A Trip from Chaos to Calm

Parenting has always fascinated me, leading to a deeper exploration of its complexities. I focus on various parenting styles and their impact on a child’s emotional intelligence and creativity. This journey began as I struggled with my own feelings of anger, frustration, and stress in parenting.



Growing up, I dreamt of having a big family with four kids. However, I didn’t fully grasp the challenges of raising children while balancing a full-time job. I often dismissed friends' parenting struggles, seeing them as ungrateful complaints. I lacked empathy, unaware of the immense responsibility and the significant energy, patience, and understanding parenting requires.

Now, I recognize that parenting is a full-time job in itself, a magical and blessed experience demanding dedication and resilience. This journey has taught me to cherish every moment, as the challenges are intertwined with countless rewards. Join me as I explore the intricacies of parenting, sharing my insights and experiences to support and inspire fellow parents on this incredible journey.

How I Started My Journey Towards Parenting Expertise

One evening, I returned home from work at 7:30 p.m., exhausted and stressed, needing to bathe my kids and put them to sleep. Despite my fatigue, I knew I had to be there for my twins; they needed me. One of the twins had difficulty sleeping, and I felt completely drained, needing comfort myself. The caregivers, waiting for me to take over, also needed a break. But what about me? When would I get to relax?

These thoughts swirled in my mind, amplifying my stress and bringing me to the verge of tears. I struggled to soothe my child, feeling a surge of anger when he wouldn’t sleep. At that moment, I had two crucial realizations: I needed the energy to be there for my twins, and I needed to change my job.

I transitioned to remote work to be closer to my children, but the anger didn’t dissipate. Overwhelmed by work and unable to find quality time with my kids, I decided to delve deeper into the world of parenting. I wanted to understand my anger and learn how to treat my children fairly while maintaining my career.

Parenting Started Being Fun

When I discovered the Jai Institute for Parenting, it was a turning point for me. The parent coaching program provided the tools and insights I needed to balance my responsibilities and find happiness at home.

I started applying the tools I had learned in the course, and things started to improve at home. I felt at ease next to my kids, and I really understood their feelings and needs. I shifted my thinking from “Oh, I have a lot of to-dos…” to “It is my kids’ quality time now; let me enjoy it.”

My time with them shifted from purely tasks and responsibilities to fun times, and to tell you the truth, I am enjoying freedom a lot. I am living childish moments, and I am grateful for my kids, who have taught me to enjoy the moments. Time with them moved from bathing, eating, etc.… to dancing, singing, running, screaming, playing, storytelling, etc.

I do not claim that I have a 100% stress-free parenting style now. Parenting is a learning journey, and every phase has its own situation and needs. But what I can say is that I feel confident and at ease now because I know and understand my child's needs and brain development phases, and I can easily say I have the tools to overcome the challenges.



Parenting is a full-time job. I salute each parent, whether they are stay-at-home parents or working parents. Both have a heavy schedule… but when empowered parenting tools are applied, heaviness subsides.

Meet Your Author, Nada Hilal

At 37, Nada welcomed the incredible gift of twins Amir and Lea into her life. Despite all the advice and preparation from friends and family, nothing could have truly prepared her for the overwhelming experience of the first few months of parenthood. It felt like she was losing herself and losing control.



Having always dreamed of building a family and raising wonderful children, she committed herself to learning as much as possible about parenting. Two years later, alongside her corporate job, she decided to pursue a professional study in parenting. This journey led her to the Jai Institute for Parenting, where she discovered peaceful parenting principles. Now, she is dedicated to spreading awareness within her community and sharing the transformative power of peaceful parenting practices with others as a Jai Certified Parenting Coach.