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Living with kindness-nurturing children rooted in values
Have you ever wondered how values truly take shape in a child’s heart?Is it something we teach, something schools help build, or something children absorb simply by watching us?
In this episode of The Conscious Children Project, I sit down with someone who has dedicated over three decades to nurturing young minds Ms. Sucheta Pardikar, Early Childhood Educator and Program Lead at IACS (Indian American Community Services). Her work through the Early Childhood Program at IACS supports families from birth to age six, helping children grow not only academically, but emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
You can learn more about her work and the programs at IACS at: https://iacswa.org/
This conversation was shaped by questions from our community and I’m so grateful that Sucheta joined us to explore the heart of raising kind, confident, emotionally grounded children.
What You’ll Hear
Early childhood is powerful, rapidly growing brains absorb tone, gestures, and daily behaviour.
Children learn values through modelling, not instructions.
Preparing kids ahead of transitions reduces tantrums and builds security.
Trust builds slowly through everyday choices and becomes vital in teen years.
Teens thrive when trusted, validated, and gently guided.
Small choices (like picking lunch) nurture independence.
Kite analogy: hold the string, guide the flight, balance freedom and support.
Early intervention can transform development, as seen in delayed speech cases.
Yoga and mindfulness help toddlers grow emotionally aware.
A Few Reflections From the Conversation
Children learn values through observation, not instruction.
Honest conversations even when uncomfortable build trust.
Small consistent habits shape character more than big lessons.
Independence grows when we allow children to choose, try, and sometimes fail.
Letting go with love is just as important as holding steady with guidance.
Kindness is an umbrella under which lies empathy, communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and respect.
As I share in the episode, this conversation reminded me that parenting isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about staying present, modelling what we hope to teach, and growing alongside our children.From Me (Shruthi)
“These moments with Sucheta reminded me that our children don’t need perfection from us, they need authenticity, compassion, and presence. Every gentle correction, every mindful pause, every honest apology shapes a world they feel safe in.”
If you haven’t heard Episode 3 yet “Through Their Eyes: What Kids Wish Parents Knew (Teen)” you can listen to it here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bsncM5zgeB1kEUeguncIx?si=YyapbgobS7e6y4800g3dRw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-through-their-eyes-what-kids-wish-parents-knew-teen/id1846017677?Youtube: https://youtu.be/LAt7FYlMzQc
Stay Connected
To learn more about Sucheta Pardikar’s work and the Early Childhood Program at IACS, visit: https://iacswa.org/
If this conversation touched you, please share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who would benefit from it.
Follow @theconsciouschildrenproject or visit www.muditacircles.com to keep the conversation going.
For more reflections and glimpses into Shruthi’s journey, follow @mindfullyshruthi.
A special thanks to our sponsor Piya, a natural skincare brand rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and conscious care.Enjoy 20% off your order with the exclusive code shared in the episode at piyabeauty.com.
Because parenting, like childhood, unfolds one breath, one moment, one small celebration at a time.i=1000733145062
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By Shruthi DesaiHave you ever wondered how values truly take shape in a child’s heart?Is it something we teach, something schools help build, or something children absorb simply by watching us?
In this episode of The Conscious Children Project, I sit down with someone who has dedicated over three decades to nurturing young minds Ms. Sucheta Pardikar, Early Childhood Educator and Program Lead at IACS (Indian American Community Services). Her work through the Early Childhood Program at IACS supports families from birth to age six, helping children grow not only academically, but emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
You can learn more about her work and the programs at IACS at: https://iacswa.org/
This conversation was shaped by questions from our community and I’m so grateful that Sucheta joined us to explore the heart of raising kind, confident, emotionally grounded children.
What You’ll Hear
Early childhood is powerful, rapidly growing brains absorb tone, gestures, and daily behaviour.
Children learn values through modelling, not instructions.
Preparing kids ahead of transitions reduces tantrums and builds security.
Trust builds slowly through everyday choices and becomes vital in teen years.
Teens thrive when trusted, validated, and gently guided.
Small choices (like picking lunch) nurture independence.
Kite analogy: hold the string, guide the flight, balance freedom and support.
Early intervention can transform development, as seen in delayed speech cases.
Yoga and mindfulness help toddlers grow emotionally aware.
A Few Reflections From the Conversation
Children learn values through observation, not instruction.
Honest conversations even when uncomfortable build trust.
Small consistent habits shape character more than big lessons.
Independence grows when we allow children to choose, try, and sometimes fail.
Letting go with love is just as important as holding steady with guidance.
Kindness is an umbrella under which lies empathy, communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and respect.
As I share in the episode, this conversation reminded me that parenting isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about staying present, modelling what we hope to teach, and growing alongside our children.From Me (Shruthi)
“These moments with Sucheta reminded me that our children don’t need perfection from us, they need authenticity, compassion, and presence. Every gentle correction, every mindful pause, every honest apology shapes a world they feel safe in.”
If you haven’t heard Episode 3 yet “Through Their Eyes: What Kids Wish Parents Knew (Teen)” you can listen to it here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bsncM5zgeB1kEUeguncIx?si=YyapbgobS7e6y4800g3dRw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-through-their-eyes-what-kids-wish-parents-knew-teen/id1846017677?Youtube: https://youtu.be/LAt7FYlMzQc
Stay Connected
To learn more about Sucheta Pardikar’s work and the Early Childhood Program at IACS, visit: https://iacswa.org/
If this conversation touched you, please share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who would benefit from it.
Follow @theconsciouschildrenproject or visit www.muditacircles.com to keep the conversation going.
For more reflections and glimpses into Shruthi’s journey, follow @mindfullyshruthi.
A special thanks to our sponsor Piya, a natural skincare brand rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and conscious care.Enjoy 20% off your order with the exclusive code shared in the episode at piyabeauty.com.
Because parenting, like childhood, unfolds one breath, one moment, one small celebration at a time.i=1000733145062