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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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   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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   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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   S1 · E4 · 23 Apr 2026 · 31 min

   Why Raising a Child Feels So Different at Every Age | Ft. Shibani Sethi | S1E3 | The Good Parent

   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Parenting Transitions Are Complex 03:32 Shailja’s Journey From Control to Openness 03:45 Early Authority Makes Letting Go Harder 07:31 Letting Children Build Their Own Identity 08:25 Why Letting Go Feels Harder for Parents 10:44 Real World Exposure Tests Values 12:54 When Emotions Start Affecting Parenting 13:07 Listening Before Deciding 14:00 Letting Go Gradually Based on Maturity 14:56 Introducing Shibani 15:39 Shibani on Parenting Children 13 Years Apart 18:40 Shibani on Different Needs of Son and Daughter 20:21 How Shibani Built a Strong Sibling Bond 23:29…

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   S1 · E2 · 23 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   The Truth About Parenting as a Public Figure | ft. Amitabh Kant | S1E2 | The Good Parent

   What is it really like to raise children when your life is in the public eye? We often admire public figures for their achievements, but rarely stop to think about the invisible pressure their children carry. Expectations can come quietlythrough comparisons, admiration, or the belief that they must continue a parent's legacy. In this episode of The Good Parent , Amitabh Kant former CEO of NITI Aayog, senior IAS officer, and a key leader behind India's G20 presidency joins Shailja Dutt and Manoj Kohli to share his perspective on raising children in a highly visible world. As a father to…