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Confused about your teens career choices? In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating world of brain mapping and how it can guide children toward their strengths and passions, especially during crucial career decision-making years. Our guest, Dr. Sweta Adatia, a renowned neurologist and founder of Zebra-Brain, shares her expertise on how understanding the unique […]
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In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Maitreyi & Mandar about their experience of adopting their second child. They share their journey, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights for prospective adoptive parents. Key Points: The importance of a shared commitment to adoption between partners. Involving older children in the adoption process can be […]
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Explore the power of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, to boost your child's immunity and overall well-being. Our guest, Dr. Rani Iyer, a seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner with three decades of experience, shares her insights on: 1. Natural immunity building 2. Ayurvedic remedies for common childhood illnesses 3. The drawbacks of antibiotics and processed […]
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Does Dating & Relationships of your Teenager make you anxious? In this episode we decode the behaviour of the teenagers in depth and also understand where it is rooting from. This is a powerful conversation and an eye opener for parents of children of all ages, not only teenagers. Our guest is an extraordinary personality […]
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Join us in this episode as we welcome a truly unique guest, Jayne Ruff, who brings together the worlds of parenting and leadership coaching. With her rich and diverse background, she offers invaluable insights into the art of parenting through her theory of the importance of rebalancing. Jayne Ruff is not only a parenting coach […]
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Do you ever find yourself caught in a whirlwind of negative thoughts? In this episode, we've brought to light the often overlooked issue of parental anxiety and depression, which affects 1 out of 5 women and 1 out of 10 men after becoming parents. Our guest, the inspiring parent Jenna Clancey, who is not only […]
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Trying hard to understand teenagers' world? Whether you're parenting a teenager, pre-teen, or primary school student, this episode remains pertinent. Understanding the world of teenagers and deciphering their often perplexing behavior can be challenging for any parent. Some of us are already immersed in this experience, while others are beginning to notice the signs, leaving […]
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Are You Nurturing a Chess Champion? In this episode we are in conversation with Sagar Shah- International Master and the Co-Founder of worlds biggest chess platform – ChessBase. Sagar is a well known personality in the world of chess. He is a trainer, a chess journalist and a commentator. He also leads many inititives to […]
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Do you know your child's strengths? In this episode we have shared the a scientific parenting formula for your parenting journey that is derived by you, It’s a philosophy based on identifying strengths of a person(s) to increase the chances of success. Our guest Anuja Rathi is a experience Trained International Strengths Coach, and […]
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What are you gifting your children? Is it their favourite Toy? Or something that they will cherish for ever? It’s a gifting season, and we are talking about the biggest gift we can give to our children with our speaker Sarah Ezrin, Sarah is a senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer, teaching all around the […]
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Concerned about your child's life choices when you can't be there to guide? In today's episode, we're discussing teaching our children to keep their inner voice alive and learn to listen to it. This is a tool that helps our children stay on the right path and make the right decisions when they are at […]
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Struggling with Parenting Guilt? 🤔 As parents, our children become our most significant project and the center of our universe. It's no surprise that this relationship often comes with its fair share of parenting guilt. Join our expert, Ms. Barkha Nayak, a therapist, trainer, psychologist, and co-founder of Manahsparsh, as she helps us unravel the […]
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Confused about which board / curriculum to choose? Well, our guest today is an educationist with over 40 years of experience in teaching. Mr. Kris Bhatt, Senior Principal of one of the most sought after schools in Singapore – NPS International School. In this episode we get insights about and address crucial concerns of parents […]
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“Our focus is to build strong human beings… who are leaders and not followers!” Shalini & Gaurav. Our guests today believe in the concept that – “We should be such guest who the earth likes to welcome again and again.” This thought shapes their life, the choices they make and also the way they bring […]
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Why should you listen to us? Who are we? What do we do? How can you benefit from tuning in? Get answers to all your basic questions in this short trailer episode. Here is the transcript: H: Hey there! I'm Himani. K: I'm Kalyani. And just like you, we're parents too. H: We were actually […]
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Are Punishments inevitable? Do you feel guilty of punishing your child but feel stuck? Find a whole new perspective on parenting without punishments and why is it necessary? Punishments seemed to be normal for us when we grew up and we believe we turned out just fine…. but is that really true? Will that work for today's generation? […]
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Almost everyone around me is enrolling their child for Coding… Should I too? If you are a parent considering enrolling your child for a Coding class, this episode is a must listen for you. Our guest for today is Vinita Goyenka, a Singapore based entrepreneur who has taught more than 1100 students and has work […]
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MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL! Acing Parenthood and Career with our guest Madhulika Sanghvi – an inspiring mother. Madhulika is a mother to 3 children and is a Sales leader in the demanding Fintech sector as well as a mentor to the young generation. In her journey of motherhood she has lived through many phases including moving […]
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“21 Essential Parenting Mantras” is a list of slogans that we have derived from the learnings from our in-dept conversations with parenting experts and inspiring parents in the last 49 episodes. Every child deserves the best from his/ her parents and these Mantras will help every parent to offer their best to their child(ren). We […]
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Want to equip your child with the superpowers of HIGH EQ? This episode will definitely help you. We all know that emotional intelligence needs to be inculcated right from a young age but do we know about the right tools and approach?Here are the top 3 – 1. Increasing their emotional literacy 2. Time for […]
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Do you hesitate while talking about sex with your child? Yes? Then this conversation with mental health professional Parinita Ganesh will definitely help you. Parinita has answered 3 listener questions which empowers us with the right attitude, words and phrases related to – Personal boundaries and consent – How and when to talk about good […]
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Are you giving enough importance to ARTS? As parents we knowingly or unknowingly tend to encourage our children towards technology and science but give lesser importance to Arts. But are we all aware of the crucial role it plays in the brain development of our child? In today’s episode we will be talking about Role […]
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Parents face many ups and downs in their day to day routine while playing multiple roles, while in office / as spouse/ as a colleague and most importantly as a Parent. While juggling between the roles we also experience the highs and lows of our emotions. Bring a parent could be the most over whelming […]
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Struggling with Screen Time of your child? Almost given up? Screens have been the constant companion in our lives; and they are here to stay! And when it comes to kids and screens, we face tantrums, excessive screen time, emotional blackmail, screaming and all sorts of shenanigans. In today’s episode we have discussed, Why we […]
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Strategies For Picky Eaters Toddlers — Having a Picky Eater at home? Struggling with it everyday? Having a picky eater can be exhausting and frustrating. Without the right guidance, and unknowingly you may end up picky eating become a permanent part of their personality. How can you prevent that from happening In this episode we […]
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Speech and Language milestones 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 […]
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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. Points covered in this episode: Why do kids misbehave […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
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IS YOUR CHILD GIFTED? The ultimate guide to parenting gifted children! 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, […]
ARE SCHOOLING SYSTEMS GOOD ENOUGH TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR LIFE? Well, the idea of conventional schooling did 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 tha they progressed to Roadschooling their children. It has been […]
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ARE YOUR KIDS 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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As parents we often are in a dilemma about choosing sport as a career option. Indeed, 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 […]
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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 […]
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What does profiling children mean? How does it help parents improve the way in which they bring up their children? In today’s conversation with Ajit Kaikini, we deep dive into the world of profiling children to better understand how this scientific tool can help your child choose the right career path. Our guest (Ajit Kaikini) […]
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The last two years have been tying for us all. There have been good days and there have been bad. But throughout, we have striven to accentuate the positive. Today’s episode is our attempt to make sense of it all and see what we have all been through in a positive light. Today, we talk […]
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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 possibly jeopardise your career. It’s Hobson’s Choice. In this episode we are in conversation with Radhika Balakrishnan, a career transformation expert and a purpose coach. […]
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Every child has tremendous potential – but how does one 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 shares many valuable insights and tips which will help every parent better shape their child’s career path. Should […]
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Entreprenuership is no longer a career choice. It is 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 […]
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Today we are in conversation with a single Mum and her daughter to get a sneak peek into their lives. Step forward Preeti Telang, a highly successful architect in a Japanese firm in Singapore and her daughter, 16 year old daughter, Kimaya who hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps. In this thought-provoking episode, Preeti […]
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I was shopping at a wet market in Singapore, when my 3-year-old son Ishaan, pointed towards something and said “Mama, can I buy this please?” he was holding a long stick with a loop at an end. He had found it next to the cashier, at a very prominent place for a fresh vegetable shop. […]
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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. It is an epiosde which gives us lots of points to ponder upon and inspiration to get our kids into […]
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We parents are so concerned about our child’s health that sometimes we need a second opinion as to whether all is well. We rush to our paediatricians to get answers to our questions. Just chatting with them makes us feel at peace. In today’s episode we are in conversation with one of the most distinguished […]
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A very special guest today. It is a our great hoour and privilege to have Ms. Melissa Maria, Principal of GIIS SMART Campus, Punggol, Singapore. Ms. Melissa has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and administration in first-rate schools in Mumbai, Oman and Singapore. Listen to the full episode so as […]
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 superhero for boys …its so cute to hear the kid’s fight on ….whose dad is the strongest! H: Actually fathers are just like ordinary men but […]
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“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 precept, especially when it comes to our children’s education. In today’s episode, we have with us Divya Gupta, a Mum who has designed her […]
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Therapy is generally looked down upon in some quarters and is almost like a taboo. But therapy be of great help to parents. In this episode Himani and Kalyani speak to Sam Roberts, a counsellor who is also doing his PhD in Psychology. He helps us answer such questions as: What is therapy? When should […]
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Being a mother is one of the most demanding jobs in the world. In this Mother’s Day special episode, we speak to Anupama Murali, an ICF Associate Certified Life Coach and speaker with over 15 years of corporate experience. She is by turns a musician, an entrepreneur and a Mind Management, Breath and Meditation teacher […]
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*When you leave this world, what kind of child would you have left behind when your story is eventually told?* William Wordsworth’s epigram, “the child is the father of man” encapsulates a unique but unwritten reality that most parents face today. As children, blessed enough to have had the consort of parents, most of us […]
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In today’s episode, Himani and Kalyani chat to Ms. Meenu Agarwal, an eminent clinical dietician and trainer who has helped more than 7000 clients globally and is also a mother of a cricketing daughter. Meenu dispels many myths and has much to say about children’s nutrition. Some of the main topics she addresses are What […]
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Ensuring that our children are well feed is vital, particularly so given the plethora of so-called healthy products on the shelves. Making the right choice can be bewildering. In this episode Dr.Vibhusha Jambhekar, a PhD in Human Nutrition, will give us the low down on nutrition. Dr.Vibhusha Jambhekar. Is milk really good for our children? […]
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Why are kids are so sensitive these days? Why do they just cry even for the smallest things? 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 […]
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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 – […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Welcome to Partners in Upbringing.. as parents we strive so hard to give our kids the best facilities, resources and to nurture them with the with the right values to ensure they reach their maximum potential. But we are always pressed on time. Hi I am Himani and Hi I am Kalyani and we are […]
Confused about your teens career choices? In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating world of brain mapping and how it can guide children toward their strengths and passions, especially during crucial career decision-making years. Our guest, Dr. Sweta Adatia, a renowned neurologist and founder of Zebra-Brain, shares her expertise on how understanding the unique […]
