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How to raise multilingual kids  Eating, Chewing, Swallowing affects speech development  Link between thought and language  How to introduce a new language to your child?  When do kids need speech therapy How to solve STAMMERING?  Why should dads read bed time stories? Does reciting Sanskrit Shlokas sharpens the tongue  Is it right for adults to speak in baby language?  Medical conditions that lead...

The question we are answering today. Get answer to this most pressing issue in your parenting journey. This issue needs to be looked at from a scientific lens to understand from where does it root and what is the solution that can be used by parents.  P oints covered in this episode: Why do kids misbehave - from a scientific lens Why does yelling work and our simple instructions or remindiners don...

Today we will be sharing an intense story that moved us and inspired us, made us value and cherish relationships, taught us to celebrate the small wins in life and most importantly reminded us to avoid focussing on the trivial issues which unknowingly are given too much importance. It is about bereaved parenting  - an act of regeneration -- picking up the pieces in the face of the devastation, and...

It is a general perception that Yoga is for adults and not for children,  We were also a bit confused unbtill we spoke to our guest today about why should we teach Yoga to our children. Today we are in conversation with a special guest who is a journalist by profession, but is an avid believer in Traditional Yoga practice. Kavita Chandran is a yoga teacher and international journalist based in Sin...

Wishing all the lovely fathers a very happy fathers day!! Today we have a with us Parth Nilawar, an inspiring father , who has built one of the first online parenting universities www.wonderlives.org, has coined terms like 'Parenting Quotient' and who is on a personal mission to inspire more fathers to be actively involved in the upbringing of their children. He has unique views on the c...

Will the extensive use of medication cause harmful side effects on our child's health? Are there any safer, natural options? 🤔 In  today's episode , CARE instructor Nana Lim provides excellent guidance about essential oils, the science behind them, which essential oils can be used and most importantly how to use them for cough and cold, skin issues, digestion, fever, increasing immunity...

SECRETS TO CHANGE YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOUR.. Sometimes, we find it difficult to understand Why kids behave the way they do? Why disciplining them seems impossible? Why do they hide things from us? Why do they back answer? Where are they learning this from? Believe it or not, things can improve if we have the right approach and communication tools. In today's episode, parenting coach Girish...

I had an inclination towards Art and Craft from a young age. Creating something with my own hand is food for my soul’.  Initially I created things purely for my pleasure, but soon I realized that any form of art needs a platform and this gave birth to  Bhule Bisre (things made from recycled material) and Paper Scissors Rock - quilling and crochet.  My creativity is my expression, something which I...

Being brought up amongst boys, I was always involved in fights, cricket, running around. I never always felt any different from them . I don’t believe in genderization and my motivation to be physically strong roots from it.  Today, even after having two daughters; feeling good about my body, being in shape and having the freedom to wear short dresses without feeling the cringe keeps me motivated....

 IS YOUR CHILD GIFTED? Excellent, intelligent, perfectionist, extraordinary are some of the words that you may be using to describe someone with higher ability . Children who are able to perform better as compared to their peers in certain areas or multiple areas  may it be arts, academics, sports, music, languages, dance, leadership etc are called ' Gifted '. There are so many gifted ch...

ARE SCHOOLING SYSTEMS GOOD ENOUGH TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR LIFE?  Well, the idea of conventional schooling did not resonate with our guests -  The Iyers' and they decided to give Homeschooling a shot. They and the kids liked it s much that in a years time they progressed to  Roadschooling their children. It has been more than 3 years they are successfully and happily  living a nomadic life for...

Are your children scared of Maths? Help them get rid of their phobia and start loving numbers? Using the ancient technique of Vedic Math our kids can easily do all kinds of calculations 10 -15 times faster. It helps boost their confidence and gets them interested in mathematics. In this podcast we are joined by Mr. Puneet Ahuja ,  a Consultant to the Indian Institute of Vedic Maths & Abacus wi...

We parents want our children to have a strong Mathematics base. We are always on the lookout to compliment their learning at school with enrichment classes like Vedic Maths, Abacus, Kumon and so many more... But it is of prime importance to actually understand these methods and know what output to expect from such extra curriculum classes.  In todays episode, we will find out Why Abacus does not i...

There is immense power, simplicity and effectiveness in the nurturing style based on the age old wisdom of the The Vedas.  In today's episode we are in conversation with Dr. Narayan Desai, The Founder of Tribal Mensa Nurturing Program. He is the Executive Council member - Gifted Child Program , Mensa India. He holds a doctorate in Vedic and Puranic literature and another one in Ecological Res...

Today is our 29th episode , and we will continue to talk about ‘Cross Cultural parenting’.  Our guests for the day is an  Indo-South African couple Ksama Alur who was born in Bangalore and has spent significant time in 5 different countries.. and her South African husband Richard Kohler . Currently both of them are based in Singapore and have a young son named Neil.  So lets listen to their unique...

CURIOUS ABOUT HOW PARENTS OF DIFFERENT CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS BRING UP THEIR KIDS? Well, all of us are interested to know about it especially when both the parents are from different countries… from different worlds and different societies. Meet our guest Ben Merium a French Dad and Prachi Patil an Indian Mom  about their parenting journey… How they come together as parents to give the best of both...

Beginning  the new year with a laughter ride and of course a few lessons important for us as parents…  *Ep#27 LOL'S OF PARENTING!*  Our guest- MomicAmruta is an ECD (Early Childhood Development & Care Gold Medalist) expert and a Standup Comedian . In this episode we have  discussed  What exactly is 'Communication'  Discipline Setting Boundaries  Turning No(s) into Yes(es) Reason...

How to prevent dental problems in our kids? Which toothbrushes and pastes to choose? When to start flossing? How to ensure good oral hygiene? Why are tooth decays more common these days? Get answers to these and many more questions in todays podcast with a renowned  Dentist from West Midlands, UK - Dr. Veerinder Nazran. Dr. Veerinder is a Dental surgeon with specialization in dental Implants and a...

Sanitary pads, private body parts, child birth, girlfriends - boyfriends, kissing .. it is always awkward to discuss such topics with kids and answer their unending questions. But at the same time it is of prime importance to satisfy their curiosity in the right manner so they are well equipped and feel trusted, and the communication channel is always open both ways. In this podcast we are in conv...

Kids love to experiment and Composting is one such magical transformation that multiplies their learning by manifolds. Today we have a pleasure of chatting with Mrs. Vani Murthy, popularly known as wormrani on the internet. She is a pioneer in home composting, terrace gardening and bio-cleansers, promotor of a Swacha Graha — a home that generates minimum garbage, for more than a decade now. She ha...

As parents we often are in a dilemma about choosing sports as a career option . In fact many of us, as kids  have had the exposure as well as inclination to take it up but we didn't or couldn't give it a chance because it was not the safest option and did not fit with the definition of being successful… or was not a proven formula to success.. So, Today we have with us Kedar Tembe , a Sp...

Today we are joined by Pallavi Dangi, a Chartered accountant by profession, founder of 'Go Back to Roots' an online learning academy, a passionate teacher and a mother to a curious 11 year old. Our conversation dives deep into the challenging aspects of imparting financial wisdom to our little ones.. here are some of the broad areas we have touched upon. Why to introduce finance at a you...

What does profiling children mean? How does it help parents to enrich their Upbringing journey? In today's conversation with Ajit Kaikini we are going to deep dive into the world of profiling children and understand this scientific tool which helps in choosing not only the right career path for our children but to help us shape well. Our guest Ajit Kaikini , is the founding Director of Buoyan...

Last 2 years have been full of experiences and a very enriching emotional journey for all of us. No doubt we have been through ups and downs, sometimes extreme and sometimes manageable but like always we are told to take the positives and not to focus of the negatives! Today's episode is our attempt to do the same and feel good about the experiences we had. We are in conversation with Dr. Tin...

Work life balance has always been tough for mums… It's like walking on a tightrope. If you lose focus you are either going to fall in a sea of guilt or compromise on your career growth… the challenges of a working mum are just unparalleled.  In this episode we are in conversation with Radhika Balakrishnan , a career transformation expert and a purpose coach. We have discussed many burning iss...