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Partners In UpBringing

by Himani and Kalyani · English · Kids & Family

Want to feel empowered and not overwhelmed in your parenting journey? You are at the right place. Partners in UpBringing, the #1 Ranked parenting podcast in Singapore, HK, and India, tackles modern parenthood's challenges, helping you raise happy and confident kids. We also offer expert-led webina

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest: 3 Oct 2024
Language: English

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3 Oct 2024 · 54 min

Ep#67 Brain Mapping to Chose Your Apt Career

Confused about your teens career choices? In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating world of brain mapping and how it can guide children toward their strengths and passions, especially during crucial career decision-making years. Our guest, Dr. Sweta Adatia, a renowned neurologist and founder of Zebra-Brain, shares her expertise on how understanding the unique wiring of our children’s brains can unlock their potential. With her extensive experience in medicine, neuroscience, and coaching, Shweta Adatia⁠ brings a unique perspective on nurturing talents through scientific methods…

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8 Aug 2024 · 34 min
Ep#66 Adoption Journey : A Parent's Experience
In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Maitreyi & Mandar about their experience of adopting their second child. They share their journey, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights for prospective adoptive parents. Key Points: The importance of a shared commitment to adoption between partners. Involving older children in the adoption process can be incredibly beneficial. The emotional rollercoaster of the initial days after adoption, even with preparation. The normalcy of doubting one's adoption decision and the importance of recognizing it as a temporary phase. The…
S1 · E65 · 27 Jun 2024 · 55 min
Ep#65 Immunity and Wellbeing with Ayurveda with Dr. Rani Iyer
Explore the power of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, to boost your child's immunity and overall well-being. Our guest, Dr. Rani Iyer, a seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner with three decades of experience, shares her insights on: 1. Natural immunity building 2. Ayurvedic remedies for common childhood illnesses 3. The drawbacks of antibiotics and processed foods 4. The importance of routine and healthy eating habits 5. The fundamentals of Ayurveda Dr. Rani Iyer is a highly respected Ayurvedic practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. Committed to holistic healing, Dr. Iyer…
S1 · E64 · 23 May 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep#64 Teen Dating and Relationship Guidance for Parents with Sushant Kalra
Does Dating & Relationships of your Teenager make you anxious? In this episode we decode the behaviour of the teenagers in depth and also understand where it is rooting from. This is a powerful conversation and an eye opener for parents of children of all ages, not only teenagers. Our guest is an extraordinary personality who has dedicated himself to 'parenting' . He is a multiple times TedEx Speaker and has empowered 2.75 lakh parents from across the globe. He is also the Author of the book 'Perfect Parenting' - THE parenting MANUAL which helps parents find their unique 'perfect' blend of…
18 Apr 2024 · 40 min
Ep#63 Juggle Less, Re-balance More.
Join us in this episode as we welcome a truly unique guest, Jayne Ruff, who brings together the worlds of parenting and leadership coaching. With her rich and diverse background, she offers invaluable insights into the art of parenting through her theory of the importance of rebalancing. Jayne Ruff is not only a parenting coach but also a leadership coach and co-author of the recently launched book, " Imperfect Parenting: Honest Stories From Global Parents." In our engaging conversation, we delve into: Exploring the concept of the Rebalancing Act and its significance in modern parenting.…
S1 · E62 · 28 Mar 2024 · 46 min
EP#62 Navigating Parental Anxiety and Depression with Jenna Clancey
Do you ever find yourself caught in a whirlwind of negative thoughts? In this episode, we've brought to light the often overlooked issue of parental anxiety and depression, which affects 1 out of 5 women and 1 out of 10 men after becoming parents. Our guest, the inspiring parent Jenna Clancey, who is not only a mental health professional but also a mom and an author of the book Imperfect Parenting; honest stories from global parents who has faced anxiety leading to depression, bravely shares her journey of overcoming these challenges. During our conversation, Jenna touches upon several key…
S1 · E61 · 15 Feb 2024 · 56 min
Ep#61 Insights into Teenage Parenting with Dr. Dinesh Nehete
Trying hard to understand teenagers' world? Whether you're parenting a teenager, pre-teen, or primary school student, this episode remains pertinent. Understanding the world of teenagers and deciphering their often perplexing behavior can be challenging for any parent. Some of us are already immersed in this experience, while others are beginning to notice the signs, leaving many wondering if they're adequately prepared to navigate the teenage years. In today's episode, our guest, Dr. Dinesh Nehete , sheds light on the intricacies of the teenage world and offers insights for parents on how…
S1 · E60 · 18 Jan 2024 · 34 min
Ep#60 Making of a Chess Champion with IM Sagar Shah
Are You Nurturing a Chess Champion? In this episode we are in conversation with Sagar Shah - International Master and the Co-Founder of worlds biggest chess platform - ChessBase . Sagar is a well known personality in the world of chess. He is a trainer, a chess journalist and a commentator. He also leads many inititives to raise fund for chess players as well as provide an infrastructure for them. Sagar has shared his views on the following with us in an attempt to help parents in supporting their child to become a champion: 1. How to understand the interest of the child in sports 2. Role of…
21 Dec 2023 · 37 min
Ep#59 Strengths Based Parenting with Anuja Rathi
Do you know your child's strengths? In this episode we have shared the a scientific parenting formula for your parenting journey that is derived by you, It’s a philosophy based on identifying strengths of a person(s) to increase the chances of success. Our guest Anuja Rathi is a experience Trained International Strengths Coach, and we have discussed the following with her: 1. What is strength based approach ? 2. Strength based approach applied to parenting. 3. Types of Strengths in adults and Children. 4. Complimenting diverse strengths in the family? 5. Approach towards weaknesses. 6. Focus…
E58 · 23 Nov 2023 · 39 min
Ep#58 The Greatest Gift we can give our children with Sarah Ezrin
What are you gifting your children? Is it their favourite Toy? Or something that they will cherish for ever? It’s a gifting season, and we are talking about the biggest gift we can give to our children with our speaker Sarah Ezrin, Sarah is a senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer, teaching all around the world for 15 years. She is a mother to 2 young boys and is the author of the newly released book - Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga based practices which help you stay grounded, connect with your kids and be kind to yourself. In this episode we are discussing one chapter from her book - What is…
S1 · E57 · 2 Nov 2023 · 42 min
Ep#57 Intuition, Your Child's Best Friend with Anupama Murali
Concerned about your child's life choices when you can't be there to guide? In today's episode, we're discussing teaching our children to keep their inner voice alive and learn to listen to it. This is a tool that helps our children stay on the right path and make the right decisions when they are at crossroads in life. Our guest, Anupama Murali , is a Senior Trainer at the Art of Living Foundation . She leads Intuition Process Workshops for children and holds certifications as an ICF-PCC executive coach, keynote speaker, and a certified practitioner of the Neuro Change Method. She has…
S1 · E56 · 12 Oct 2023 · 46 min
Ep#56 Combating Parental Guilt with Barkha Nayak
Struggling with Parenting Guilt? 🤔 As parents, our children become our most significant project and the center of our universe. It's no surprise that this relationship often comes with its fair share of parenting guilt. Join our expert, Ms. Barkha Nayak, a therapist, trainer, psychologist, and co-founder of Manahsparsh , as she helps us unravel the roots of parenting guilt. In this episode, we'll delve into: ⿡ The Origins of Guilt ⿢ Factors That Nourish Guilt ⿣ 5 Thought Processes That Trigger Guilt ⿤ PQRST - Tools to Tackle Guilt ⿥ Is Feeling Guilt Wrong? ⿦ Changing Mindsets to Ease Guilt ⿧…
E55 · 14 Sep 2023 · 47 min
Ep#55 School Boards & Curriculum Insights with Kris Bhatt
Confused about which board / curriculum to choose? Well, our guest today is an educationist with over 40 years of experience in teaching. Mr. Kris Bhatt, Senior Principal of one of the most sought after schools in Singapore - NPS International School. In this episode we get insights about and address crucial concerns of parents about boards and curriculum as we discuss : Key areas of a curriculum that influence a child’s future? Why is fluidity & flexibility important in a curriculum? How to choose a curriculum for Primary & Secondary students? IB vs CBSE vs ICSE Approach Change in approach…
S1 · E54 · 10 Aug 2023 · 38 min
Ep#54 Green Parenting Champions: Sustainability & Natural Learning with Shalini & Gaurav
"Our focus is to build strong human beings… who are leaders and not followers!" Shalini & Gaurav. Our guests today believe in the concept that - "We should be such guest who the earth likes to welcome again and again." This thought shapes their life, the choices they make and also the way they bring up their children. They are extra-ordinary parents who are Vegans and the kids are mainly fruitarians Nature schooling their children to keep their curiosity alive Believers of Naturopathy and are against medicines and vaccinations Environment friendly: No Diapers, no furniture, no TV Breastfed…
21 Jul 2023 · 2 min
Why should you listen to Himani & Kalyani on Partners in UpBringing
Why should you listen to us? Who are we? What do we do? How can you benefit from tuning in? Get answers to all your basic questions in this short trailer episode. Here is the transcript: H: Hey there! I'm Himani. K: I'm Kalyani. And just like you, we're parents too. H: We were actually neighbors and became friends when we were both new parents. While feeling overwhelmed about the new responsibility, worries, pressure and stress about a million things after becoming parents, we always wondered why did our parents not experience it… how was it easier in the past? K: Well the reality is that we…
S1 · E53 · 13 Jul 2023 · 49 min
Ep#53 Punishments Vs. Gentle Parenting with Ririi Trivedi
Are Punishments inevitable? Do you feel guilty of punishing your child but feel stuck? Find a whole new perspective on parenting without punishments and why is it necessary? Punishments seemed to be normal for us when we grew up and we believe we turned out just fine.... but is that really true? Will that work for today's generation? In today's episode, we are in conversation with the famous wellness expert Ririi Trivedi and she talks about: - Why parents should not resort to punishments - Why should parents let children learn by facing consequences of their actions? - How to avoid becoming…
S1 · E52 · 1 Jun 2023 · 35 min
Ep#52 Empowering Kids with Coding with Vinita Goyanka
Almost everyone around me is enrolling their child for Coding… Should I too? If you are a parent considering enrolling your child for a Coding class, this episode is a must listen for you. Our guest for today is Vinita Goyenka, a Singapore based entrepreneur who has taught more than 1100 students and has work with the technical arm of trade development of Singapore and is the lead trainer for AI for kids under the national AI program supported by NUS. In this episode we have discussed: - What is the right age to introduce Coding? - How to Introduce? - Which App to start with? - Which skills…
S1 · E51 · 10 May 2023 · 1 hr
Ep#51 Acing Parenthood & Career with Madhulika Sanghvi
Madhulika is a mother to 3 children and is a Sales leader in the demanding Fintech sector as well as a mentor to the young generation. In her journey of motherhood she has lived through many phases including moving countries, being a trailing wife, coming back to work from a long sabbatical of almost 10 years and more. She has always been a career oriented woman and motherhood didn't stop her from achieving great heights on the professional front as well. Her drive and belief to play the lead role in her life motivated her to change her mindset and perspective to strike the fine balance on…
S1 · E50 · 13 Apr 2023 · 18 min
Ep#50 21 Essential Parenting Mantras (Special Episode)
"21 Essential Parenting Mantras" is a list of slogans that we have derived from the learnings from our in-dept conversations with parenting experts and inspiring parents in the last 49 episodes. Every child deserves the best from his/ her parents and these Mantras will help every parent to offer their best to their child(ren). We have compiled and compressed the knowledge extracted from 2000 minutes of parenting content in just 20 mins! 🤏🏼 Some Mantras may feel trivial, but the smallest things make a significant impact. ⏰Some action points may look obvious, but they are good reminders for…
S1 · E49 · 23 Mar 2023 · 42 min
Ep#49 How to raise emotionally intelligent children with Mok Sook Fern
Want to equip your child with the superpowers of HIGH EQ? This episode will definitely help you. We all know that emotional intelligence needs to be inculcated right from a young age but do we know about the right tools and approach?Here are the top 3 - 1. Increasing their emotional literacy 2. Time for unstructured play 3. Using the ALVSP structure Get to know in detail about all these and more in today’s episode with senior clinical psychologist Ms. Mok Soon Fern from the Promises team. Promises Healthcare , is a SG based mental health center which offers a wide range of psychiatric,…
S1 · E48 · 23 Feb 2023 · 52 min
Ep#48 How to have sex related conversations with your child? with Parinita Ganesh
CONFUSED about SEX related talk with your child? YES? Then this conversation with mental health professional Parinita Ganesh will definitely help you. Parinita has answered 3 listener questions which empowers us with the right attitude, words and phrases related to - Personal boundaries and consent - How and when to talk about good touch and bad touch - Importance of talking about their private parts And much more.. So do share it with other parents and caregivers and help create more awareness about this hush hush topic. About the guest: Parinita Ganesh is a freelance mental health…
S1 · E47 · 12 Jan 2023 · 55 min
Ep#47 Crucial Role of ARTS in Child Development with Sarita Dhimate
Are you giving enough importance to ARTS? As parents we knowingly or unknowingly tend to encourage our children towards technology and science but give lesser importance to Arts. But are we all aware of the crucial role it plays in the brain development of our child? In today's episode we will be talking about Role of Arts in Child Development How is Art connected with sensory development Development of NEURO PATTERNS in the brain Art as a tool for creative expression When kids don't pick up arts instinctively Choice of Art is connected with the career choices ART Vs Technology EQ, IQ, AQ…
S1 · E46 · 15 Dec 2022 · 48 min
Ep#46 Staying Sane with Meditation with Anupama Murali from Art of Living
Parents, are you stressed? Parents face many ups and downs in their day to day routine while playing multiple roles, while in office / as spouse/ as a colleague and most importantly as a Parent. While juggling between the roles we also experience the highs and lows of our emotions. Being a parent could be the most over whelming experience and we understand that. To help parents cope with this feeling, the stress, compression, we have had an in-depth conversation with a Trainer and facilitator of "The Art of Living" who has shared the importance of Meditation and how it can be a tool to save…
S1 · E45 · 3 Nov 2022 · 47 min
Ep#45 Regulating Screen Time: Why and How with Janice Morais
Struggling with Screen Time of your child? Almost given up? Screens have been the constant companion in our lives; and they are here to stay! And when it comes to kids and screens, we face tantrums, excessive screen time, emotional blackmail, screaming and all sorts of shenanigans. In today's episode we have discussed, Why we should keep our kids aways from screens and how can we do so: - Tantrums after screen time - Screens are affecting our hormones - Effects of Screen time on brain development - Long term health hazards - Effects of screens on social behaviour - What are the WHO…
6 Oct 2022 · 39 min
Ep#44 Strategies For Picky Eaters with Danielle Binns
Having a Picky Eater at home? Struggling with it everyday? Having a picky eater can be exhausting and frustrating. Without the right guidance, and unknowingly you may end up picky eating become a permanent part of their personality. How can you prevent that from happening In this episode we have shared many strategies to handle Picky Eaters particularly. Right from is this fuss genetic or it has been developed to how can you get them to have a better relationship with food, we have discussed everything that you will need to know to tackle it better than before. Our guest, Danielle Binns from…
8 Sep 2022 · 42 min
Ep#43 Speech & Language Development with Aneesha Sinha
How to raise multilingual kids Eating, Chewing, Swallowing affects speech development Link between thought and language How to introduce a new language to your child? When do kids need speech therapy How to solve STAMMERING? Why should dads read bed time stories? Does reciting Sanskrit Shlokas sharpens the tongue Is it right for adults to speak in baby language? Medical conditions that leads to speech delay Speech exercises And more... About the speaker: Aneesha Sinha is audiologist working with HearCanada Inc. She is a mother herself and has got extensive experience working with children…
11 Aug 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep#42 Why your kids won't listen unless you yell? with Allana Robinson
The question we are answering today. Get answer to this most pressing issue in your parenting journey. This issue needs to be looked at from a scientific lens to understand from where does it root and what is the solution that can be used by parents. P oints covered in this episode: Why do kids misbehave - from a scientific lens Why does yelling work and our simple instructions or remindiners dont How does kids brain function? Stress behaviour Vs Misbehaviour Why sometimes kids don’t want logic Do punishments really work? TEaching without punishments Nurturing sensitive children What…
13 Jul 2022 · 43 min
Ep#41 Parenting After Loss of Spouse with Mrinal Patwardhan
Today we will be sharing an intense story that moved us and inspired us, made us value and cherish relationships, taught us to celebrate the small wins in life and most importantly reminded us to avoid focussing on the trivial issues which unknowingly are given too much importance. It is about bereaved parenting - an act of regeneration -- picking up the pieces in the face of the devastation, and regenerating both a sense of self, and a sense of the family. It's a story of Mrinal Athavale Patwardhan who lost her husband and 2 daughters who lost their father unexpectedly due to a rare disease…
30 Jun 2022 · 41 min
Ep#40 Why Teach YOGA to Children? with Kavita Chandran
It is a general perception that Yoga is for adults and not for children, We were also a bit confused unbtill we spoke to our guest today about why should we teach Yoga to our children. Today we are in conversation with a special guest who is a journalist by profession, but is an avid believer in Traditional Yoga practice. Kavita Chandran is a yoga teacher and international journalist based in Singapore. When she’s not at her desk writing corporate stories or wellness features, she can be founding stretching or meditating on a mat. Kavita is a certified yoga teacher and has done her Teacher…
19 Jun 2022 · 39 min
Ep#39 Modern Fatherhood - with Parth Nilawar
Wishing all the lovely fathers a very happy fathers day!! Today we have a with us Parth Nilawar, an inspiring father , who has built one of the first online parenting universities www.wonderlives.org, has coined terms like 'Parenting Quotient' and who is on a personal mission to inspire more fathers to be actively involved in the upbringing of their children. He has unique views on the changing role of fathers in todays times which he has shared with us in the episode. We hope you like it and are able to resonate with his thoughts. We have discussed about, - Investment in self as parents -…

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Partners In UpBringing is a English kids & family podcast from Himani and Kalyani. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Himani and Kalyani
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest episode: 3 Oct 2024
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