Parenting is tough! You can ask your paediatrician a hundred questions, read parenting books, or hear your parents reminisce about how it was so easy for them — but let’s face it, every child is unique, and so is every parent. The reality is, parenting is no walk in the park. Motherhood didn’t feel easy to me, but I was lucky to find a circle of mothers who became my support group. I also discovered these podcasts that made me laugh, cry and reminded me that I wasn’t incapable. Plus, you can listen to them on-the-go, perfect for multitasking — which, trust me, will become second nature once you have children.
Partners in Upbringing
Becoming parents is natural, but parenthood is not. Himani and Kalyani understand this and speak to experts to unravel the intricacies of schooling, discipline, family values, behavioural changes and all that jazz. It tackles most modern parenting challenges in a casual and candid manner and the panel of experts or guests are inspiring too.
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What fresh hell: Laughing in the face of motherhood
When you’re a parent, every day brings a “fresh hell” to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids with opposite parenting styles offer laughs, parenting advice and tips to make your journey easier. They debate techniques and deep dive in modern research studies without making it cumbersome.
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Millennial Maa
If you don’t want any preachy expert opinions, this podcast is for you. Real Indian household stories with two millennial mothers who are figuring it out daily. They’ll talk about things that no “good mother” will talk about, and make you feel not alone.
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The Mom Hour
Think of this one as a guide or an encyclopaedia. A weekly parenting podcast with more than 400 episodes to binge, creates a community for parents everywhere. Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers discuss everything from mom shaming and sleep deprivation to potty training and puberty.
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The Modern Indian Parent
Modern Indian Parent challenges outdated practices and embraces modern parenting in Indian families. Join Sanchita, a paediatric nutrition consultant, and Rinie, a paediatric sleep consultant and newborn specialist, as they cut through the noise and help you confidently own your parenting choices, even when dadi, nani, and the next-door-aunty don’t agree. A mix of real-life stories and expert advice on sleep, nutrition, health, relationships, and more.
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From Dude to Dad
Parenting conversations often centre around moms, and understandably so, as they are usually the default parent. But dads need respite too! In From Dude to Dad, Chris Pegula – author of two parenting books, father of three, and entrepreneur – teams up with Bryan Laurel, a marketing consultant and father of two, to discuss all things dad-related, from nighttime routines and social media to time outs and managing conflict. Perfect for rookie dads and seasoned pros alike, the episodes are served up in easy, 15-minute, bite-sized pieces, making it even easy to multitask and give them a listen.
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Parenting and You with Dr Shefali
The conscious parenting pioneer, Dr Shefali, engages in heartfelt, real-time conversations with parents. She’ll empower you with tools to raise resilient and empowered children by offering wisdom and tools for building authentic relationships with them.
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Super Mother Unleashed
Soma Thakur, a lifestyle coach, talks about mum and child’s lifestyle in this one. Healthy cooking, immunity boosters, natural home remedies, reaching milestones – it covers the basics with an Indian household twist. Informative and direct, this one will help you become a super mother.
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Listen on: Spotify
Podcasts are more popular now than ever, offering a spectrum of subjects covered by both professionals and amateurs. As your kids grow, you'll find multiple podcasts tailored for them too. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, these shows let you listen, laugh and learn while travelling to work, working out or doing chores around the house. These podcasts have made navigating parenthood a tad bit easier.
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