The Modern Indian Parent

In this episode, Sanchita is joined by Priya Kanakia, who is a parent educator focusing on conscious parenting. She is on a mission to empower parents to heal and rediscover themselves, leading a movement towards a generation of emotionally healthy, resilient, children.   This episode aims to bring awareness to parents about conscious parenting. Breaking down myths about what conscious parenting is really about, steps to becoming a conscious parent and tips on how to handle every day situations as a conscious parent.   Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totcircle/   Follow Sanchita on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani     Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 07:55 First step to becoming a conscious parent   11:13 Why scolding and hitting is not a good way of parenting   13:28 Does conscious parenting raise soft kids?   17:58 How and when should we heal from our childhood trauma?   19:03 Is it okay to apologize to your kids?   20:46 How to handle a tantrum?   23:21 How to help a parent with a strong willed child?   25:01 When do we let our kids follow their intuition?   29:47 How to work with Priya to become a conscious parent  

This conversation delves into the critical aspects of dental health in early childhood, focusing on the impact of night feeds, the use of pacifiers, and thumb sucking. Dr. Vivek Jogani shares insights on how these practices can affect dental health, emphasizing the importance of weaning from night feeds by 15 to 18 months to prevent nursing decay. He discusses the appropriate use of pacifiers, highlighting their benefits and potential drawbacks, and offers practical advice for parents on managing thumb sucking. T he conversation concludes with five essential commandments for maintaining optimal dental care for children. Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Dr Jogani on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kids_n_teens_dentist/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry02:12 Baby Bottle Syndrome: Dental decay due to night feeds and feeding to sleep11:00 Effect of pacifier usage on the teeth14:38 Effect of thumb sucking on dental development17:23 Strategies to stop thumb sucking20:17 Pacifier vs Thumb Sucking - Which is better for soothing? This is part 2 of the conversation with Dr Jogani. You can watch Part 1 in which he teaches us all the essentials of taking care of our babies' and toddlers' teeth.   ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-indian-parent/episodes/21--How-to-Care-for-Babies-and-Toddlers-Teeth--Prevent-Cavities--Ft--Pediatric-Dentist-Dr-Jogani-e2q4blbI⁠ 

In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Dr. Vivek Jogani, a pediatric dentist, about essential dental care for children. They discuss the importance of early dental visits, establishing oral hygiene from birth, choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste, and strategies to encourage cooperation in children during brushing. Dr. Jogani shares valuable insights on how to make dental care a positive experience for both parents and children. Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Dr Jogani on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kids_n_teens_dentist/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry 03:14 Getting your child comfortable with a dentist 05:38 Best time to take children to the dentist 07:12 What happens in the first dental visit for a baby? 08:48 Oral care for babies under 1 10:38 Choosing the Right Toothbrush 11:32 Importance of Electric Toothbrush for 4+ year olds 13:45 How to select the best toothbrush for children? 16:00 Selecting the Correct Toothpaste - Fluoridated vs Non Fluoridated 18:28 When to introduce an adult toothpaste for children? 19:23 How often do we brush children's teeth? 22:13 Strategies to help children who resist brushing their teeth

Follow Nupur on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialnupur/ Follow The Modern Indian Parent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ In this conversation, Nupur shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and IVF, discussing the emotional and physical aspects of the process. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the biological clock, the need for better education on reproductive health, and the impact of societal expectations on women's choices regarding parenthood. Nupur also highlights the significance of communication within relationships during fertility struggles and the necessity of mental health support throughout the journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:46 Nupur's Journey with Fertility Tests and IVF 09:43 Women's struggle with infertility and biological clock 15:55 Impact of IVF on the mother and father and their relationship 21:52 Talking about infertility and IVF with family members 24:10 Did Nupur consider Adoption before IVF? 25:53 Process of IVF - Tests, Preparations, Hormones, Embryos, Implantation 29:24 Genetic Testing of Embryos - To Do or Not To Do? 32:36 Emotional Toll of IVF + How to Get Help

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie are joined by Riddhi Verma, who is a child nutritionist and behaviour coach, specializing in early childhood development. With experience helping over 7,000 families worldwide, she transforms mealtimes for children aged 6 months to 6 years, focusing on healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and stress-free mealtime routines. In this episode, she breaks down the challenges parents face when it comes to mealtimes and how to troubleshoot situations like rejecting dinner, only having two bites, getting families to agree with baby led weaning. 1:00 Intro 7:00 What is baby led weaning 9:30 Biggest challenge with baby led weaning 13:49 How to navigate when family doesn’t agree with blw 18:09 How to do working parents make baby led weaning work 20:14 Can you mix baby led weaning and spoon feeding 23:42 What is the main cause of picky eating 27:40 What if child doesn’t like food offered 30:56 What if child rejects dinner 35:32 What if child has only 2 bites 38:52 How to handle toddler picky eating

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie are joined by Dr. Reema Pandya, who is a Pediatrician and infectious disease specialist. She has more than 10 years of experience. Her core focus is on prevention and childcare beyond medicine. In this episode, she breaks down common myths about newborn care, building immunity,and how to handle when kids fall sick. They discuss everything from flu vaccinations to jaundice to managing colic and home remedies for cough and cold. 3:18 How to build your child’s immunity? 3:51 The importance of vaccinations for immunity 4:59 The importance of sleep for immunity 6:47 Does your child need the flu vaccine 11:30 Home remedies for cough and cold 14:57 cough remedies for babies under 1 17:00 Can newborns sleep in an AC room 17:53 Do babies need massages 23:37 Understanding jaundice in newborns 25:19 How to help babies with colic 31:57 How to manage spit ups

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie are joined by Dr. Grace Riyas, who is a whole-brain development and holistic parent coach. She is the founder of the Genius Nurturer program. Her courses empower parents to become "genius nurturers," emphasizing that a child's development is deeply influenced by positive learning experiences, emotional growth, and holistic nurturing. Grace believes that every parent can raise a happy, fulfilled child by foster- ing a supportive environment through community and awareness. Her approach isn't about just "what" to teach children but about "how" to nurture them effectively. In this episode, we dive into understanding the best tools and ways to make sure we can maximise our kids potential and growth in the first few years of life. Follow her here - https://www.instagram.com/grace_riyas/ Get her Free E-Book on Teach Your Baby to READ in 30 Days here - https://geniusnurturer.ck.page/teachbabyreading Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:56 size of your child’s brain 5:50 The importance of human interaction 8:36 Are flashcards a good tool? 11:09 How to help a later talker 13:16 When to start with speech development 15:34 Can screens aid learning 16:58 Best toys for learning 20:31 How helpful is sensory play for brain development 24:31 Genius Nurturer program

In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Sanchita and Rinie discuss the common sleep challenges faced by toddlers and the mistakes parents often make. They explore three major mistakes: having a bedtime that is too late, relying on bottle feeding to help toddlers sleep, and not teaching toddlers to fall asleep independently. The conversation emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy sleep habits early on to ensure better sleep for both children and parents. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 3 Big Toddler Sleep Mistakes Parents are Making 02:02 Mistake #1 - Mistiming the Bedtime 06:20 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Sleep 08:12 Mistake #2 - Bottle Feeding to Sleep 10:22 How to Get Rid of Bottles 12:15 Is it Okay if Toddlers Don't Drink Milk Before Bedtime? 14:52 Mistake #3 - Not Teaching their Toddler to Sleep Independently 18:27 Toddler Sleep Masterclass In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Sanchita and Rinie discuss the common sleep challenges faced by toddlers and the mistakes parents often make. They explore three major mistakes: having a bedtime that is too late, relying on bottle feeding to help toddlers sleep, and not teaching toddlers to fall asleep independently. The conversation emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy sleep habits early on to ensure better sleep for both children and parents. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 3 Big Toddler Sleep Mistakes Parents are Making 02:02 Mistake #1 - Mistiming the Bedtime 06:20 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Sleep 08:12 Mistake #2 - Bottle Feeding to Sleep 10:22 How to Get Rid of Bottles 12:15 Is it Okay if Toddlers Don't Drink Milk Before Bedtime? 14:52 Mistake #3 - Not Teaching their Toddler to Sleep Independently 18:27 Toddler Sleep Masterclass

Guest: Siddhida Kabara, Therapist and Founder of DhairyaDa Centre for Psychological Wellbeing in Pune. Work with her - https://www.dhairyada.com/ Follow her - https://www.instagram.com/siddhida_kabara/ In this conversation, Rinie, Sanchita and Siddhida explore the complexities of parenting and marriage, discussing the challenges couples face after having children, the importance of communication and respect in parenting, and the stigma surrounding therapy. They emphasize the need for couples to navigate conflicts, balance responsibilities, and reignite intimacy while recognizing that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context 02:40 Does Having Kids Solve Marital Issues? 08:07 Navigating Conflicting Parenting Styles 12:19 Resolving Conflicts in Parenting Decisions 15:47 Balancing Responsibilities in Parenting 20:58 Maintaining Intimacy After Kids 27:19 The Benefits of Couples Therapy 28:52 Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy

Rinie and Sanchita share their experience and tips as moms who breastfed without nursing via exclusive pumping.

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie discuss all about baby led weaning. They dive into the best foods to offer and how to get started. Along with increasing the texture of foods to eventually offering foods from the family pot, navigating travelling and pre-packaged foods, join them for this episode that will make you feel much more confident about baby led weaning. 03:26 What first foods to offer with baby led weaning 06:05-Do we offer the same food for three days 07:59 Food Introduction Timeline 09:22 Increasing texture of baby food 14:06 How can a baby start having family meals 17:15 How to handle mealtimes for busy parents 19:04 Is it okay to offer pre-packaged foods 23:41 Baby led weaning while travelling

Summary In this conversation, Rinie and Sanchita interview Dr. Zinal Unadkat, a pediatrician and lactation consultant, about breastfeeding and milk supply. Dr. Zinal shares her journey into pediatrics and lactation, emphasizing the importance of initiation and skin-to-skin contact for successful breastfeeding. She explains the concept of breast crawl, where newborns instinctively find their way to the breast, and highlights the significance of frequent feeding and nipple stimulation for milk supply. Dr. Zinal also addresses common concerns about low milk supply and offers reassurance that most perceived low milk supply issues are actually normal. She advises against relying on supplements and gadgets, instead emphasizing the benefits of traditional Indian spices in supporting milk production. In this conversation, Dr. Zinal and Rinie discuss various topics related to breastfeeding, including the use of Indian spices to boost milk supply, the effectiveness of fenugreek tablets, the importance of proactive feeding in the early days, and the role of milk transfer in breastfeeding success. They also touch on the treatment options for oral ties and debunk common myths about breastfeeding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Journey into Pediatrics 05:40 The Breast Crawl and Newborn Instincts 08:07 Frequent Feeding and Nipple Stimulation 09:13 Dispelling the Myth of Low Milk Supply 12:35 Using Supplements and Spices to Support Milk Production 26:39 The Importance of Milk Transference and the Impact of a Poor Latch 28:28 Identifying and Addressing Problems with Latch 28:43 Common Issues Caused by Poor Latch 29:26 Impact of Tongue Ties on Babies 31:07 Treatment Options for Oral Ties 35:14 Myth or Fact Rapid Fire

JOIN the Baby Sleep Made Easy - Sleep Training Masterclass taught live by double certified sleep consultant, Rinie Gupta. Click the link below to enrol ⬇️ https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/offers/yzRCTxbj Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Validating Bed Sharing 08:51 Benefits of Bed Sharing 10:49 Safety Concerns of Bed Sharing 16:56 Guidelines for Safe Co-Sleeping 18:07 Using Sleep Sacks and Removing Suffocation Hazards 19:17 Creating a Safe Sleep Environment 21:53 Adjusting Crib Levels for Baby's Development 22:17 Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Co-Sleeping 22:32 Reducing Night Feeds While Co-Sleeping 30:57 Transitioning to Your Baby's Own Sleep Space 34:53 Choosing the Sleep Choices That Work for Your Family 34:54 Prioritizing Sleep as a Biological Necessity

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In this episode, Sanchita discusses her entire experience of raising twins. From finding out she is having twins to her pregnancy, delivery, feeding, and so much more. For all the twin mamas or expecting twin mamas, this episode is for you. 03:22 What was your reaction when you first found out? 06:16 How was it being pregnant with twins? 07:50 How was the twin delivery experience? 11:40 Feeding premature twins 14:15 First few months – feeding and sleep with twins 22:39 Starting solids 27:45 Shopping for twins 30:47 Top 3 products for twin moms 32:45 Top 3 tips for twin moms

Summary In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the challenges of parenting without a village, where families are living away from their extended family support. They share personal experiences and practical tips for managing parenting responsibilities in a nuclear setup. The key takeaways include getting partners involved in parenting, hiring help such as nannies or childcare centers, investing in courses and coaches for guidance, and joining parenting communities for support. They emphasize the importance of self-care and lowering expectations to avoid burnout. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Parenting without a Village 04:06 How to Get Dads More Involved 12:17 Get Paid Support & How to Hire Nannies 23:21 Criteria for Selecting Childcare Centers 26:28 Concerns About Childcare and Attachment 29:11 The Power of Sleep Training 30:04 Sleep Training and Parenting Without a Village 31:37 Investing in Courses and Coaches 34:18 Finding Support in Parenting Communities 36:40 Being Kind to Yourself and Lowering Expectations 37:45 Preview of Next Episode: Surviving the First Year with Twins

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita look back at purchases they made during the first few years of their kid’s lives and discuss the ones they regret buying along with more suitable options. Follow Rinie Gupta (Pediatric Sleep Consultant) on Instagram -- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/⁠⁠ Follow Sanchita Daswani (Pediatric Nutrition Consultant) on Instagram -- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/⁠⁠

Infant Sleep Training Program by Rinie - ⁠https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/infantsleep⁠ 1:1 Sleep Consultations with Rinie - ⁠https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/consultations⁠ Starting solids 1:1 program by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/introtosolids Solids Made Simple online course by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/solidsmadesimplecourse In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the topic of traveling without kids. They share their own experiences and address the guilt and judgment that often comes with leaving children behind. They emphasize the importance of having a trustworthy caregiver and a routine in place before taking a trip. They also discuss the ideal age for traveling without kids and offer tips on how to prepare both the child and the caregiver. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries for screen time and potty training. Finally, they encourage parents to trust the caregivers and to prepare themselves mentally for the trip. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:27) The Desire to Travel Without Kids (06:46) The Importance of a Support System (10:03 The Right Age to Start Traveling Without Kids (11:16) The Role of Routine and Sleep (17:19) Setting Boundaries: Screen Time and Meals (19:13) Preparing for Potty Training (22:12) Preparing Yourself Emotionally (23:40) Conclusion Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram for New Episode Updates --> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/⁠ Follow Rinie Gupta (Pediatric Sleep Consultant) on Instagram --> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/⁠ Follow Sanchita Daswani (Pediatric Nutrition Consultant) on Instagram --> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/⁠

Starting solids 1:1 program by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/introtosolids Solids Made Simple online course by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/solidsmadesimplecourse In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the different approaches when it comes to starting solids. The pros and cons, do you have to follow one way, what are the fears that parents have when following baby led weaning and tips to transition to this approach whenever your ready. After this episode, you will be confident to give self-feeding a go with your child. (00:00) Welcome (4:26) What is baby led weaning? (5:34) Our experience when starting solids (9:29) Is baby led weaning a trend? (12:40) What is the best approach when starting solids? (16:14) Choking risks and safe finger foods (19:46) Do babies need teeth to chew (21:51) Why are purees so popular? (22:48) How to handle the mess (24:39) How to transition to baby led weaning (27:03) What if my child doesn’t eat much with self feeding (33:40) Top three tips for baby led weaning Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram for New Episode Updates --> https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Rinie Gupta (Pediatric Sleep Consultant) on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/ Follow Sanchita Daswani (Pediatric Nutrition Consultant) on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/

Toddler nutrition program by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/toddlers In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie discuss all about distraction feeding. The discussion goes into understanding about what it is really is and if it is a problem for our kids in the long term. They then discuss why distraction feeding has become so common and all the pressures we face as parents that has led to this. They then shift gears towards solutions and simple ways to slowly move away from distraction feeding at mealtimes. (00:00) Welcome (02:09) Our experience with distracted feeding (03:49) What is distraction feeding? (05:23) Is distraction feeding a problem? (09:01) Why is distraction feeding so common? (15:19) The pressure working parents face (18:23) How to break the cycle of distracted feeding (20:20) How to reduce screen time during meals Follow Modern Indian Parent on Instagram for New Episode Updates --> https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Follow Rinie Gupta (Pediatric Sleep Consultant) on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/ Follow Sanchita Daswani (Pediatric Nutrition Consultant) on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/