Emily Johnson
Somewhere around month four or five, almost every Indian parent hits the same 3 AM thought: “Is there a better way to do this?” You’ve read an Instagram reel about “sleep training,” maybe a friend abroad swears by the Ferber method, and you wonder if it could work for you too. Then you look around …
Finding out a baby is on the way is one of the most exciting moments in a couple’s life — and also one of the most financially confusing. Almost every new parent in India asks the same question at some point during pregnancy: “How much will the first year actually cost us?” The honest answer …
Gentle parenting — an approach centered on empathy, connection, and understanding the reasons behind a child’s behavior rather than relying on punishment or strict obedience — has grown significantly popular among younger Indian parents. But for many families, this approach runs directly into a generational gap: grandparents who were raised on, and often raised their …
India is one of the most naturally multilingual countries in the world, with most families navigating at least two or three languages in daily life — a regional mother tongue, Hindi or another link language, and English, often layered together within a single household or even a single conversation. Yet despite this natural multilingual environment, …
Co-parenting after divorce is challenging in any context, but Indian families often navigate this alongside specific cultural, social, and legal considerations that aren’t always addressed in generic parenting advice. Extended family involvement, social stigma around divorce, differing custody norms, and limited formal support infrastructure all shape what effective co-parenting looks like in an Indian context. …
Raising a child who genuinely loves reading — not one who reads only because they’re told to — is one of the most valuable long-term gifts a parent can give. Strong reading habits are consistently linked to better vocabulary, stronger academic performance across subjects, improved focus, and richer imagination. But building a genuine love of …
Separation anxiety is one of the most emotionally difficult parts of starting daycare — for toddlers and parents alike. That first morning of tears at drop-off can leave parents second-guessing everything from timing to their choice of daycare, even when it’s a completely normal developmental response. The good news is that separation anxiety, while genuinely …
Right Age to Start Playschool in India Deciding when to send your child to playschool is one of the more emotionally loaded decisions new parents face — too early and you worry about separation stress or missed bonding time; too late and you wonder if your child will struggle to adjust socially compared to peers. …
Monsoon Safety Tips for Babies and Toddlers in India Monsoon season brings welcome relief from India’s summer heat, but it also brings a specific set of challenges for parents of babies and toddlers — from increased infection risk and skin issues to mosquito-borne illness and slippery indoor floors. Because young children have developing immune systems …
Choosing the right education board is one of the biggest decisions Indian parents make — and it’s one that quietly shapes everything from daily homework style to which competitive exams your child will find easier down the line. With CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards all offering genuinely different strengths, there’s no single “best” answer — …
