Global Desi Parenting
40 episodes - Hindi - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Though parenting is the toughest and most important job in the world, we do not get any prior training about how to do it. We do it based on how we saw our parents raised us, or we just go by the ‘gut’ feeling'. Would you do the same thing in any other job in the world? No way!!
There are many parenting books, websites, and shows out there about good parenting...but do they speak directly to you and your experience as you bring up your kids? In today's age of social media, we are all 'global parents' raising our kids to become "global citizens". As Asian Indian parents irrespective of what part of the world we live in, we parent in the "context of our culture" (which is diverse in itself depending on what part of India/world you grew up in). However, our 'overarching goal for parenting' is the same! " To raise self-reliant, respectful, compassionate human beings who are happy and satisfied with life". If this is your parenting goal and you are a parent raising future global citizens, then this podcast is for you!! Come and join the journey of “Global Desi Parenting”!
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Ep.33 Importance of learning in your mother tongue! Dr. Meenal Paranjpe ft.
November 09, 2022 14:39 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBShould 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 सीखे...
Ep.32 What does education mean for you? ft. Dr. Meenal Paranjpe
October 19, 2022 16:39 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBEvery 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...
Ep.31 Keep updating your “parenting software”!
June 01, 2022 13:08 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBThere 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 princ...
Ep. 30 Facing the Reality of Adoptive Parenting ft Dr. Meera Oke
May 15, 2022 10:33 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWhy 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...
Ep.29. Getting Ready to be an Adoptive Parent ft Dr. Meera Oke
April 30, 2022 04:03 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat 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...
Ep.28 Adoptive Parenthood
April 13, 2022 20:20 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAdoption 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 sessi...
Ep. 27“Desi vs Western”, and “Old Vs New”
March 23, 2022 19:40 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBQuite 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 comm...
Ep. 26 Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater!
March 10, 2022 04:16 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMany 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 P...
Ep. 25 Striking the Balance: Indian Vs. Western Parenting ft. Dr. Sunita Kulkarni
February 23, 2022 20:51 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWe 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...
Ep.24 Saying "I love you" To Our Kids
February 14, 2022 12:56 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBकभी-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 im...
Ep.23 Is Academic success everything?
February 02, 2022 19:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn 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,...
Ep.23 Is Academic success everything? ft. Sonali Bhat, School Counselor
February 02, 2022 19:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn 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 gue...
Ep.22 Why, What and How of Family Health Conversations!
January 20, 2022 12:08 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBKnowing 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 उपक...
Ep.21 Reflective Parenting
January 08, 2022 03:36 - 13 minutes - 12 MBReflective 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 सहानुभूतिपू...
What in the world can I talk to my kids about?!
December 25, 2021 15:43 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBParents 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 बच्...
Ep.20 What in the world can I talk to my kids about?!
December 25, 2021 15:43 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBParents 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 बच...
Connecting With Kids
December 08, 2021 18:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt 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 an...
Ep.19 Connecting With Kids
December 08, 2021 18:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt 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 ...
Ep.18 Tips for creating "Healthy Eaters"!
November 24, 2021 16:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFeeding 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 ...
Ep.17 The Importance of Family Meals ft. Priya Rao, Licensed Parent Educator
November 10, 2021 18:42 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBFamily 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 पोष...
Ep.16 Importance of Family Rituals
October 27, 2021 17:15 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBRituals 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 h...
Ep.15 How to communicate effectively with kids?
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOver 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 relationship! स...
How to help kids deal with their fears and anxieties? Part 2
September 15, 2021 17:47 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBConnection, 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 स...
Ep.14 How to help kids deal with their fears and anxieties? Part 2
September 15, 2021 17:47 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBConnection, 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 ...
What kids fear at different ages? Part 1
September 01, 2021 17:20 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBKids 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 ...
Ep.13 What kids fear at different ages? Part 1
September 01, 2021 17:20 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBKids 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 गतिविधियो...
Ep.12 The Art of Listening
August 18, 2021 15:55 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThe 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 w...
Ep.11 Key to Open Parent-Child Communication
August 04, 2021 12:52 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBCan 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...
Ep.10 Parenting Generation Z
July 21, 2021 13:09 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWe 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 gene...
What is going on in the Teenage Brain?
July 07, 2021 14:46 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBA teenager is an adult in training! Parenting teens is a transformative process that redefines parent-child relationship. This period is marked by three distinct characteristics of mood swings, conflict with parents and risk-taking behaviors. In this episode let's explore how these psychosocial and behavioral changes are related to teen brain development. किशोरावस्था एक क्रांतिकारी प्रक्रिया है जो बच्चे और माता-पिता को बदल देती है और उनके रिश्ते को फिर से आकार देती है। इस उम्र की तीन खास व...
Ep.9 What is going on in the Teenage Brain?
July 07, 2021 14:46 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBA teenager is an adult in training! Parenting teens is a transformative process that redefines parent-child relationship. This period is marked by three distinct characteristics of mood swings, conflict with parents and risk-taking behaviors. In this episode let's explore how these psychosocial and behavioral changes are related to teen brain development. किशोरावस्था एक क्रांतिकारी प्रक्रिया है जो बच्चे और माता-पिता को बदल देती है और उनके रिश्ते को फिर से आकार देती है। इस उम्र की तीन खास...
Ep.8 Connecting with your Teenagers
June 23, 2021 16:28 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's never too late to start parenting consciously! Adolescence is when kids struggle to transition from childhood to adulthood. As they are trying to develop their sense of independence, identity, competence and connections, parents have to walk on eggshells to help them navigate these teenage years by keeping open supportive communication, unconditional love and focus on health and well-being. Let’s start exploring the teenage years starting with this episode. A Small Note: The last ye...
Ep.7 Global Desi Parenting Questions Answered
June 09, 2021 12:39 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode let’s tackle some audience questions like “How can I prevent a big battle when it’s time for my son/daughter to turn her screen/ device off?” And also let’s talk about the fact that during this pandemic kids are experiencing a lot of academic pressures and anxieties. How can kids aged 3 years to 12 years manage their own behavior and how can we as parents help them to plan their day during the pandemic using collaborative behavior management techniques as parents examine ...
Ep.6: Your Pre-Teen Child and You
May 26, 2021 13:34 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBChildhood years of 10 to 13 years is a very delicate period for the preteen boys and girls who are growing up and also for the parents who are bringing them up! One of the many parenting goals during this time is to build a connection with the child and to find joy in parenting. Let’s talk about what our pre-teens go through and how we can help them develop into responsible teens. दस से तेरा साल की उम्र, लड़कों और लड़कियों के लिए और उनके माता-पिता के लिए भी बहुत नाजुक दौर होता है! इस उ...
Ep.5 Happy childhood: Age 7 to 10 years
May 12, 2021 13:26 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMiddle childhood when kids start school is some of the important years of a child’s life for parents as well as the child. How can family meetings be used effectively to help children learn the rules and expectations! How can we teach kids of this age to use technology wisely so it is beneficial and not harmful to them? जब 6 साल की उम्र में बच्चे स्कूल शुरू करते हैं तो माता-पिता के साथ-साथ बच्चे के लिए भी यह जीवन के कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वर्ष होते हैं। बच्चों को नियमों और अपेक्षाओं को सीखने मे...
Ep.4 Managing Screen Time of 4 to 6 year olds
April 28, 2021 12:38 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, we will see how screens impact the overall development of kids and how to manage the screen time of children from the age of 4 years to 6 or 7 years. In addition to monitoring, how much time children spend in front of screens, knowing what they are watching is also important! What are some alternative activities to keep children in this age group busy without a screen? Let’s discuss this and much more. इस एपिसोड में हम 4 साल की उम्र से लेकर 6 या 7 साल की उम्र तक स्क्रीन क...
Ep.3 Screen-Free Infants and Toddlers
April 14, 2021 14:08 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode we will ask ourselves the question: How can I raise my 6-month-old infant to a 3-year-old toddler without using a screen as a babysitter? That is away from the smartphone, iPad, tablet, computer or TV screen ?? How can I encourage “independent play” so that he or she learns to play on their own without depending on a screen? इस एपिसोड में हम खुद से यह सवाल पूछेंगे की: मैं अपने बच्चे को 6 महीने से लेकर 3 साल की उम्र तक स्क्रीन फ्री यानी स्मार्टफोन, आईपैड, टैबलेट, कंप्यूटर स...
Ep.2 When kids say "I am bored"!
March 31, 2021 14:59 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB"I'm bored, what should I do?" I want a phone or ipad! " Today we hear this complaint from all kids, irrespective of whether they are three-year-old or 16-year-old. In this episode, let us focus on how to raise children so that instead of screens controlling their time, they will learn to have their own control of their time! “मै बोर हो रहा हूं , क्या करू ? मुझे फोन चाहिए या ipad चाहिए!” ये बात तीन साल के बच्चे से लेकर सभी उम्र के बच्चों से सुनाई देती है. आइए इस एपिसोड में हम इस बात प...
Ep.1 Parenting Is A Relationship
March 17, 2021 12:59 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBParenting is a relationship between the parent and the child. Each of our parenting experiences is unique and complex. We do not bring up our kids in a bubble of our own family but within the larger cultural context! In this episode let’s learn how to do “conscious parenting” in the cultural context of our family. How do we strike this balance of retaining traditional Indian values while at the same time learning to use effective Western parenting strategies and coping mechanisms to carv...
Introducing: Global Desi Parenting
March 14, 2021 07:25 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBThough parenting is the toughest and most important job in the world, we do not get any prior training about how to do it. We do it based on how we saw our parents raised us, or we just go by the ‘gut’ feeling'. Would you do the same thing in any other job in the world? No way!! There are many parenting books, websites, and shows out there about good parenting...but do they speak directly to you and your experience as you bring up your kids? In today's age of social media, we are all 'gl...