Brownish Parenting

Brownish Parenting

By Dr. Amita Roy ShahParentingKids & Family
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Brownish Parenting episodes

  • Beyond 'Happily Ever After': Exploring Relationships and Divorce in South Asian Communities
    This episode discusses the societal pressures that South Asian Americans face in maintaining marriages, often feeling trapped due to cultural expectations and fear of judgment.

    The episode features author Shailee Mehta, who shares insights from her book "Indians Don’t Get Divorced" and her journey through the divorce process. Shailee reflects on the messages she received growing up about marriage and how they influenced her decision-making process.

    Dr. Amita and Shailee also discuss the 7 stages of marriage, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations and communication in maintaining a healthy relationship. They address the lack of resources and support for South Asians going through a divorce, aiming to break the silence and stigma surrounding the topic.

    The episode concludes with advice for listeners considering divorce, encouraging open conversations with children about marriage and divorce. Throughout these conversations, they provide a platform for the Brownish community to support one another as they navigate relationship challenges with understanding and empowerment.
    52 min
  • How to talk to your kids about sex education topics: from the toddlerhood years through adolescence!
    In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricacies of South Asian culture and how to broach those often uncomfortable yet crucial sex education topics with our children. From navigating body safety to understanding healthy relationships, we're here to provide practical insights and expert advice.But why is it so essential for parents to initiate these conversations?

    We'll uncover the alarming statistics on relationship violence among teens and young adults, emphasizing the importance of equipping our children with the necessary skills to navigate complex emotions and relationships safely.

    Stay tuned as we're joined by special guest Moushumi Ghose, a licensed marriage and family therapist and renowned expert in sexuality. Together, we'll explore her journey as a South Asian American in the field of sexology/sex therapy and discuss best practices for fostering open communication with our children at every stage of their development.

    We want to empower South Asian parents with the tools they need to raise confident, informed, and resilient children.
    53 min
  • What is Brown-ish Parenting?
    In our debut episode, Dr. Amita shares her personal story and the motivations behind starting this podcast. She will discuss the critical topics that she wanted to have addressed during her own childhood, and how these parenting practices are supported by current research in child development. The goal is to help parents reflect on how to better support their child's social, emotional, and cultural needs.
    52 min

About Brownish Parenting

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Welcome to Brown-ish Parenting, a podcast where we dive into modern desi parenting topics and explore the latest research for raising our bicultural children. Hosted by Dr. Amita, this show is…