In this episode, we sit down with Shravya Kaparthi, a parent whose creativity and resilience have not only shaped her own parenting journey, but also hold the promise to touch countless others through her upcoming children’s book series, The Girl with the Red Hearing Aids. Inspired by her daughters, Divi and Urvi—both of whom have hearing loss—Shravya shares how stories became her family’s bridge between worlds of sound, silence, and imagination.

In this conversation, she opens up about raising two daughters with hearing differences, the emotional and practical challenges, and the everyday rituals that bring comfort and connection. More than just bedtime tales, stories emerge as anchors of safety, mirrors of identity, and sparks of resilience. Shravya reminds us that the narratives we tell our children—and ourselves—can transform parenting into a journey of growth, empathy, and joy.

Why You Should Listen

• To discover how storytelling can become a tool for healing, belonging, and resilience in families.
• To learn from the lived experiences of a parent navigating hearing differences with grace and creativity.
• To be inspired by Shravya’s journey from parent to children’s book author, translating personal challenges into universal stories.
• To reflect on the role of rituals, patience, and self-compassion in everyday parenting.

Highlights & Time Stamps:

• [00:04:12] Showing up over perfection: what really matters in parenting.
• [00:07:46] The art of listening without fixing.
• [00:16:52] “Self-care is not selfish—it’s survival.”
• [00:22:14] The daily practice of forgiving yourself.
• [00:28:33] Bedtime stories as rituals of safety and connection.
• [00:35:18] Parenting identity when raising children with hearing differences.
• [00:42:50] When your children become your teachers.
• [00:48:05] How tiny, ordinary moments create childhood.
• [00:54:20] Parenthood as a mirror for self-discovery.

About the Guest

Shravya Kaparthi is a mother of two daughters, Divi and Urvi, both hard of hearing. Through her lived experiences, she has discovered the profound role of stories in parenting—helping her daughters build identity, confidence, and connection. Her upcoming children’s book series, The Girl with the Red Hearing Aids, brings these themes to life for young readers and parents alike. With honesty, warmth, and wit, Shravya encourages us to see parenting not as a quest for perfection, but as a tapestry woven from patience, love, and the stories we choose to tell.

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shravya.kaparthi/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shravyakaparthi/

🦻 Follow The Girl With The Red Hearing Aids:

• Website: https://thegirlwithredhearingaids.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlwiththeredhearingaids/?hl=en

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