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2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Parenting Expert's Guide To Teen Alcohol & Drug Use: Never Ask Your Child "Why" | Dr Shakuntala David | The Good Parent

In this episode of The Good Parent, we have Dr. Shakuntala David in conversation with Shailja Dutt. Dr. David opens up about why 25% of Indian teenagers are experimenting with substances, what parents get wrong when they catch their teen, and the exact questions to ask instead of "why." She shares real cases from Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurgaon from first experimentation to addiction and explains why boundaries explained are more powerful than rules announced. The episode raises a question every parent quietly carries: is my teen's substance use a phase or a crisis?About the Guest: Dr. Shakuntala…

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Earlier episodes 9 most recent

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   21 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   Parenting Q&A: Discipline, Food, Honesty & Family Rules

   In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli address real questions parents have about discipline, consistency, honesty, and fostering trust in their children. What sets this episode apart is the absence of a "right way" to parent. Instead, it features authentic discussions about what truly works, where parents often falter, and why fear can be more damaging than beneficial.The episode covers common dilemmas faced by parents: How can you prevent your child from pitting one parent against the other? Should you concede in food battles or continue to fight? Is it more…

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   14 Aug 2026 · 14 min

   How to Discipline a Child, Stop Tantrums, Build Routine & Consistency: The Right Way to Raise Kids

   In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli sit down with a question every parent has asked themselves in the middle of a crowded mall: why does my child behave perfectly one day and completely fall apart the next?The answer, more often than not, has less to do with discipline and more to do with consistency. Children feel safer when they know what to expect from us. When bedtime keeps shifting, when one parent says yes while the other says no, when the rules depend on how tired or busy we are that daychildren lose track of where the boundaries actually are. And that…

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   24 Jul 2026 · 33 min

   The Silent Crisis in Modern Parenting: Screens vs. Connection | The Good Parent

   From reels and gaming to ChatGPT, today's children are growing up in a world where every emotion, every question, and even every moment of boredom can be answered instantly by a screen. In this episode of The Good Parent, Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli explore how AI and technology are reshaping childhood, why emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than ever, and how screens have quietly become children's default way of coping with boredom, silence, and big emotions. They also reflect on how different childhood looks today compared to previous generations and discuss why simple everyday…

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   S1 · E6 · 15 Jul 2026 · 32 min

   Kapil Dev: The Parenting Advice Every Mom & Dad Needs to Hear | S1E6 | The Good Parent

   What does it really take to raise a healthy, confident child? In this special episode of The Good Parent , legendary cricketer Kapil Dev shares his honest perspective on parenting, fitness, and the habits that shape a child's future. He reminds us that raising healthy children isn't about strict routines or expensive programs. It's about creating a home where kids play freely, eat well, stay active, and learn by watching the adults around them. Fitness, he says, is a value—not a schedule. And the strongest parenting lessons are often the ones children observe, not the ones they're told. In…

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   15 Jun 2026 · 43 min

   The Parenting Shift Every Family Needs | ft Carmen Vicelich | S1E5 | The Good Parent

   In this episode of The Good Parent, we have Carmen Vicelich in conversation with Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli.Carmen Vicelich is the Founder & CEO of Valocity, a global fintech company operating across multiple countries. A serial entrepreneur and an internationally recognised business leader, she has built her company from the ground up while raising her children and she credits the same principle for both: trust.In this conversation, Carmen opens up about what it really means to be your child's friend without giving up your role as their parent. She shares why she believes trust must come…

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   S1 · E5 · 15 May 2026 · 49 min

   Kalki Koechlin: The Honest Truth About Modern Motherhood & Parenting | S1E4 | The Good Parent

   RAISING CHILDREN WHO FEEL SAFE TO ASK Children are curious about their bodies much before parents feel ready to answer. They notice. They ask. They listen. They learn from what we say, and also from what we avoid saying. That is why conversations around consent, body safety, good touch, bad touch, and age-appropriate sex education need to begin with care at home. These conversations do not take away innocence. They give children language, confidence, and the safety to come back to us with their questions. In this Episode 05 of The Good Parent,Manoj Kohli and Shailja Dutt, in conversation…

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