The Good Parent

Is our education system preparing children for the future, or are we still preparing them for yesterday? In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli speak with Monica Sagar, former Director-Principal of Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, about choosing the right school and helping children grow beyond their report cards. From tuition and packed after-school schedules to emotional int...

In this episode of The Good Parent, we have Dr. Shakuntala David in conversation with Shailja Dutt. Dr. David opens up about why 25% of Indian teenagers are experimenting with substances, what parents get wrong when they catch their teen, and the exact questions to ask instead of "why." She shares real cases from Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurgaon from first experimentation to addiction and expl...

In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli address real questions parents have about discipline, consistency, honesty, and fostering trust in their children. What sets this episode apart is the absence of a "right way" to parent. Instead, it features authentic discussions about what truly works, where parents often falter, and why fear can be more damaging than bene...

In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli sit down with a question every parent has asked themselves in the middle of a crowded mall: why does my child behave perfectly one day and completely fall apart the next? The answer, more often than not, has less to do with discipline and more to do with consistency. Children feel safer when they know what to expect from us. When bed...

From reels and gaming to ChatGPT, today's children are growing up in a world where every emotion, every question, and even every moment of boredom can be answered instantly by a screen. In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli explore how AI and technology are reshaping childhood, why emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than ever, and how screens have quietly becom...

What does it really take to raise a healthy, confident child? In this special episode of The Good Parent , legendary cricketer Kapil Dev shares his honest perspective on parenting, fitness, and the habits that shape a child's future. He reminds us that raising healthy children isn't about strict routines or expensive programs. It's about creating a home where kids play freely, eat well...

In this episode of The Good Parent, we have Carmen Vicelich in conversation with Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli. Carmen Vicelich is the Founder & CEO of Valocity, a global fintech company operating across multiple countries. A serial entrepreneur and an internationally recognised business leader, she has built her company from the ground up while raising her children and she credits the same pri...

RAISING CHILDREN WHO FEEL SAFE TO ASK Children are curious about their bodies much before parents feel ready to answer. They notice. They ask. They listen. They learn from what we say, and also from what we avoid saying. That is why conversations around consent, body safety, good touch, bad touch, and age-appropriate sex education need to begin with care at home. These conversations do not take aw...

Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Parenting Transitions Are Complex 03:32 Shailja’s Journey From Control to Openness 03:45 Early Authority Makes Letting Go Harder 07:31 Letting Children Build Their Own Identity 08:25 Why Letting Go Feels Harder for Parents 10:44 Real World Exposure Tests Values 12:54 When Emotions Start Affecting Parenting 13:07 Listening Before Deciding 14:00 Letting Go Gradually B...

CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Social Media & Child Safety Concerns 02:06 – Raising Confident Children in Today’s World 04:09 – Parenting Dynamics & Shared Responsibilities 06:11 – The New Age of Digital Surveillance 08:17 – The Illusion of Social Media Reality 10:25 – Children’s Perspective on Public Impact 12:35 – Protecting a Child’s Individuality 14:38 – Building Emotional Connection with Children...

Are we raising entitled children without realizing it? We promise our children protection, opportunity, and love long before they are born. But somewhere between protection and fear…between support and overcompensation…comfort begins to replace resilience. In Episode 02 of The Good Parent, we explore how entitlement forms in children — not from indulgence, but often from love mixed with fear. Fear...

🎬 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to The Good Parent Podcast 00:51 – Why Fitness Is a Blind Spot in Child Development 03:47 – How Sports Shape Healthy, Confident, Resilient Children 08:36 – Kapil Dev on Sports, Discipline, and Life Lessons for Life 14:56 – Screen Time vs Outdoor Play: The Modern Parenting Dilemma 20:04 – Nutrition Habits and Children’s Health Today 21:43 – Fitness Beyond Competitio...