How Kareena Kapoor & Saif ...
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, easily one of the most prominent couples of Bollywood, need no introduction. They’re both highly sought after as actors and have successfully carved out a well-deserved space for themselves in the industry. However, it’s often Kareena and Saif’s parenting style that has constantly been in the limelight since their first kid, Taimur, was born in 2016. Kareena and Saif are parents to two young boys, Taimur and Jeh, who was born four years later in 2020 – in the middle of a global pandemic. Unlike many in Bollywood, Kareena and Saif have never really shied away from the paparazzi when it comes to their kids, nor have they ever refrained from speaking about their parenting styles.
Both Saif and Kareena have demonstrated over the years that it is possible to be hands-on parents, while simultaneously balancing your personal lives and professional careers. Both have hectic and demanding work schedules, yet as Kareena once mentioned in an interview, they ensure that at least one parent is available to stay with the kids. A mutual understanding between the parents and open communication – these are, after all, the foundations of good parenting.
In a recent podcast, Taimur and Jeh’s nurse and nanny, Lalita D’Silva revealed that Saif insisted on a normal upbringing for his boys. Taimur and Jeh may literally be princes, yet their parents have always tried to ensure that they have grounded personalities and aren’t spoiled. She also revealed that Kareena believes in spending quality time with her children, instead of simply leaving it to the help. Kareena and Saif may be celebrities, but the fact that they prioritise spending time with the two boys over other commitments is evident from the multiple snaps of their days together or vacations that are shared on social media. Moreover, even though Saif and Kareena have two boys to take care of, they still manage to find time for each other amidst their busy schedules. Kareena and Saif’s parenting style has also shown that it is important for couples to find time just for themselves, even with kids and familial responsibilities.
Kareena has also been an inspiration for new moms, shattering stereotypes around pregnancy, breaking barriers and proving that being a new mom shouldn’t stop one from pursuing a career. She was also one of the first Bollywood mothers who openly acknowledged that she wasn’t in a hurry to get back in shape and didn’t want to spend hours thinking about how she looked after having a baby – regaining her strength, healing, spending time with her babies and enjoying her motherhood journey were her key priorities.
She also published a book, Pregnancy Bible: The Ultimate Manual for Moms-to-be, which documents her experiences with motherhood. The book offers insights into Kareena and Saif’s parenting style and she also spoke about difficulties during her pregnancies and how she coped during trying times. In India, the stigma around difficult pregnancies and women’s health persists; if celebrities like Kareena open up about such experiences, it is bound to help other women who find themselves in similar situations.
In conclusion, it can be said that you can be hands-on parents like Saif and Kareena and still maintain a harmonious balance between your role as a parent and your own personal commitments and professional lives. It is possible to have it all!
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