The Modern Indian Parent

Summary

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the challenges of parenting without a village, where families are living away from their extended family support. They share personal experiences and practical tips for managing parenting responsibilities in a nuclear setup. The key takeaways include getting partners involved in parenting, hiring help such as nannies or childcare centers, investing in courses and coaches for guidance, and joining parenting communities for support. They emphasize the importance of self-care and lowering expectations to avoid burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:41 Parenting without a Village

04:06 How to Get Dads More Involved

12:17 Get Paid Support & How to Hire Nannies

23:21 Criteria for Selecting Childcare Centers

26:28 Concerns About Childcare and Attachment

29:11 The Power of Sleep Training

30:04 Sleep Training and Parenting Without a Village

31:37 Investing in Courses and Coaches

34:18 Finding Support in Parenting Communities

36:40 Being Kind to Yourself and Lowering Expectations

37:45 Preview of Next Episode: Surviving the First Year with Twins

Infant Sleep Training Program by Rinie - ⁠https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/infantsleep⁠

1:1 Sleep Consultations with Rinie - ⁠https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/consultations⁠

Starting solids 1:1 program by Sanchita Daswani -

https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/introtosolids

https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/solidsmadesimplecourse

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the topic of traveling without kids. They share their own experiences and address the guilt and judgment that often comes with leaving children behind. They emphasize the importance of having a trustworthy caregiver and a routine in place before taking a trip. They also discuss the ideal age for traveling without kids and offer tips on how to prepare both the child and the caregiver. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries for screen time and potty training. Finally, they encourage parents to trust the caregivers and to prepare themselves mentally for the trip.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:27) The Desire to Travel Without Kids

(06:46) The Importance of a Support System

(10:03 The Right Age to Start Traveling Without Kids

(11:16) The Role of Routine and Sleep

(17:19) Setting Boundaries: Screen Time and Meals

(19:13) Preparing for Potty Training

(22:12) Preparing Yourself Emotionally

(23:40) Conclusion

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Starting solids 1:1 program by Sanchita Daswani -

https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/introtosolids

https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/solidsmadesimplecourse

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the different approaches when it comes to starting solids. The pros and cons, do you have to follow one way, what are the fears that parents have when following baby led weaning and tips to transition to this approach whenever your ready. After this episode, you will be confident to give self-feeding a go with your child.

(4:26) What is baby led weaning?

(5:34) Our experience when starting solids

(9:29) Is baby led weaning a trend?

(12:40) What is the best approach when starting solids?

(16:14) Choking risks and safe finger foods

(19:46) Do babies need teeth to chew

(21:51) Why are purees so popular?

(22:48) How to handle the mess

(24:39) How to transition to baby led weaning

(27:03) What if my child doesn’t eat much with self feeding

(33:40) Top three tips for baby led weaning

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Toddler nutrition program by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/toddlers

(00:00) Welcome

(02:09) Our experience with distracted feeding

(03:49) What is distraction feeding?

(05:23) Is distraction feeding a problem?

(09:01) Why is distraction feeding so common?

(15:19) The pressure working parents face

(18:23) How to break the cycle of distracted feeding

(20:20) How to reduce screen time during meals

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Infant Sleep Training Program by Rinie - https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/infantsleep

1:1 Consultations with Rinie - https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/consultations

(00:00) - Welcome

(03:05) - Impact of a child's sleep on parents' lives

(05:58) - Rinie's experience with sleep Consulting and training

(09:02) - Rinie's experience with sleep training

(10:21) - Sanchita's experience with sleep training twins

(13:24) - What is sleep training?

(16:24) - What is the best right age for sleep training?

(19:48) - What is the best sleep training method?

(22:34) - Is it safe for babies to cry during sleep training?

(25:29) - Does sleep training damage attachment?

(28:22) - What if mom wants to sleep train but dad/grandma isn't supportive?

(31:03) - How to get started with sleep training?

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Infant Sleep Training Program by Rinie - https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/infantsleep

1:1 Consultations with Rinie - https://www.yawntodawnconsulting.com/consultations

In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the common issue of babies waking up every two hours and and discuss the common reasons why babies wake up frequently at night, including hunger, teething, sleep regression, and sleep associations. The conversation then delves into the concept of external sleep associations and how they can contribute to frequent night wakings. The conversation concludes with a mention of sleep training as a potential solution for improving sleep habits.

(00:00) Welcome

(3:22) Are all night wakings due to hunger?

(8:24) The real reason babies wake frequently

(12:08) Is nursing to sleep a "bad" habit?

(16:03) Does teething cause night wakings?

(19:18) Impact of sleep regressions on sleep

(28:05) Solution to two hourly night wakings

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Starting solids 1:1 program by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/introtosolids

Solids Made Simple online course by Sanchita Daswani - https://www.sanchitadaswani.com/solidsmadesimplecourse

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie break down important information you need to know before starting solids. From knowing when your baby is ready to not getting fooled by false signs. They then further discuss the importance of not focusing on quantity when starting solids and its long term impact on our kids’s health. They further break down common myths we hear on how we must start solids to help you navigate this journey better.

(00:00) Welcome

(03:19) Introduction and When we started solids

(07:50) Readiness signs for starting solids

(10:12) False signs of readiness

(10:54) Why you should not pressure your child to eat a certain amount

(15:17) Why the force feeding culture is so prominent

(18:59) Should you start with savoury or sweet foods?

(20:57) Should you offer the same food for three days?

(22:50) Can we add seasonings to baby’s food?

(23:32) Can babies have salt and sugar?

(27:06) Best tip for when starting solids

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