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Big Talk about Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parents and educators. The show is hosted by two moms and two parenting professionals, Devishobha and Meghna. Big Talk about Tiny Humans will help you make the most of your window of influence over your child, to help them become the best versions of themselves as they are growing up. Whether you are a parent or an educator, and whether you have a 4-month-old or 14 year old, this podcast can help make your life easier and ...
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How Parenting Triggers Past Trauma?
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I get triggered every time my child doesn’t listen to me. Why do I get SO triggered when I’m not heard? Is it because I’m overwhelmed with my parental responsibilities? Or does it go deeper than that? Do my triggers flow from the past- from a time when I wasn’t heard by my parents? In the 24th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha discuss how our…
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In this episode, hosts Dr. Meghna and Devishobha throw light on the 4 major styles identified by psychologists and the major factors of your personality determining your parenting style. Why is this important? Because Parenting Styles can predict a large part of the parenting outcome. Simply put, parenting style is the style of communication, respo…
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It’s very easy to spot a new parent – the droopy exhausted eyes, the forced smile, the marginally low display of patience, and the auto-parent mode that is enabled at all hours of the day. As the parent and child battle this stretch, parents build on their ‘sleep debt’, which is very hard to pay back. If this debt persists over time, it can have se…
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Let’s Talk about Postpartum Depression
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The birth of a baby brings with it a roller coaster of mixed emotions ranging from joy to fear. But, one unexpected state could be depression. And, what's more, any new mother is susceptible to it! In the 21st episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about Postpartum Depression (PPD)- what it is and why it happens, how PPD is different from pos…
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Understanding Video Game Addiction
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There is growing research on the effects of video games on children. Studies of children exposed to violence have shown that they can become immune or numb to violence, imitate the violence they see and show more aggressive behavior with greater exposure to violence. Studies have also shown that the more realistic and repeated the exposure to viole…
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You mean I should talk to my child about Sex?!?!
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Your child asking you, “Where did I come from?” is usually a milestone moment in parenting- since it signifies that your child has started wondering about their identity. But many of us squander away this opportunity by either avoiding answering this question altogether or covering it with euphemisms. In the 19th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devish…
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Raising awareness about child sexual abuse
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In this episode, hosts Dr. Meghna and Devishobha talk about why child sexual abuse is more common than we would like to believe, and the top misconceptions parents have about making their children aware of the abuse and preparing them to deal with it in an appropriate manner. Devishobha and Meghna share real-life incidents where simple, regular com…
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In the 17th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about how in a world where we have unbridled internet access, countless children are consuming porn from an unbelievably young age. Research has shown that having age-appropriate conversations about pornography with children and adolescents helps them develop a healthy and respectful view of …
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How to stop yelling at your child?
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss why yelling is so prevalent, the psychology behind yelling, and a 5-step action plan to move away from the habit of yelling. The hosts share common everyday scenarios that usually trigger yelling, the long-term and short-term effects of yelling, and what to do after an episode of yelling. The epi…
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss the difference between sibling conflict and sibling rivalry. Listen to the episode to learn strategies to help you recognize simmering patterns of sibling conflicts, the psychology behind sibling conflicts and rivalry, how parents might unconsciously be fueling sibling rivalry and strategies to n…
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss how colorism is still persistent and how it can make its way into our children’s lives insidiously. Many of us have encountered the snide remark, the open expression of disappointment and anxiety about skin colour, the blatant enticements to ‘change your life’ by lightening your skin colour, and …
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In the 13th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about navigating the process of LGBTQIA+ kids coming out to their parents, how to work on processing their own emotional reactions to the coming out, and certain myths and misconceptions around queer issues. The hosts discuss how parents are increasingly coming in for therapy to figure out ho…
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Motivating Kids without being a nag
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss why motivating children the right way is a non-negotiable parenting skill. Note: Listener discretion is advised. As adults, we have all struggled with having to stay firm in our boundaries, and we tend to unconsciously pass on such behaviours to our children. Listen to this episode as the hosts s…
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In the 11th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha interview CR on what an emergency entails, what are the different types of emergencies, and how we can prepare children to face emergencies. He discusses how responding with high accuracy in less time is not something that is taught in schools, how enrolling children in martial arts is not necessa…
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In the tenth episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha reflect on family life in the age of technology. Nothing has reshaped our communication, our relationships, and our lives more than digital devices in the 21st century. The hosts discuss why screens have taken over our lives, and what research tells us about the effects of screens on children’s b…
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In the 9th episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha showcase why compassion is an essential 21-st century skill. The hosts interview guests - Anjali Gurmukhani Sharma and Deepika Ahuja, the curators of the anthology- ‘My Act of Heart’. When the world is reeling under uncertainly, one constant element that has kept hope alive is little acts of compas…
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In the 8th episode, hosts Dr. Meghna and Devishobha talk about why inculcating the gender equality mindset in our even young kids is important. The hosts discuss why feminism is a ‘dirty’ word, that is, why people find this term problematic. They discuss what feminism actually means and how people’s views are shaped by their own encounters with pat…
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Mental health and anxiety are not very openly discussed in a country like ours. But one ‘anxiety’ is openly acknowledged - that is ‘exam anxiety’. In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghne discuss how common exam anxiety is, yet how unrecognisable, and sometimes even misunderstood despite the best of intentions from parents. Learn the signs and …
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"Difficult" Children are just Strong-Willed!
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In the sixth episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about the power struggles that never seem to end when raising a strong-willed child, and how these ‘difficult’ children oppose every single rule in the family, leaving their parents wondering if they’re parenting them all wrong! The hosts discuss how parents of strong-willed children usually…
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Container Babies ft. Dr Swati Popat
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna have an enlightening chat with Dr. Swati Popat Vats on the rising- and concerning trend to contain babies in restricted physical spaces. The episode covers the transition from traditional parenting wisdom and the missing factors in modern families that contribute to this trend. Dr. Swati Popat Vats is th…
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In the fourth episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about the D word- Death and why we shy away from addressing this topic with our kids. They answer questions about how our children understand and process the death of a loved one- do young children understand death? Do they grieve? Should we shield kids from the pain of loss? Can the news o…
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss how relationship conflicts often arise from totally solvable situations and 4 usual ways in which we handle conflicts as adults, and why these unhealthy conflict management patterns can have undesirable consequences for children. Big Talk About Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast …
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In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss why being assertive is becoming a top life skill for our children today. As adults, we have all struggled with having to stay firm in our boundaries, and we tend to unconsciously pass on such behaviours to our children. Listen to this episode as the hosts share personal experiences and struggles …
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In the first episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss why sitting and eating together as a family is fantastic for child development, and how families can bring back this ritual. Big Talk About Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators, hosted by Devishobha Chandramouli and Dr. Meghna. Visit https://ivm.tod…
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Introduction: Meet Your Hosts Devishobha and Meghna
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Welcome to Big Talk about Tiny Humans, India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators. Learn more about your hosts Devishobha Chandramouli and Dr. Meghna in this introductory episode! Devishobha Chandramouli is a writer, columnist, inventor, entrepreneur, and children's rights advocate. She is the founder & CEO of Kidskintha, a Gl…
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Welcome to Big Talk About Tiny Humans
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Just about every job in the world comes with courses, training and education – but not parenting! Welcome to a brand new podcast, Big Talk about Tiny Humans, where your hosts Devishobha and Meghna have set out to fix just this. Big Talk about Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators. This podcast will help you…
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