Mother's Gurukul Podcast

Fear is there within us. No one has ever taught us how to be fearful. And there is nothing wrong with that. It is one of the 9 emotions we are born with. But when this emotion starts showing its signs more often and affects our day-to-day life, then that is when we need to take necessary actions. It happens with kids a lot. Quite often you must have heard them saying, I am so scared for my tomorro...

We, as parents, love to give directions. But they, as children, don’t like those directions. Now, there is a clash; there are arguments, disagreements, and emotional outbreaks. How to handle all this? Should we stop giving them directions? Then how they will learn what is right and wrong? Well.. wait. First, take a pause, take a deep breath. And think- as kids, did we like directions? We say paren...

When we are surrounded by such heartbreaking news, how can we stay calm? Is it possible? Or, if we want to be calm, how can we do that? Let me help you with that. I said “help” because this is the time when we should be helping each other. How to stay calm during tough times? 1. Control your breathing 2. Learn to ignore the news that disturbs us 3. Find a routine that gives you relaxation 4. Under...

Before Covid hit us, we were in a perfect routine. Our routine was well-planned. But with online studies and work from home, our routine underwent many changes. There was no morning school or office rush. Our life was going at leisure. But when this situation wasn’t coming to an end, our so-called relaxed routine started to make us somewhat lazy. Many have experienced lethargy in their routine, wo...

“I am a blogger” – I get mixed reactions when I say that I am a blogger. Some ask me genuineand meaningful questions like my profile as a blogger, how I got into this field, how I get paid, etc. On the other hand, some people convey with their eyes that it is not a big deal and I am doing it as a pastime. . I don’t remember if I have ever talked about why I chose parenting and lifestyle as my nich...

It is good to be a crowd-pleaser but not on the cost of compromising with our self-respect of preferences. So, how to define boundaries? And handle its consequences. Yes, I said consequences. Creating healthy boundaries is empowering. But when we implement internal and external boundaries, it wil come as a surprise to the people around us. Initially, they may not take it seriously.  Related a...

Let’s talk about boundaries today. What are boundaries? Boundaries show where one thing ends, and another begins. They are the limits that you put in place to protect your well-being. Boundaries can be internal and external. Internal boundaries are those which we make for ourselves. And external boundaries are those which we make for others. It also deals with our private and public image. Lately,...

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." -Mother Teresa After all, we need such words to keep going, find happiness around us and spread joy among the people around us. It is hard to believe that we have been living through the coronavirus pandemic since the early days of 2020. For many, these past few months feel more like a decade. As communicators, though...

For children, their introduction to music begins way before s(he) comes into this world. The moment a baby is conceived, there are waves transmitted to the fetus. When the mother talks or humm or is listening to any music, the baby also feels the vibrations. That is why it is always advisable for the mom-to-be to listen to soothing music. We moms experience the movements of our babies when we list...

Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. You turn on your favorite song, and you automatically start humming or singing. Music instantly improves our mood and mind state. If we are upset with something and hear some soothing music, how quickly do we feel better? It doesn’t happen without any reason. Research has found that when we listen to music, it triggers a release of Dopamine –...

Although this Mother’s Day will be different from any Mother’s Day we have celebrated before, it doesn’t have to be any less unique. I hope the above ideas have inspired you to create a memorable and meaningful virtual Mother’s Day celebration! No matter the type of virtual Mothers’ Day celebration you choose, your thoughts are the most important thing. When we are moms, we will surely agree on on...

Today, we all are going through a tough time. I hear concerned parents talking about their kid’s mental and emotional state. I am also a parent, and I can completely understand their concern. According to me, if we can convince our kids to develop a habit of journaling, then it will benefit them a lot in the long run. Let’s talk about the benefits of journaling for kids. Additional reading: The ar...

Today’s episode is going to be a little different from our earlier one’s. It will be a combination of a story followed by some discussion. At mothers gurukul, I talk about various aspects of parenting. As parents, we keep a close watch on our kid’s behavior, personality, their mental health. When we talk about mental health, parent’s separation is one such area that has a significant impact on kid...

Women empowerment has become one of the trending hashtags. March 8th is marked as International Women’s Day. Sometimes when I see such days, I strongly feel that is just one day enough to feel empowered? Or, to put it differently, then why we need any such day in the first place? Only by celebrating it is it solving the purpose of empowerment? Why can’t we have this feeling for 365 days? When we u...

We all like to look confident on camera or in the video. Those in creative fields have to come in front of the camera or conduct live sessions occasionally. But not all are comfortable in it. They want to overcome that block, but something is holding them back. In today’s episode, let us talk about overcoming it and going in front of the camera with confidence.  You can reach out to be through my...

We all hope to raise responsible kids. Kids who are obedient, sincere show fewer tantrums. But for that, first, we have to rethink the reasons why kids behave irresponsibly. Today we will be talking about why do kids behave irresponsibly? Are you thinking that I am going to share some tips and tricks to make your kids listen to you? Or some ideas that you can apply so that your kids will start beh...

We already know that exercise is good for our body but did you know that it can also boost our mood, improve our sleep, and help deal with depression, anxiety, stress?  I will discuss about Important Life Lessons I've Learned From Working Out. You can reach out to be through my social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothersGurukul   Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpana_deo   Insta...

The basic of mindfulness or taking a mindful break is living in your present. Don’t crib on what had happened in the past, and don’t think too much about your future. You present is today. Let’s focus on that first. Once we are able to handle our present, things will start to fall in place. Lets practice a Mindful Break. For this episode, I collaborated with Vasantha Vivek. She is a blogger and a...

To successfully deal with your procrastination, you need to figure out why you procrastinate and how your procrastination is preventing you from achieving your goals so that you can formulate a concrete plan of action. Whether it be starting a fitness routine or promising ourselves for self-care, or starting up a new habit or a new routine, all it needs is to stay on track and fulfill the promise...

If we have a “growth mindset,” we enjoy challenges, despite the risk, usually, because we value learning and growth more than others thinking we know what we are doing. On the other hand, If we have a “fixed mindset,” we may shy away from challenges because we do not want to feel embarrassed. Having a growth or positive mindset contributes to the overall development and fuller personality. The goo...

It is easy to emphasize and address the suffering we can see with our eyes, like vision problems, dull skin, and wounds. We can take steps to heal them. But what about the scars which can’t be seen. These wounds are deep down within us that others cannot see. Only the one who is experiencing it daily can feel it. We often think that childhood is the time to be carefree and enjoy the days with frie...

People often get confused between self-worth and self-esteem. But self-worth comes first, and it is essential and crucial when we talk about mental health. Why? You can reach out to be through my social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothersGurukul Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpana_deo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpanabapat Blog: www.mothersgurukul.com Email: mothers...

Affirmations are the positive statements that are very powerful and extremely positive. They have the potential to change our mindset and move us towards a positive and happy state of mind. You can practice them everyday and see the magic. Here, I have made a list of statements that I like to tell myself, and I want you to start saying them to yourself. Lets begin our journey of self-developement....

Just like a tsunami, Technology has entered our lives before you could even realize it, and just like we take timely measure to stay safe, it would be be better if we try to handle technology wisely and not let it become just like a destructive tsunami. You can reach out to be through my social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothersGurukul Twitter: https://twitter.com/alpana_deo...

Noticing can deepen the relationship with your child. Our parenting mindset has the power to influence our feelings and actions. Noticing them, or being noticed by them is a part of parenting. The more we notice each other’s traits, appreciate them, suggest some corrections in them, the better it will be to understand each other. You can reach out to be through my social media handles: Facebook: h...