they are today and what it means to be a good parent. 12 Skills That Good Parents Have [ Daniel Wong ]: Do you want to have good parenting skills? Of course, you do. You want to help your children make the most of their potential, and you want them to be contributing members of society. 15 ways to easily become a better parent, according to experts [Business Insider]: At the end of the day, most parents want to know if there’s something they could have done better. While “better” is a subjective word, perhaps it’s more suitable to ask ourselves if we were aware, mindful, and present as a parent. We asked 15 experts for tips, and their answers seemed to be built around three main themes: creating routines and rituals for children, leading by example, and remembering to “play.”