An independent filmmaker, photographer, and writer -- Natasha Badhwar’s interests are eclectic. Her collection of essays, My Daughters’ Mum, is a heart-warming book on essential subjects, from selfhood and faith to parenting and marriage.

Born in Ranchi and grew up in Kolkata, Badhwar had a long career in broadcast journalism. She started with New Delhi Television as the first female videographer in news television in the country. She left the organisation 13 years later as vice president for training and development.

Badhwar, a mother of three, is keen on treading the unwalked path. Last year, her two older daughters, Sahar and Aliza, stopped going to school and opted for 'unschooling'. The writer calls it ‘unschooling’, which means exploring ways of learning without looking at the school curriculum as a guide.

In a candid chat with CNBCTV18.com, the acclaimed author talks about her decision to 'unschool' her older daughters and the power of stories.

The second season of CNBCTV18.com’s premier parenting podcast is here.  Actor, director, producer Nandita Das, known for her thought provoking sensitive films such as Firaq and Manto, speaks to Manisha Natarajan on the various facets of parenting. Listen to Nandita’s views and parenting style on a raft of important issues: the right digital exposure for our children, raising creative,  sensitive adults to difficult topics like divorce and being a single parent, and the trials and tribulations of being a working mom.  Stay tuned!

The second season of CNBCTV18.com’s premier parenting podcast is here! In this first episode, Rujuta Diwerkar weighs in on vital parenting topics such as on nutrition, sports and food myths.

Not every child is gifted. Several kids have difficulty in learning, causing considerable worry among parents. Early intervention is vital in such cases. 

Satinder Walia, a child and school psychologist who works with children and families dealing with childhood struggles and disabilities and Arjun Sawhney, a social entrepreneur who after spending 13 years in the corporate world, joined the impact space with a vision to make early childhood development mainstream to child care in India, share their thoughts on this critical aspect of parenting. 

Is your child shy? Is the child an introvert?

As we know, the world is becoming increasingly aggressive. What kind of parenting will help a child face this kind of world?

Meera Ravi, family counsellor and founder director of Prerana Academy, who has also authored “Effective Parenting”, and “Teaching through the heart”, provides insights to parents on these vital questions.

Why it’s important to raise your children in gender neutral environment. 

Vishal Gupta, founder, momspresso.com shares his insights.

Steering your children to a meaningful career is typically an exercise of considerable stress, but an important part of parenting. Pramath Raj Sinha, founder of The Indian School of Business and Ashoka University, who was also a former partner at McKinsey India, shares his thoughts on helping parents and their children navigate the rapidly changing world of careers.

Naveen Chopra, chairman of The Chopras, India’s leading career and education counselling firm, shares his tips on the right time to begin preparations and the steps required to crack the admission in reputed international colleges.