9 Incredible Celebrity Moms And Their Valuable Lessons On Motherhood

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Every mother has to deal with facing the harsh judgment of the rest of the world. No matter how excellent a mom might be, she will always be judged by the rest of society. However, this judgment is not just restricted to everyday moms. Celebrity mothers are under constant media scrutiny and are often judged more harshly than others. They often have to step out of their way to ensure that their children are not put under the limelight and have to protect their privacy from the rest of the world. While this is often a difficult task, they usually handle it with an aura of ease that makes us envious of them. Many Indian celebrities have embraced motherhood and have learned to enjoy the journey along the way. So here is some valuable advice on motherhood that some of our favorite Indian stars can offer us:

1. Tahira Kashyap Khurrana

When asked about what she believed is the most critical parenting lesson for raising children, Tahira had a brilliant answer. She spoke about how important it was to be grounded and have a strong sense of character. She stated that children watch and learn from the adults around them, and hence, as a mother, it is essential to set the right example for them.

2. Kajol

Kajol spoke about how it was important to address the social stigma and guilt of being a working mother. She talked about how society as a whole tends to put their responsibility of raising children onto mothers rather than on both parents. Discipline is something that Kajol staunchly believes in and makes it a point to ensure that her children are well-mannered.

3. Sushmita Sen

Sushmita is a self-confessed strict mother and stated that as her daughters started growing older, she cooled down a bit. Sushmita spoke about how due to her tough parenting, her daughters turned out to be very well-disciplined, and once she realized that they were, she eased off on them a little bit.

4. Lisa Haydon

Lisa, who is pregnant with her third child, spoke about how she initially had some apprehensions about whether her career would suffer after she had children. She stated that her mind was changed after realizing that society was changing at a steady pace, and she believed that modern women could “have it all”. Lisa also added that having children has opened her eyes to the wider world.

5. Kalki Koechlin

Kalki spoke about how she did not want to put up any gender-related barriers for her child. She didn’t want to raise her daughter with the gender stereotypes that so many young women in this country face. She believes that every child deserves to have their own space and ability to grow into their own identity. So when her baby was born, she and her partner decided to name the child with a gender-neutral name, Sappho, as she didn’t want her child to be forced to be something that she was not.

6. Madhuri Dixit Nene

Being the wife of a doctor, Madhuri was definitely highly cautious of the health of her family. During an interview, she stated that she was extremely particular that her children must brush their teeth before they go to bed. She added that no matter how late her kids arrive home, she would make sure that they brush their teeth twice and day and maintain oral hygiene.

7. Karisma Kapoor

Karisma, who is another self-confessed strict mother, spoke about how she wants her children to spend time outside rather than being sheltered inside their homes. She spoke about how she wanted her kids to form a healthy relationship with nature and stated that she believed all activities conducted in moderation are good. She also added that she makes sure her children don’t go overboard with the TV screen.

8. Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora advised new moms on taking the time out to indulge in self-care. She spoke about how mothers are often a little too selfless and tend to forget to take care of their own needs in a bid to take care of their families. She stated that she believed every mother must be a little selfish and that they should remember to treat themselves as well.

9. Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao spoke about how she wants her son, Azad, to have a carefree and normal childhood. Despite being the son of Aamir Khan and having a more privileged childhood than most others, Kiran wanted to make sure that her child grows up in a healthy way. She stated that she did not believe in crying over spilled milk and added that sometimes, it is okay to ignore minor mishaps. She says that in the end, we should focus on all the things that went right.

While the world may judge them for the way they raise their children, there is no denying that some celebrity parents out there have some valuable life advice to offer us. When it comes to parenting and motherhood, we can definitely look to them for inspiration. Do let us know which of these tips was your favorite in the comment section below!

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