How much do you idealize being a perfect parent? How do you feel when trying to get the work and family balance? Frustration, guilt, managing expectations of the bigger family - does that sound familiar?
We enjoyed a wholehearted conversation on parenting tips and dares that saves you time and worry. This learning circle was curated by Aslı Üner Dizdar with Cansen Başaran Symes, Murat Yeşildere, and Hande Birsay as our panelists.
Cansen Başaran Symes, Chair of the Board of Directors at Allianz Turkey, shared with us her career and parenting journey with these takeaways:
Hande Birsay, an activist mother and the author of the book “Emiyor mu? Mükemmel Annelik Beni Teğet Geçti,” shared her vivid stories. Her advice echoed deeply:
Murat Yeşildere, Turkey office leader at Egon Zehnder, opened his remark with the following story: 'I asked my kids if I am a good dad? My son replied- I do not know, I know only you.’ What a smart reply!
Murat pointed out that %80 of the brain development of a child takes place between the ages of 0-5. In this impressionable time, the child internalizes the ambiance in the house. Hence, the parent relationship and the dynamics in the household impacts the child and his/her development greatly. He also parted with the following advice:
We had a very interactive session with questions and emotional sharings from the audience. A notable remark was made by Burcu Özdemir, the Admin of the infamous Facebook “secret” group from “Araştıran Anneler” asking women to engage their husbands in parenting.
Our dear curator, Aslı Üner Dizdar, Head of HR Emerging Markets (CIS & Africa) at Shire Pharmaceuticals kept the mood upbeat and the audience attentive.
We thank Yapı Kredi for hosting us. We felt at home.
We thank our guests for joining us despite the icy and nasty weather.
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