The actress also discussed the principles she and Virat hope to establish in their children.
Anushka said that, like others, they don’t worry about being “perfect parents.”.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have a unique approach to raising their kids, Vamika and Akaay. In a recent talk at the Slurrp Farm’s YES Moms & Dads event, the actress opened up about the challenges of being a parent and shared insights into their parenting approach.
Anushka said that, like others, they don’t worry about being “perfect parents.”. “We’re not perfect, and that’s okay. We’ll complain about things, and it’s fine to admit it in front of our kids, so they know we’re flawed.”
She disclosed that she follows a strict schedule, eating early and retiring to bed, making sure her kids adopt the same habit. Anushka explained that her habit of eating dinner at 5:30 PM began out of convenience. Her daughter, Vamika, frequently requested dinner early and it soon became a part of their lifestyle. “It started out as convenience because my daughter would want her dinner early. She would eat it around 5.30, and most of the time it would be me and her home alone,” Anushka said.
The actress admitted that the early dinner routine has a variety of benefits, including improved sleep and mental clarity and said, “I started to see the benefits—I slept better, felt fresher in the morning, and there was less brain fog.”
Anushka shared that she and Virat have a culinary tradition for their children. She stated, “We had this discussion that if we don’t make the food our moms made, we won’t be passing these recipes on to our kids. Sometimes I cook, and sometimes my husband, but I do cheat by calling my mom for recipes.”
The actress also discussed the principles she and Virat hope to imbibe in their children by leading via action rather than instruction. If you see them being disrespectful, they’re just being kids. You can gently show them the way,” stated Anushka.
