Should children go to English medium schools or regional language schools where children will learn in their mother tongue? This question haunts every parent! What are the benefits of learning in your mother tongue? What is the best medium of instruction for a child in primary school and why? Let's ask this and many such questions to our education expert Dr. Meenal Paranjpe! बच्चों को अंग्रेजी माध्यम के स्कूलों में डाला जाए या क्षेत्रीय भाषा के स्कूलों में जहां बच्चे अपनी मातृभाषा में...

Every parent is looking for a so-called “GOOD SCHOOL” for their child. Today, when a parent thinks about "which school should I put" my child in, they have many options in front of them . Decision making can be overwhelming. What criteria should they use to make a decision? Let’s ask these and more such questions about our education system to Education expert Dr. Meenal Paranjape.  हर माता-पिता अपने बच्चे के लिए तथाकथित "अच्छे स्कूल" की तलाश में हैं।आज जब एक पालक अपने नन्हें बच्चे या बच्ची...

There is no right or wrong way to parent a child and what works in parenting differs from person to person and family to family. But there are some universal parenting principles that we cannot deny. It is important to keep updating our “parenting software” and keep it dynamic and ever-evolving. बच्चे को पालने का कोई सही या गलत तरीका नहीं है और पालन-पोषण के तरीके एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति और एक परिवार से दूसरें परिवार में भिन्न होते है। लेकिन कुछ सार्वत्रिक सत्य, universal parenting...

Why is it important to share the “fact of adoption” and how to tell kids at an appropriate age that they were adopted? How can parents deal with self-doubts? Both kids and parents experience a sense of ambiguous loss in the process of adoption. How can they deal with that? These and many more questions are answered in this final episode on adoptive parenthood.  "आपको गोद लिया है “ इस सत्य को बच्चे से केहना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है और बच्चों को उचित उम्र में कैसे बताया जाए कि उन्हें गोद लिया गया...

What sort of preparation do prospective adoptive parents need to do? Why and how to talk about adoption with family and friends without being defensive? What it means to be totally accepting of the adoption decision before the baby comes home. Let’s answer these and some more questions with our guest Dr. Meera Oke. Now you listeners can come closer to us and build a stronger Global Desi Parenting community.  Join our Discord server for free and become a part of our group as we do community...

Adoption can be a difficult decision to make and even a harder one to carry out. People adopt for varied reasons, and why, when, how, whom to adopt and who can adopt depends on a number of factors. This week, let’s spotlight this topic as we talk to Dr.Meera Oke who is an expert on the topic. Now you listeners can come closer to us and build a stronger Global Desi Parenting community.  Join our Discord server for free and become a part of our group as we do community discussions, Q&A...

Quite often parents are confused when parenting is happening in a culture quite different from the one they might have themselves been brought up in. In this debate over “Desi vs Western”, or “Old Vs New” , there is a need to consider the context [our own and our children’s needs, our resources, or capabilities], keep an open and flexible mind, trust our instincts and look at parenting as an adventure.  Now you listeners can come closer to us and build a stronger Global Desi Parenting...

Many of our traditional parenting customs have a strong scientific basis. Many customs we follow have been followed for generations sometimes blindly and so have lost the logic or scientific outlook behind them. As a part of conscious parenting our young educated parents can definitely try and revive some of those parenting customs that our grandparents or great grandparents did.   we have an announcement to make! Now you listeners can come closer to us and build a stronger Global Desi...

We will not compare or judge traditional Indian parenting and western parenting practices. We will try to imbibe good things from both. Let us see in this episode how we can develop our own unique parent-child relationship by learning the mechanisms to maintain this balance of Western parenting along with traditional Indian values. Today to talk to us about this special topic we have with us, Dr. Suneeta Kulkarni.   For the special 25th, we have an announcement to make! Now you listeners...

कभी-कभी हम माता-पिता बच्चों के प्रति अपना प्यार, शब्दों में व्यक्त करना भूल जाते हैं ।अपने बच्चों को "I love you" कहना उनके समग्र विकास के लिये बहुत आवश्यक है और इस संदेश को अपने छोटों तक पहुंचाने के लिए आप कई अलग-अलग चीजें कह सकते हैं और कर सकते हैं. आइये इस Valentine’s Day के शुभ अवसर पर आदत डाल लेते है अपने बच्चों से, अपने परिवार के सद्सयों से “I love you , too ” केहने की ! Sometimes we forget to express our love towards our children in words. Saying "I love you" to your child is very...

In our culture, parents and society have been equating “academics with intelligence”. It is expected that "academic achievement" should be the goal of every child. When we say schooling, we mean such core subjects as Science, and Math. We do not think about social sciences, languages ​​or arts like music, or any sports etc. The goal of parenting should be to help the child find what he loves doing rather than what "the parents" want the child to pursue as a career. Let’s talk to our guest,...

Knowing our family health history is one of the most powerful tools we have for our children to make changes that will have both immediate and long-term payoffs. It is important to talk to kids about (physical as well as mental) health and illnesses that run in the family. What to tell your child depends on their age and their health condition. Let's talk about the why what and how of family health conversations. हमारे परिवार के health history को जानना हमारे बच्चों के लिए सबसे शक्तिशाली...

Reflective parenting helps us to break the vicious cycle of parental shaming and other myths about parenting. Why should we avoid using the terms good versus bad parenting? How can we help develop non-judgmental and empathetic interactions with our child? विचारशील पालन-पोषण हमें माता-पिता की शर्मिंदगी के दुष्चक्र और पालन-पोषण के बारे में अन्य मिथकों को तोड़ने में मदद करता है। हमें “good parenting” या “bad parenting” जैसे शब्दों के प्रयोग से क्यों बचना चाहिए? हम अपने बच्चे के साथ...

Parents hardly talk to their kids about their current work lives or about their own childhood and past experiences. Children learn vicariously through parental conversations and that can help in solidifying parent-child connection. Let’s explore some topics that we can focus on while talking to kids of all ages. माता-पिता शायद ही अपने बच्चों से अपने वर्तमान काम काज या जीवन के अनुभवों के बारे में बात करते है . अपने बचपन और पिछले अनुभवों के बारे में अपने बच्चों से बातचीत करने से माता-पिता...

It is said that 80% of parenting is about “connection”! What is the importance of connecting with our kids? How to use humor, daily activities and listening to connect with your children of all ages? ऐसा कहा जाता है कि 80% पेरेंटिंग यह "कनेक्शन" के बारे में होता है! हमारे बच्चों के साथ जुड़ने का क्या महत्व है? अपने सभी उम्र के बच्चों के साथ जुड़ने के लिए हास्य, daily activities और ध्यान देकर सुनने का उपयोग कैसे करें? Subscribe now as we will explore issues from infancy to young adulthood...

Feeding is one of the parent’s most important jobs. But family meals are about more than just food. They are a time to connect with your child and to support their overall development. You may have to offer your child a new food 10 or 15 times before he/she eats it. Think of foods as “ALWAYS FOODS'' and “SOMETIMES FOOD”. And the most important thing you can do is turn off the screens while eating meals. Listen to this episode to understand why! बच्चों को खिलाना माता-पिता के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण...

Family Meals are as much about connection as they are about nutrition. See mealtimes as an opportunity to learn – what it means to be together as a family; sharing; taking turns; practicing good manners; conversational skill,etc . Making sure that the kids eat well is not only the responsibility of the parent but that of the child as well! Let us see how we can help kids develop good eating habits with our guest speaker, parent educator Priya Rao. दिन का एक भोजन साथ खाने का संबंध सिर्फ पोषण...

Rituals are important in families. There are three categories of rituals: celebrations, which include holidays and rites of passage; traditions, such as birthdays and anniversaries; and patterned daily routines, such as family dinners. Positive, consistent family rituals can provide developmental support for young children. Parents can support children’s development through positive modeling and self-talk during rituals. Let us explore what are some daily, weekly or annual rituals that you...

Over time families develop patterns of communication. Make time to listen as well as talk to your child starting early on. Parents need to always show a united front. There is a difference between allowing children to "express" as they want and allowing them to "do" what they want. Working through conflicts can help the teen learn how to handle disagreements. When children know that whenever they are ready to talk, you are there for them, that is the beginning of a beautiful...

Connection, self-regulation and tears can all help kids process and deal with their feelings of fear and anxiety. There are many things adults can do to increase connection and reduce the state of fear in the child. Normalizing and validating their feelings, understanding your own fears and anxieties and modeling coping skills are only some of the ways we can help our kids deal with their own day to day fears and anxieties. कनेक्शन, स्व-नियमन और आँसू सभी बच्चों को डर और चिंता की भावनाओं को...

Kids can experience fear at any age, and often, those fears are a normal part of their development. Some fears can be mild or short-lived, while others may interfere with your child's daily activities. In this episode, let us look at different fears and anxieties children feel from birth to 18 years of age. बच्चे किसी भी उम्र में डर का अनुभव कर सकते हैं, और अक्सर, वे डर उनके विकास का एक सामान्य हिस्सा होते हैं। कुछ भय हल्के या अल्पकालिक हो सकते हैं, जबकि अन्य आपके बच्चे की दैनिक गतिविधियों...

The skill of effective listening is an important part of communication that gives us great fulfillment when we learn to give and to receive. The conversation usually happens on more than one level, that which is said and that which is meant. Listening is most difficult with our most intimate relationships. Listening begins with the baby when we develop the ability to tune in and know what the baby wants or needs. Offering our undivided attention to kids is one of the most important things we...

Can you have open conversations with your child? Do you know if your child resists conversations with you? How to communicate effectively with your child irrespective of whether they are 6 years, 16 years or 26 years old? The key is to create a nurturing space so that they feel safe to communicate with you. क्या आप अपने बच्चे के साथ खुली बातचीत कर सकते हैं? क्या आपका बच्चा आपके साथ बातचीत का विरोध करता है? अपने बच्चे के साथ प्रभावी ढंग से संवाद कैसे करें, चाहे वह 6 साल, 16 साल या 26 साल का...

We have been hearing the words ‘Generation Gap’ from many generations. Today's children who were born in the year 2000 or after belong to the post Millennial generation which is also called Generation Z, or Gen Z! They think that air, water and the Internet are essential things in life! But the question arises: how do we keep pace with our children's generation? How do we pass on our values ​​consciously to our children, but at the same time try to understand the world of our children's...