In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna have an enlightening chat with Dr. Swati Popat Vats on the rising- and concerning trend to contain babies in restricted physical spaces. The episode covers the transition from traditional parenting wisdom and the missing factors in modern families that contribute to this trend.

Dr. Swati Popat Vats is the inspirational Director of Podar Jumbo Kids, the largest & most successful play school chain in India & also the person behind Podar Happy Kids, the highly acclaimed day-care chain. Dr. Vats, in her capacity as the President of Early Childhood Association is also active in ensuring that people from all walks of life come together for early childhood as she deeply believes that, ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’

Join us as we discuss how the pandemic has contributed to this trend and why the parental instinct seems to aid the growth of this syndrome. You will also learn to recognize some inadvertent effects of the ‘Container baby syndrome.’ Dr. Vats also shares some guidelines on how parents can strike a balance between ensuring the safety of their children during a typical hectic family day and providing enough room for physical movement that is critical for them to meet mental, emotional and physical development milestones.

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- The Family Meal Matters podcast episode to model family conversations.

- The Grandparents Vs. Parents podcast episode to learn how to reconcile differences in parenting styles and values between generations.

- The Talking to Children about Death episode to learn how to help children process grief over the loss of a loved one.

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