Partners In UpBringing

Every child has tremendous potential - BUT WHAT is it? How to identify it? How to nurture it?🤔 In today's podcast we are honoured to be joined by Ajit Kaikini , a senior trainer who specialises in unleashing the TRUE POTENTIAL of individuals. Ajit has shared many valuable insights and tips which will help every parent shape their child's career path.  And if you would want professional...

Entreprenuership is no longer a career choice. It has become a way of life! In this epiosde we are in conversation with Swati Gauba , an entrepreneur and trainer based in Singapore. Swati has hands on experience in designing and conducting courses to help develop Entrepreneurial spirit in children. Swati has shared many tools and games to develop observation skills, empathy, problem solving attitu...

Today we are in conversation with a  single mom and her daughter to get a sneak peek into their lives, their equation, what are their struggles and how they manage and balance things. To give you all a brief background  our guest Preeti Telang  is a successful Architect in a japanese firm in Singapore and her daughter Kimaya is a 16 year old,  pursuing her polytechnique… and she also aspires to be...

Today is a very special episode as our guest - Sunandan Lele , is not only a very popular sports journalist, but also someone who is extremly passionate about sport and is a doting father himself. Its an epiosde which gives us lots of points to ponder upon and inspiration to get our kids into sport. Sports teaches our kids to be happy in someone elses success, to try their best every single time,...

We parents are so concerned about our child's health that time to time we need someone to assure us that our kids are healthy and growing in the right way. Most of the times we rush to our paediatricians to get answers to our questions and just chatting with them makes us feel at peace. In today's episode we are in conversation with one of the leading padiatricians in Singapore - Dr. I M...

Today, it is an incredibly special episode with an incredibly special guest. We are highly honoured and privileged to have Ms. Melissa Maria , Principal GIIS SMART Campus, Punggol, Singapore.  To give you all a brief introduction of her exceptional achievements,  Ms. Melissa, has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and administration in reputed schools in Mumbai, Oman and Singapo...

Happy Father's Day!  K: Every child has a hero.. and he is called dad! He can make anything happen… he is the first love for his daughters and a super hero the boys ...its so cute to hear the kids fight on ….who’s dad is the strongest! H: Actually fathers are just like ordinary men but it’s the love for their child that makes them into heroes, adventurers, story tellers and even singers! The...

“If a child cannot learn in the way we teach, we must teach in the way the child can learn”  Seldom do we get the time to actually ponder on this perspective, especially when it comes to our kids learning journey… we are so busy in our chores and routine… In today's episode we have with us Divya Gupta, a mom who has actually taken the pain to design and structure her kids' learning journ...

Therapy is generally looked down upon and is almost like a taboo. But therapy can be used to help parents in their challenges - small or big. In this episode Himani and Kalyani are in a conversation with Sam Roberts , a consellor who is also doing his PhD in Psycology. He helps us answer many questions like What is therapy? When should parents get alarmed about their child's behaviour? What s...

Being a mother is one of the most demanding jobs. In this Mother's Day special episode, we are in a candid conversation with Anupama Murali , an ICF Associate Certified Life Coach and speaker with over 15 years of corporate experience. She is a musician, an entrepreneur and a Mind Management, Breath and Meditation teacher for Adults and Children with the Art Of Living. She has taught over 100...

In today's episode, Himani and Kalyani chat with Ms. Meenu Agarwal , a very eminent and reputed clinical dietician and trainer who has helped more than 7000 clients globally and is also a mom of a cricketing daughter.  Meenu breaks many myths and states many facts related to kids nutrition. Some of the main topics she addresses are What is an ideal diet for our kids? Non - veg is a staple foo...

Ensuring that our kids are fed the right nutrition is a big task…  especially when we are bombarded with so many so called healthy products in the market… to make the right choice is difficult rather impossible…  In this episode we will get many doubts cleared from Dr. Vibhusha Jambhekar, a PhD in Human Nutrition. She will address burning issues like  Is milk really good for our children? What typ...

Why are kids are so sensitive these days..  why do they just cry even for the smallest things How to deal with the constant negotiations….  How to deal with Tantrums and unending demands?  Should I punish my child for his bad behaviour or is he too young? Every time my daughter does not win a prize or even a star in school he cries.. I dont know how to explain.  What are the positives of having a...

Can birthdays be the birth of new thoughts, new experiences...and not only about throwing a perfect party..  In this episode we will focus on the various elements which can make the celebration special in many ways for both, the kids and the parents.  Having a Birthday Ritual - a special family bonding time Meaningful - Associating birthdays with the act of giving Mindful - environment friendly En...

Every parent knowingly or unknowingly have a vision for their children. In this episode, lets see what it means means to have Vision for our kids and what impact a clearly defined vision has on their lives. By definition Vision is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination and wisdom. It is a visual picture that describes your child in the future which acts as a unifying force...

Nature deficit disorder, values that nature imbibes in our kids, getting outdoor indoors, safety mantras for outdoor activities and much more. This episode will answer many questions like  Spending time in malls is far more convenient than going for a picnic, but is it the best choice?  What is safe and worthwhile ? Indoor, highly controlled, and attractive environments or an uncontrolled outdoor...

How to organise kids' room and make it interesting, instigating, engaging for the kids without spending a lot? What elements should be kept in mind while designing the kid's room? What are the popular ideas for the kid's room Vs what is actually needed... Themes - how to use them in a better way Pocket friendly and eco friendly room decor Organizing toys and books Minimizing toys Be...

Feeding kids can be a big challenge if your little ones are fussy eaters. Both Himani and Kalyani have raised picky eaters and in this episode they share their experiences, ideas and parenting tips for developing healthy eating habits and to take the stress out of the whole process.  Episode Highlights: Giving Control - Involving children in the whole process of cooking itself. Right from grocery...

UpBringing is hosted by two neighbors, friends, first time podcasters and mothers. Himani and Kalyani have a lot in common, like they both have MBA degrees, they both came to Singapore after they got married, both of them have 2 kids and their husbands are in the IT industry. But they are poles apart as parents! Listen to this episode to get to know them better.  Himani and Kalyani love to share t...