Brownish Parenting

In the final episode of Brown-ish Parenting, we’ll discuss unhealthy parenting cycles influenced by historical trauma, such as colonization and violence, and how these legacies affect parenting styles across generations. Join our special guest, Maryam, a parenting coach and founder of Black and Brown Parenting, as we reflect on the importance of addressing our own histories to transform our parent...

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concepts of masculinity and femininity within South Asian culture and their impact on our daily lives. Join us as we discuss how cultural expectations shape behaviors and relationships, featuring insights from our guest, Shanta N. Kanukollu, Ph. D. (a.k.a. “Dr. K”), a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience. We’ll delve into...

Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the roots and impacts of South Asian American parental expectations and perfectionism. Our special guest, Sanah Kotadia, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and founder of Balanced Minds Therapy, explores the values driving South Asian American parents to set high expectations for their children, such as hard work, academic excellence, and fam...

Today, we delve into the South Asian American attachment styles and the importance of parents recognizing their own attachment styles. This awareness profoundly impacts how we care for our children and the meaningful connections we foster. We will first define attachment theory and discuss how our attachment styles can influence the relationships we have in our lives, with our own parents, romanti...

This episode will unveil why South Asian men often find it difficult to be vulnerable and express their emotions. We'll start by examining how South Asian culture shapes our ideas about emotions and how these notions intersect with gender. Cultural expectations often dictate that South Asian men should appear tough, both externally and internally, making vulnerability and emotional expression seem...

Today, we're diving into South Asian culture, food, and diets! South Asians love food, often centering family gatherings around it. We'll explore how this cultural practice shapes our eating habits, body image, and the messages our kids receive about food: what to eat, when to eat, how to eat, and much more! We’ll also discuss the health implications of traditional South Asian diets, which are hig...

Today’s episode explores how South Asian parental expectations shape a child's future friendships, relationships, and life goals. We'll delve into the impact of parental guilt, navigating parental approval, and the journey of developing inner confidence while challenging traditional norms. Join us as Meghana shares her experiences navigating the immigrant child complex, parental guilt, mixed-race...

Today, we're turning our focus to the lived experiences of South Asian Youth. What issues are they facing? What do they wish their parents understood better? We'll explore the complexities of growing up between cultures. We will also address cultural identity struggles, the psychological impact of living between two worlds, social media pressures, generational shifts, exploring the varied influenc...

 In today's episode, we explore the common challenges South Asian American parents face, explore the parenting style that leads to the best outcomes for South Asian American bicultural children, and provide practical tips on how parents can start engaging with their kids effectively from the early childhood through adolescence. We emphasized the benefits of the authoritative parenting style, which...

The last episode discussed the stigmatized topic of divorce within the South Asian American community, exploring how to talk about marriage and divorce with our kids. This week, we want to provide support specifically to South Asian American parents who are divorced. First, we’ll discuss how South Asian American parents communicate with their children in general, emphasizing the importance of comm...

This episode discusses the societal pressures that South Asian Americans face in maintaining marriages, often feeling trapped due to cultural expectations and fear of judgment. The episode features author Shailee Mehta, who shares insights from her book "Indians Don’t Get Divorced" and her journey through the divorce process. Shailee reflects on the messages she received growing up about marriage...

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricacies of South Asian culture and how to broach those often uncomfortable yet crucial sex education topics with our children. From navigating body safety to understanding healthy relationships, we're here to provide practical insights and expert advice. But why is it so essential for parents to initiate these conversations? We'll uncover the alar...

In our debut episode, Dr. Amita shares her personal story and the motivations behind starting this podcast. She will discuss the critical topics that she wanted to have addressed during her own childhood, and how these parenting practices are supported by current research in child development. The goal is to help parents reflect on how to better support their child's social, emotional, and cultura...