If you’ve ever worried about your child losing touch with their Indian heritage, this episode is a must-listen!

In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with Avani Modi, co-founder of Modi Toys, to discuss how Indian parents can pass down cultural traditions in a fun, engaging, and modern way.

From language and food to festivals and faith, Avani shares her personal journey as a second-generation Indian American and how she found ways to bridge the cultural gap for her own kids.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ The biggest struggles Indian parents face in passing down traditions
✅ How to make Indian festivals exciting and relevant for kids
✅ Small daily habits that keep kids connected to their roots
✅ How Modi Toys started and why representation in toys matters
✅ What to do when kids reject their cultural identity

Chapters:

0:00 Precap & Introduction

4:02 The Struggle of Passing Down Traditions in Multicultural Families
7:20 How Avani’s Parents Kept Traditions Alive in the U.S.
10:57 The Power of Community in Preserving Culture
12:29 Keeping Culture Alive at Home: Small, Intentional Efforts
16:52 The Birth of Modi Toys: How a Simple Idea Became a Movement
21:50 Handling Kids' Rejection of Their Cultural Identity
27:16 Making Traditions Fun & Relevant for Kids
29:34 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Modi Toys

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Rinie Gupta (Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant):

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Avani Modi Sarkar, Co-Founder of Modi Toys

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