Partners In UpBringing

In today's episode, Himani and Kalyani chat with Ms. Meenu Agarwal, a very eminent and reputed clinical dietician and trainer who has helped more than 7000 clients globally and is also a mom of a cricketing daughter. 

Meenu breaks many myths and states many facts related to kids nutrition. Some of the main topics she addresses are

• What is an ideal diet for our kids?
• Non - veg is a staple food in many households, but the world turning vegan, is it is okay to consume non veg that frequently…especially for the kids... 
• Eggs are available in a huge variety and price range, how to choose the right ones?  
• Why do kids reach puberity early these days?
• If Olive oil and Ghee are one of the best options for our health, can we use it daily?
• Do you follow any do’s and don'ts  for grocery shopping?
• How to deal with the increasing obesity amongst kids?  
• What are the sources of proteoin for vegetarians?

https://foodnwellness.com/

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Ensuring that our kids are fed the right nutrition is a big task…  especially when we are bombarded with so many so called healthy products in the market… to make the right choice is difficult rather impossible… 

In this episode we will get many doubts cleared from Dr.Vibhusha Jambhekar, a PhD in Human Nutrition. She will address burning issues like 

1. Is milk really good for our children? What type of milk should we buy? (Fresh Milk, UHT Milk, Almond milk, coconut milk, flavoured milks)
2. Which cheese should we choose ? What are the drawbacks of processed cheese?
3. Are breakfast cereals good for kids? Which is the best option? What are some quick and healthy breakfast options?
4. Should we really invest in all those expensive organic fruits and veggies
5. Which suppliments can be given to our kids, just off the shelf?
6. What are some yummy yet healthy snack options?
7. How can we make pastas and noodles healthier for the kids?
8. Is it ok to give cut fruits in the tiffin boxes?
9. Tetra packed fruit juices with 'No Added Sugar' tags are popular amongst kids.. but are they ok to give?
10. How to interpret the food labels? How to  make better food choices for the whole family?

You can listen to this complete conversation with Dr. Vibhusha on SPOTIFY, APPLE AND GOOGLE PODCASTS as well as our webpage https://partnersinupbringing.buzzsprout.com

 In Part 2 of Nutrition - Facts and Myths, we will be in conversation with a very well known Clinical Nutritionist and Coach - Ms. Meenu Agarwal in our next episode. She will share many interesting facts about nutritive choices we make on daily basis and especially clear doubts on choosing Non-Vegetarian food options….And this time you will not have to wait for  2 weeks, we will be releasing it on 29th April. 

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Why are kids are so sensitive these days..  why do they just cry even for the smallest things

How to deal with the constant negotiations…. 

How to deal with Tantrums and unending demands? 

Should I punish my child for his bad behaviour or is he too young?

Every time my daughter does not win a prize or even a star in school he cries.. I dont know how to explain. 

What are the positives of having a sensitive child?

In this podcast we will be talking to Amruta Godbole, an emotional wellness and transformational coach. She will be helping out with answers to all the above questions using many practical examples.  

Can birthdays be the birth of new thoughts, new experiences...and not only about throwing a perfect party.. 

In this episode we will focus on the various elements which can make the celebration special in many ways for both, the kids and the parents. 

• Having a Birthday Ritual - a special family bonding time
• Meaningful - Associating birthdays with the act of giving
• Mindful - environment friendly
• Enjoyment - education + entertainment and ofcourse the party planning part as well, to make them more healthy and pocket friendly

The first step in planning should be to think what the child really enjoys..Is it food, decor, visitors, gifts, surprises, games or something else? What will make him/her feel really special and loved?  There is a fun way to do this…   Last year a friend suggested this  trick... she calls it- ‘The Magic lamp.. trick.’  and i tried it ... it worked so well… more than a month before Ahana’s birthday our countdown began. I just handed over a small toy lamp to Ahana and told her to make 3 wishes for her birthday. 

So, for her party she had told me  - she wants a 2 tier rainbow cake and wants to call all her friends and have face painting. So I was relieved , if these 3 things are taken care, the food and decor and other things were planned as per my convenience…  

Healthy party food ideas by Shraddha Fogla

• Tofu
• Corn on the cob
• Sweet potato fries
• Edamame seeds
• Crispy Kale
• Guacamole with organic crackers
• Cheese boards - with natural cheese
• Pasta or pizza with whole meal options and natural cheese. All the veggies can be washed and cut a day before. 

How to choose a healthier cake - By Ekta - Factory made cakes include chemicals, preservatives and stabilizers for increasing the shelf life. Home made cakes are fresh and can be made with organic ingredients and completely devoid of any harmful chemicals.

Budget friendly party hacks - By Rakhi Chandra

• Plan ahead and order everything from online party stores
• Cake hack - Get simple store bought cake and decorate it yourself with plastic toys, chocolates, cookies or candies. This saves upto 60% of your cost if compared to a customized cake. 
• We can use online free printables and just wrap them around store bought chocolate bars to give a personalized look

Entertainment:
Adding a bit of education to the activities is fun,  engaging and meaningful at the same time..and there are so many awesome ideas online… my 2 favorite ones are

1. All the baking soda experiments - watching the fizz is so much fun for all age groups! And its not only volcanos, there are many more interesting options available
2. Rainbow science experiments - with prisms or food colouring.. 

Oh yes.. There are tons of options - sink and float activities, giant soap bubbles..the options are endless.

We can also look at these parties as opportunities to help our kids get bolder, by encouraging them to perform a song or dance, put up a small magic show.

Eco Friendly Aspect: 

• Reuse is the key e.g. Name the plates to ensure every guest uses just one plate throughout the party
• Avoid plastics, thermocol as much as possible.
• Look for Compostable products for your décor. If we put in a little extra effort, we can come up with many eco friendly ideas. 

Fun Tip of the Day: The Gift Registry

Our next episode will deal with Sensitivity and Emotional Challenges amongst children. It will be released on 8th April. 

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Every parent knowingly or unknowingly have a vision for their children. In this episode, lets see what it means means to have Vision for our kids and what impact a clearly defined vision has on their lives. By definition Vision is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination and wisdom. It is a visual picture that describes your child in the future which acts as a unifying force and aligns all our efforts.

The one thing common among parents of successful people is the Vision they have for the kids and therefore the efforts they take towards building their kids  future.

In this episode we have inputs from Kedar Tembe, a professional tennis coach from Singapore, Parth Nilawar - Co Founder Wonderlives, Dr. Atul Abhyankar - passionate homeopath  and Dr. Aarti Supekar - an Ayurvedic Physician. All these experts will be addressing questions like 

• What is Vision? 
• Is it really necessary to define a Vision for our kids? 
• Should the Vision be short term or long term and can it be altered? 
• What should a VIsion based on  - Values and qualities or skills based on the ambitions we have for our kids? 
• How to define qualities in the vision which will compliment his/ her personality….  
• In the long run How does Vision Manifest? 
• Does Visualization help manage the anxiety for our child’s future?

https://wonderlives.org/gbjp-landing-page.php

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Nature deficit disorder, values that nature imbibes in our kids, getting outdoor indoors, safety mantras for outdoor activities and much more. This episode will answer many questions like 

1. Spending time in malls is far more convenient than going for a picnic, but is it the best choice? 
2. What is safe and worthwhile ? Indoor, highly controlled, and attractive environments or an uncontrolled outdoor environment - parks?
3. Is it possible for kids to be closer to nature even in the cities? 
4. Imbibing the right values in our kids is an important part of parenting, how to get the kids to accept failure, to be patient or even work hard without expecting any rewards…. is a challenge... 

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How to organise kids' room and make it interesting, instigating, engaging for the kids without spending a lot? What elements should be kept in mind while designing the kid's room? What are the popular ideas for the kid's room Vs what is actually needed...

• Themes - how to use them in a better way
• Pocket friendly and eco friendly room decor
• Organizing toys and books
• Minimizing toys
• Best photos selection and placement tips 
• Activity corner - physical and mental exercise right in the kid's room
• Treasure Box - STEM Activity
• Tinkering Box- STEM Activity
• Expert Insight - Let the kids be the masters of their rooms. 
• Fun Tip of the Day - Divide and rotate the toys so that kids don't get bored and parents don't have to spend a lot of money
• Involving your child in the process of doing up the kids room gives them a feeling of empowerment and is an excellent bonding time

Experts:

Priyanka Sachdeva - Visual Merchandiser, home decor consultant, and space management coach
Neha Joshi Shanbhog - Inspiring mompreneur who has a passion for creating happy spaces for children, Founder at Chitram Furniture www.chitramfurnitures.com
Preeti Agarwal - Dance and enrichment teacher by profession, founder at BubsRUs Singapore
Teja Athawale - Engineer by profession and creative designer at heart 
Title music and background score - Neha Damle

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Feeding kids can be a big challenge if your little ones are fussy eaters. Both Himani and Kalyani have raised picky eaters and in this episode they share their experiences, ideas and parenting tips for developing healthy eating habits and to take the stress out of the whole process. 

Episode Highlights:

1. Giving Control - Involving children in the whole process of cooking itself. Right from grocery shopping, cleaning to cooking. The kids feel empowered by being a part of it. Interesting conversations like 'Where , how and in which season is this fruit grown? ', 'Is this a leafy vegetable or root vegetable?' not only get them interested in food but also helps in holistic development. Their rejection levels go down. The most interesting way to get them involved in cooking is setting yogurt. They find the whole process magical and super engaging.
2. Gadget Free family dinner - Putting all the screens away and  letting the kids see what and how much mommy daddy are enjoying food, makes a huge impact on them. Children start expressing their likes and dislikes in a more detailed manner rather than only saying - 'I don't like this'.  Going back to our roots and sitting on the floor with cross legs is also recommended. It is scientifically a better posture and helps us clean up faster. 
3. Peer Pressure:  Letting the kids eat together with their friends helps them try out new tastes. Let the children carry their dinner plates to their friend's place and eat together. They will influence each other and many a times its much more effective than us parents pushing them to try. 
4. Replacement Foods: Sometimes even after of trying various feeding methods, kids continue to reject particular foods. Replacing them with different foods made with similar ingredients helps. For example; if the child does not like milk, trying cheese or yogurt is important. Similar kind of nutrition goes in the body and most of the times its better than stressing out too much over it. 
5. Listening to our body: Help the children understand their hunger clues. Feeding while having the TV or other distractions around hampers the process of listening to our body clues. Children dont understand when they are full or how the food tasted.  
6. Carrot and Stick Approach: Though carrot is the most popular approach, it might backfire. Reward can become their only motivation to not only eat but it extends to other fields a well. So use it sparingly! Stick approach might lead to the child associating 'pressure' with the act of eating itself. So parents might feel that the child is rejecting food, but he might be avoiding the pressure associated with it.

Insight of the Day: Using food and a mood maker / escape mechanism - Whenever the children are upset and crying, parents run to chocolates/ or their favorite treats to help them calm down. But the children must be taught how to deal with their emotions first. Running to food to overcome harsh times might become a habit and lead to obesity in the future.
Fun Tip of the Day: Boring Substitutes - If your child is rejecting his meal, just calmly offer boring options like say salad or yogurt. The child will weigh the options and atleast try his own meal! Tricky Moms :-)
Experts:
Dr. Devsena Desai, Consultant, Psychologist and Counselor for gifted education. Author of the book 'Lovable Enigma - Teen Parenting'. 
Ms. Sunruta Sahastrabudhe - Early Childhood Development Specialist, Commonwealth scholar UK, Director of 'The Fist Three' institute for child development.  
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UpBringing is hosted by two neighbors, friends, first time podcasters and mothers. Himani and Kalyani have a lot in common, like they both have MBA degrees, they both came to Singapore after they got married, both of them have 2 kids and their husbands are in the IT industry. But they are poles apart as parents! Listen to this episode to get to know them better. 

Himani and Kalyani love to share their experiences and through UpBringing they help parents connect with a lot of experts to get interesting ideas, tips and insights. Every episode of UpBringing will focus on a different parenting challenge and will provide different perspectives  and lots of useful information. Look out for 'Expert Insight' and 'Fun Tip of the Day' segments in each episode. 

Welcome to Partners in Upbringing.. as parents we strive so hard to give our kids the best facilities, resources  and to nurture them with the with the right values to ensure they reach their maximum potential. But we are always pressed on time.

Hi I am Himani and Hi I am Kalyani and we are your partners in upbringing.. both of us are parents friends neighbors and first time podcasters

If you are a conscious parent to a bright young mind this podcast is just for you

We all know that children have tremendous capacity to absorb observe and learn. In the olden days the Prince used to be trained buy the best teachers from across the Kingdom to Ensure he becomes are responsible wise and an able King

 Partners in upbringing does exactly that for your Prince and princesses. We get to you the best ideas tips and expert insights, interesting perspectives from our fellow parents and much more.

It's a podcast for all who are looking for help in the journey of parenting. Who wants to ensure that their kids don't just grow buttrich their maximum potential.

Listen to  us on Spotify Apple podcast, Google podcast and Stitcher. And follow us @partnersinupbringing on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates. We release a new episode every alternate thursday.  So stay tuned and let's enjoy this journey together.