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Struggling to shed those extra pounds during and post pregnancy?

You’re not alone! In this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Sanchita Daswani sits down with Eshanka Wahi, a Dubai-based Culinary Nutrition and Holistic Wellness Coach.

Together, they delve deep into the challenges mothers face when it comes to weight loss and nutrition during pregnancy and post-partum.Eshanka shares her journey as a mother of two and emphasizes the significance of clean eating and sustainable lifestyle practices.

With practical tips and heartfelt advice, she empowers mothers to prioritize their health without compromising their busy schedules.Busting all the myths around eating certain foods, to eating for two and realistic expectations we should have as women, join them for a conversation that promises to inspire and motivate mothers to embrace their wellness journey with confidence!

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Are traditional gender roles holding your children back? In this episode, host Sanchita Daswani welcomes Payal Desai, known for her viral "Dusty Sons" series on social media. Payal shares her journey of teaching her sons to break free from traditional gender expectations. With millions of views and endorsements from major media outlets, her insights resonate with modern parents. From discussing emotional intelligence in boys to the importance of sharing domestic responsibilities, this episode equips mothers of young children with practical strategies to foster a more equitable upbringing. Discover how to instill values of kindness, empathy, and self-expression in your children while navigating the challenges of modern parenting. Chapters:2:12 Understanding the concept of Dusty sons4:13 What triggered the start of this series 8:01 Why is patriarchy still so prominent12:32 Having empathy for what men go through15:21 Why so many modern indian parents struggle with patriarchy17:18 Allowing our kids to be themselves without gender bias20:54 Importance of discussing menstruation with sons.23:50 The controversy of sharing responsibilities in the household25:51 How to get husbands on board28:17 Navigating hired help while instilling values in children.30:51Handling criticism and misconceptions of her content.32:52 How to work as a couple to share responsibilities 35:16The role of humor in facilitating discussions about gender roles.37:10 Final advice to parents📱 Stay Connected With Us!🎙️ Follow The Modern Indian Parent Podcast for exclusive parenting tips & episode updates!📲 Follow here: www.instagram.com/modernindianparent 👩‍⚕️ Connect With The HostsSanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): www.instagram.com/riniegupta🤝 Connect With The Guest:Payal Desai (Content Creator)https://www.instagram.com/payalforstyle/motherhood, parenting tips, gender roles, emotional intelligence in children, modern parenting, teaching sons empathy, share domestic responsibilities, no dusty sons

Are you expecting a baby and wondering how to plan for your ideal birth experience? A birth plan helps you make informed decisions, advocate for yourself, and communicate your preferences with your healthcare team. In this video, we walk you through the essential questions you need to consider before birth, during labor, and after birth to help you feel empowered and prepared. Questions to Consider for Your Birth Plan Before Birth ✅ Birthing Environment: What kind of environment do you want? (Dimmed lights, aromatherapy, your own clothing instead of a hospital gown) ✅ Hospital Policies: What are the hospital’s policies on movement, labor positions, and monitoring? ✅ Labor Support: Will your partner, doula, or a family member be allowed to stay with you throughout labor? ✅ Pain Management: What pain relief options do you want to explore? (Natural techniques, epidural, medication preferences) ✅ Induction Policy: Will you be induced if labor hasn’t started by a certain date? What are the risks and benefits? ✅ Eating & Drinking: Are you allowed to eat or drink during labor? During Birth ✅ Movement & Positioning: Will you be allowed to move, walk, or change positions during labor? ✅ Medical Interventions: What is the hospital’s approach to interventions like episiotomies, forceps, vacuum extraction, and C-sections? ✅ Pushing Preferences: Do you want to follow your body’s natural urge to push, or do you prefer coached pushing? ✅ Cord Clamping: How long do you want to delay cord clamping? Can your partner cut the cord? ✅ Immediate Skin-to-Skin: Will the baby be placed on your chest immediately after birth? After Birth ✅ Placenta Delivery: Will you deliver the placenta naturally, or do you want medication to speed up the process? ✅ Newborn Procedures: What newborn care procedures do you prefer? (Eye drops, vitamin K shot, first bath timing) ✅ Breastfeeding Support: Do you want immediate latching and lactation support? ✅ Rooming-In: Will your baby stay in your room or go to the nursery? By considering these questions, you can create a birth plan that aligns with your preferences and helps you navigate your labor experience with confidence. 📌 This video is a follow-up to our full podcast episode: Episode 36 - How to Have the Best Childbirth Using Lamaze Practices. 🎙️ Watch, listen, or read the blog here: 👉 https://www.modernindianparent.com/p/36-how-to-have-the-best-childbirth-16e?r=4k37ql 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more empowering parenting content! 🎥👶

Do you want to feel calm, confident, and in control during childbirth? Or will you leave everything up to the hospital and hope for the best? 🤔In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Mekha Shaji, certified Lamaze instructor & birth coach, about how women can take charge of their birthing experience. From avoiding unnecessary interventions to choosing the right birthing position, this episode is packed with life-changing insights for every expecting mother.What You’ll Learn:✅ The 6 Pillars of Lamaze for a smooth, empowered birth✅ Why induction can lead to longer, more painful labor✅ The best birthing positions (spoiler: lying on your back isn’t one of them!)✅ How to reduce the chances of unnecessary C-sections✅ The importance of continuous labor support (partners, doulas & family)✅ Why skin-to-skin & early breastfeeding are critical for newbornsDon’t leave your birth experience to chance. Tune in now and learn how to take control of your labor and delivery!📱 Stay Connected With Us!🎙️ Follow The Modern Indian Parent Podcast for exclusive parenting tips & episode updates!📲 Follow here: https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/👩‍⚕️ Connect With The HostsSanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/yawntodawn/🤝 Connect With The GuestMekha Shaji (Lamaze Coach & Birth Doula): https://www.instagram.com/iniziobirth/Chapter timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Empowered Birthing 2:26 Mekha’s Journey to Lamaze 4:53 Rinie’s Birth Story - 27 Hours of Labour 11:20 What is Lamaze? The 6 Pillars of Lamaze: 12:19 Pillar 1 - Let Labor Begin Naturally 13:23 Pillar 2 - Move Freely During Labor 14:40 Pillar 3 - Support from Loved Ones 15:09 Pillar 4 - Avoid Unnecessary Medical Interventions 19:39 Pillar 5 - Avoid Birthing on Your Back 24:39 Pillar 6 - Keep Mom & Baby Together 30:44 Golden Hour For C-Section Births 34:55 How to Work with Mekha 35:22 Final Thoughts: Trusting Your Body.Keywords:Lamaze birthing techniques, natural childbirth preparation, birth plan for first-time moms, positive birth experience, reducing labor pain naturally, avoiding unnecessary C-sections, best positions for childbirth, pregnancy tips for expecting mothers, what to expect during labor, childbirth without fear

Think gentle parenting is all about being soft and saying “yes” to everything? Think again!In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with Divvya Kaur Gill, a certified positive parenting coach and founder of Positive Parenting Hub, to uncover the real essence of gentle parenting. Spoiler: It’s not about raising spoiled kids or being a “soft” parent—it’s about setting boundaries with respect, fostering deep connections, and raising confident, responsible children without resorting to shouting, hitting, or punishment.What You’ll Learn:- The 7 C’s of Gentle Parenting: Connection, Communication, Control, Containment (Boundaries), Championing, Confidence, and Consistency- Why fear-based parenting backfires (and how to break the cycle)- How to set firm boundaries without becoming a doormat- The difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting- Strategies to handle undermining caregivers like grandparents- The power of family meetings for building strong relationships- Why your child is always more important than the broken glass (literally!)This episode is packed with real-life examples, practical tools, and heartfelt reflections for every parent who wants to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids.Follow us on Instagram:Modern Indian Parent Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Guest (Divvya Kaur, Positive Parenting Coach) - https://www.instagram.com/divvya.kauur.gill/ Rinie Gupta (Co-host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant) - https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/

Chapters:

00:00 Precap02:15 Divvya’s Parenting Journey

05:10 Why “I Said So” Fails

06:29 The Damage of Fear-Based Parenting

11:29 Building Trust with Your Child

14:40 Gentle Parenting: What It Is (and Isn’t)

22:22 Boundaries Without Being a Doormat

29:13 Family Meetings That Work

34:25 Gentle vs. Permissive Parenting

37:09 Handling Undermining Caregivers

42:13 Final Thoughts on Parenting with Love

You may also like our other episodes:Ep 23. How to Deal with Childhood Trauma & Raise Happier Kids Ft. Priya Kanakia - https://youtu.be/Jw3HhoXzqZ0 Ep 17. Maximise Your Child’s Brain Development - https://youtu.be/lXnhToYyz74 Ep 26. Ultimate Potty Training Guide - https://youtu.be/GpcK09nknnM

Struggling to manage your child’s screen time? You’re not alone—but you can take control!In this insightful episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, co-hosts Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani tackle the growing challenge of screen time for kids. With relatable anecdotes and actionable strategies, they explore how to establish healthy boundaries with screens without turning your home into a battleground.

Chapters

00:00 Episode Pre-Cap

02:31 Strategy 1: Complete Screen Detox and Setting Boundaries

04:54 Strategy 2: The Big Screen Only Rule and Its Benefits

07:43 Strategy 3: Using Timers to Limit Screen Time Effectively

12:20 Strategy 4: Creating a Screen Time Routine

16:11 Strategy 5: Choosing Low Stimulation Content

21:49 Strategy 6: Using Audio as an Alternative to Visuals

24:44 Strategy 7: Delink Mealtime and Screen Time

29:28 Final Thoughts: Building a Healthy Relationship with Screens

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In this empowering episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, co-hosts Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani welcome Sonali Singh, founder of Feed Smart, to discuss the emotional and practical realities of modern motherhood. Whether it’s reclaiming your identity, balancing career and kids, or dealing with burnout, this episode is packed with heartfelt stories and actionable advice every mom needs to hear.Follow us on Instagram:Modern Indian Parent - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/Sonali Singh - https://www.instagram.com/sonalisaraogisingh/ Feed Smart - https://www.instagram.com/feed.smart/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Modern Parenting and Guest Sonali Singh02:40 The Story of Feed Smart: Building a Brand for Kids04:36 Can Mothers Truly Have It All?07:08 Fighting Mom Guilt and Asking for Help09:44 Why a Happy Mom Means a Happy Child13:01 Reclaiming Identity Through Fitness and Food16:36 Overcoming Burnout: The Role of Therapy and Socializing20:06 Breaking Societal Expectations Around Motherhood25:25 Balancing Work, Financial Independence, and Motherhood31:28 Final Thoughts: Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself

Are you a mother feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of parenting advice out there? Looking for a nurturing approach to help your child thrive?

 In this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent podcast, host Sanchita Daswani, a pediatric nutritionist, welcomes Ankita Bagri Chandak, a certified Montessori educator and positive parenting coach.

Together, they dive deep into the world of child-led learning, discussing the importance of following your child’s lead in their educational journey.

Ankita shares her personal story that ignited her passion for Montessori education and how it can transform the parent-child relationship. With a focus on nurturing empathy, understanding, and love, Ankita reveals key Montessori principles that empower parents to create a harmonious learning environment at home.

This episode is a must-listen for mothers of children under 10, offering practical insights and tips on how to embrace Montessori principles without feeling overwhelmed.

Tune in to discover how you can foster deeper connections with your child while nurturing their natural curiosity and independence.

00:00 Intro

03:06 Ankita’s Journey into Montessori

05:13 Understanding Montessori

 06:26 Importance of Following the Child

 08:52 Key Concepts of Montessori

 10:54 Getting Started with Montessori

13:52 Why does Montessori receive criticism

15:46 Tools and Materials for Montessori

 21:01 Baby Led Weaning the Montessori way

 22:17 Is Montessori for Every Child

 24:21 How to implement Montessori if families are not on board

25:22 Can you implement Montessori at home if child doesn’t go to Montessori school

 26:55 The importance of community for Montessori

29:42 How to start Montessori if child is older

31:30 How to work with Ankita

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4.  My child wont eat without screens

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1. Child Nutritionist explains- the right way to start solids

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In this episode of the Modern Indian ParentPodcast, host Sanchita Daswani engages with Nira Shah, the founder of Little Fingers, to unpack the complexities of sugar intake for children. As a pediatric nutritionist, Sanchita dives deep into the challenges modern parents face regarding nutrition, especially concerning packaged foods and thepervasive myths surrounding sugar consumption.

Nira, an electronics engineer turnedentrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of creating a range of healthy, travel-friendly food options after struggling to find suitable products for her twin daughters. Together, they discuss the stigma attached to packaged foods, the importance of understanding food labels, and how to make informed choices that benefit our children’s health.

With practical tips and insights, this episode isa must-listen for mothers of children under 10 who want to cultivate healthier eating habits while navigating the overwhelming world of food marketing.

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Chapters –

0:00 Intro

02:45 Nira's Journey into Healthy Eating

05:49 The Stigma Around Packaged Foods

10:10 How to read a packaged food label

12:50 Sugar and Salt: Finding Balance

15:52 Ingredients to avoid in packaged foods

16:33 Issue with milk powders

18:52 What to do when family offers too muchsugar to your child

21:47 The rise of obesity in the world

25:23 The importance of millets in our kid’s diet28:42 Why we need to focus on healthy packaged foods for adults as well30:09 Most underrated form of protein for vegetarians

 Check out some of our previous episodes:29.  Sensory Aversions & Picky Eating inToddlers ft. Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Dr Tharahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6YjqFT0azQ&t=1498s23. How to Deal with Childhood Trauma &Raise Happier Kids Ft. Priya Kanakia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3HhoXzqZ0&list=PL80AqRVvQHY2NtmHVpHj6I2CYyuQ6kxZ8&index=4

Are you unknowingly following outdated baby care practices that could harm your newborn? It's time to break the cycle and embrace safe, modern parenting.In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent, co-hosts Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani dive deep into 10 traditional Indian baby care practices that should be banned. With expert insights on baby sleep, nutrition, and health, they bust dangerous myths and provide practical, science-backed alternatives to help mothers navigate the delicate newborn phase.Packed with relatable anecdotes and expert advice, this episode equips moms with actionable tips to confidently say "no" to outdated traditions.Chapters -00:00 Precap - 10 Baby Care Practices to Avoid01:41 Kajal in the Eyes03:40 Oil in Ears and Nose04:48 Honey Before Age 107:00 Ghutti for Colic09:04 Cow’s Milk before 111:31 Dal ka Paani and Rice Cereal13:54 Using Atta for Baby Hair Removal15:58 Besan Ubtan for Skin Whitening16:48 Baby Powders 19:31 Harsh Massages with Malishwali21:28 Recap of 10 Baby Care Practices to Avoid