Kalki Koechlin 'heartbroken' as daughter Sappho calls herself 'ugly'
Actress Kalki Koechlin discusses the challenges of parenting her five-year-old daughter, Sappho, who has begun expressing negative self-image. Koechlin emphasizes the importance of validating a child's emotions and fostering healthy self-worth through open communication rather than simple reassurance.
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The article highlights the growing parental focus on emotional intelligence and the psychological development of children in the digital age.
Kalki Koechlin recently opened up about the challenges of parenting daughter Sappho, revealing that it deeply affects her when the five-year-old criticises her own appearance. The actress said she constantly thinks about raising a confident and independent daughter and believes such moments are opportunities to understand how children see themselves.Speaking on Lilly Singh's podcast, Kalki Koechlin reflected on motherhood, self-image and the importance of helping children navigate their emotions from an early age.Kalki Koechlin on daughter Sappho calling herself 'ugly'During the conversation, the Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actress was asked whether she consciously thinks about raising a "powerful" daughter."I think about it all the time," Kalki replied.She then shared that her daughter Sappho often goes through changing perceptions of herself.
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