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Mothers Gurukul Podcast

Mothers Gurukul Podcast

By Alpana Deo

A place where you will get ideas that will ease your parenting journey along with some funny incidences in my parenting journey that will bring smile on your face and much more.
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Chapter 12 & 13: “A Girl In The New Town”

Mothers Gurukul PodcastJun 29, 2020

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Chapter 12 & 13: “A Girl In The New Town”

Chapter 12 & 13: “A Girl In The New Town”

Ria’s friends have learned something new. Along with the excitement of learning something new there is a surprise that is waiting for Ria.
Jun 29, 202019:27
Chapter 10 & 11: “A Girl In The New Town”

Chapter 10 & 11: “A Girl In The New Town”

There is a surprise waiting for aria at school. Let’s see what that is and also what plans her mom is making for summer break in this chapter.
Jun 23, 202017:57
Chapter 9: “A Girl In The New Town”

Chapter 9: “A Girl In The New Town”

Ria’s school is about to start. Her first day at school was quite exciting. She has Tanvi in her class.
Jun 11, 202010:59
Chapter 8: "A Girl in the New Town"

Chapter 8: "A Girl in the New Town"

Ria has called her friends for a playdate. She has a feeling that they will come. let's see how the playdate goes..
May 28, 202011:52
Chapter 7- " A Girl in the New Town"

Chapter 7- " A Girl in the New Town"

Now when Ria has met her new friends, she is excited. But her mind takes her back to her old friends. Let's see how her parents explain it to her.
May 12, 202009:45
Chapter 5 & 6: "A Girl in The New Town"

Chapter 5 & 6: "A Girl in The New Town"

Ria's moving day has come. After she moved to the new town, she was happy to find new friends there. Let's read further...
May 01, 202017:23
Chapter 4- "A Girl In the New Town"

Chapter 4- "A Girl In the New Town"

There is one surprise waiting for Ria. Let's read what is it in this chapter 4.
Apr 01, 202007:42
Chapter 3- "A Girl In the New Town"

Chapter 3- "A Girl In the New Town"

Ria is able to express his feeling to her mom and dad. The short conversation they had has given her confidence that she can talk to her parents about her feeling. Let's see what's coming next in chapter 3.
Mar 20, 202008:56
Chapter 2 - A Girl In the New Town

Chapter 2 - A Girl In the New Town

This is chapter 2 of the book "A Girl in the New Town". Finally Ria is opening up to her mom and dad. Let's see what she says..
Feb 25, 202006:22
Chapter 1 - A Girl In The New Town

Chapter 1 - A Girl In The New Town

"A Girl In The New Town" is a story of Ria and her family. They are going to move to a new town and alike every child, Ria is having many questions. In Chapter 1, you will get to know the characters. 


Enjoy!!

Feb 19, 202008:50
Book Reading-Introduction

Book Reading-Introduction

Before we start reading "A Girl In the New Town", I would like to answer a few questions that my readers have asked me..
Feb 12, 202007:32
Something Exciting Is Coming Soon!!

Something Exciting Is Coming Soon!!

Thanks you so much for your wonderful response to the series "Parenting -One Step At A Time. "

Starting from next week, we are going to start something new, something exciting. We are going to start a new book "A Girl In The New Town."

So Stay tuned!!

Feb 03, 202005:47
My Heartfelt Mommy Moments!!

My Heartfelt Mommy Moments!!

Parenting is not just about talking about our kids, seeing if they have reached their milestones or not. It is also about cherishing the time we get to spend with them, celebrating their childhood. Its about becoming re-living our childhood with them. 

Jan 21, 202012:53
Puberty Talks - 7 Conversation Starters

Puberty Talks - 7 Conversation Starters

Puberty is a phase when every parent especially moms feel uneasy, uncomfortable and confused about how to start the conversation. How much is enough? How their daughter will react. I am giving you my 7 pointers that have helped me in starting a conversation with my daughter.

Jan 08, 202016:59
How to connect with your pre-teenager?

How to connect with your pre-teenager?

Pre-teen is a confusing state for your child and for you too.Their self-esteem, self-respect, ego are at a delicate state. Parents have to very careful while talking to them.How to handle their mood swings and how to connect with them. 

Dec 25, 201914:36
Handling your child emotionally when s(he) loses a competition and dealing with stage fear

Handling your child emotionally when s(he) loses a competition and dealing with stage fear

These days kids think too much about winning. They get disheartened if they don't perform well. How to help them in handling such emotions. How to help kids in handling stage fright.
Dec 09, 201915:53
Homework and Time Management Tips

Homework and Time Management Tips

With school year,homework, deadlines, submissions also comes in picture. Sometimes kids don't understand the importance of time management. How to teach them why finishing up their work in time or before time is important.
Nov 24, 201913:29
Teaching Kids about Delayed Gratification and Contentment

Teaching Kids about Delayed Gratification and Contentment

Delayed Gratification and Contentment are two very complicated terms for the kids to understand. So how to teach them their importance and put them into practice?
Nov 19, 201919:24
Encouraging kids to speak the truth

Encouraging kids to speak the truth

Sometimes kids do not tell us the complete truth. It could be because of many reasons. Peer pressure, lack of trust and confidence towards their parents. So how can parents encourage their kids to speak the truth?
Nov 11, 201921:01
Why comparison always backfires?Never compare your child with others

Why comparison always backfires?Never compare your child with others

Sometimes parents compare their kids to others thinking that they are inspiring them by giving examples but reverse happens. Their kids are doubting their skills and talents.
Nov 01, 201914:53
Preparing your child for new school year and how to handle parent anxiety of school going kids?

Preparing your child for new school year and how to handle parent anxiety of school going kids?

Sometimes parents experience anxiety regarding their kid's academic progress. School life is a new phase in every child's life. Let's make it a memorable one.
Oct 24, 201915:02
Bridging the two cultures and why tradition is important?
Oct 08, 201916:46
Finding a balance between extra-curricular activities and school work

Finding a balance between extra-curricular activities and school work

These days kids are busier than ever. With increased school work, they need something to relax their mind. Extra curricular activities plays a big role in this . But how to decide how much is too much?
Oct 01, 201918:16
Why is boredom important for kids & how to channelize kid's curiosity?

Why is boredom important for kids & how to channelize kid's curiosity?

Boredom is not a pleasant feeling for kids especially when they don't want it but it have lot of advantages.
Sep 28, 201914:20
Art of StoryTelling and Relevance of Physical Books

Art of StoryTelling and Relevance of Physical Books

How to weave magic with words.How to be a good storyteller. And why physical books are important.
Sep 14, 201912:23
Inculcating reading habits in kids and choosing age-appropriate books

Inculcating reading habits in kids and choosing age-appropriate books

Reading can be a pleasant experience for many kids but a daunting one for rest. You can help your child in developing an interest in reading.
Sep 08, 201918:23
Tips for Vocabulary Building and Why we should Teach Our Kids their Mother Tongue?

Tips for Vocabulary Building and Why we should Teach Our Kids their Mother Tongue?

Volcabulary building, language development is one of the crucial sages of child's developmental process. There are several ways to help kids learn new words. It starts at home. Along with that if you have a mother tongue and if you are an immigrant parent, teaching kids their mother tongues is another are of concern. How to ease this process and why it is important for kids to learn their Mother Tongue?

Aug 28, 201920:50
Co-Sleeping and Tips for changing Bedtime Battle into Bedtime Bliss

Co-Sleeping and Tips for changing Bedtime Battle into Bedtime Bliss

Setting up a bedtime routine can be challenging for parents. Co-sleeping is one of the controversial topics. It has its own positives and negatives. How you can handle that and how to train your child for independent sleeping habit. 

Aug 14, 201915:41
Time-Outs and 8 ways to make your child listen to you

Time-Outs and 8 ways to make your child listen to you

Time outs are the most common disciplinary methods for parents but it is not a long-run solution. There are other emotional aspects of time-outs. 

Aug 07, 201916:37
Ways to ease the preschool transition and how to postpone nap time

Ways to ease the preschool transition and how to postpone nap time

Starting preschool is a big change in your kiddo's life. They need support, help and expect patience from us. So how can you help in this mew phase of their life?
Jul 28, 201901:10:44
How to Keep Your Toddler Busy and How to Keep Your House Clean With A Toddler At Home?

How to Keep Your Toddler Busy and How to Keep Your House Clean With A Toddler At Home?

Keeping your toddler busy is a challenging task for every parent and in order to keep them busy it is hard to keep your house clean.
Jul 20, 201916:08
How to boost Toddler's Confidence & handle Seperation Anxiety?

How to boost Toddler's Confidence & handle Seperation Anxiety?

Toddlerhood is an exciting stage but at the same time a very important yet confusing stage for the child. There is a lot that goes on in your toddler's brain. How to boost their confidence and how to help them on dealing with seperation anxiety.
Jul 11, 201915:53
Importance of Parent's Involvement In Kid's Play

Importance of Parent's Involvement In Kid's Play

Irrespective of their age, every child craves for parent's involvement.
Jul 03, 201912:54
Dilemma Of A Single Child

Dilemma Of A Single Child

There is lot that goes on in child who is a single child. There are things that parents can do on their behalf to keep the thought process and the overall environment of their house positive.
Jun 23, 201911:07
Sibling Love and How to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling?

Sibling Love and How to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling?

Sibling love is special. It cannot be expressed in words. It is a special bind that only siblings share. But bringing a new baby into the older one's life is a major change. How to prepare the elder one for the arrival of the new sibling?


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Jun 14, 201912:48
How To Deal With New Parent Anxiety?

How To Deal With New Parent Anxiety?

New parents get over whelmed with loads of information coming their way. What to do when baby cries, how to decode those clues, how to hold the baby, what to feed the baby and above all how to adjust to this new routine is a big deal to them. This episode is about giving you the tips to deal with the anxiety. 

Jun 07, 201912:55
How To Decode The Clues And Soothe Your Colic Baby?

How To Decode The Clues And Soothe Your Colic Baby?

Colic state in babies is stressful and sometimes becomes scary for new parents. When we are able to decode their clues then things become easy. Lets see why a baby might cry and how to handle it. 

May 29, 201914:04
Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Woman

Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Woman

Sometimes questions that people ask to a pregnant woman can affect her to a great extent. Extended reading for this episode: thenewtimes, psychologicalscience
May 21, 201953:29
Why Perspective Matters So Much During Pregnancy?

Why Perspective Matters So Much During Pregnancy?

Every expectant mother goes through many emotional and body changes. She goes through many questions. But her perspective can help her a lot during this phase.
May 14, 201917:16
New Series Coming Soon!!
May 06, 201903:41
Puberty Talks- how to open up a conversation on puberty with your daughter?

Puberty Talks- how to open up a conversation on puberty with your daughter?

Puberty is one such area that puts every parent especially moms in a state of dilemma. How to handle it?
Apr 29, 201912:03
Influence, Trust, Grief

Influence, Trust, Grief

These words we use every now and then but when we start to think about them deeply, that's when we realise how much they affect us.
Apr 25, 201915:26
Nurture

Nurture

Nurture your mind and soul with positivity. It helps in maintaining serenity.
Apr 16, 201903:43
Serenity is the oasis in the middle of the busyness.

Serenity is the oasis in the middle of the busyness.

Serenity is within us. We don't have to look outside for it. Serenity comes when we trade expectations for acceptance. 

Mar 17, 201905:19
Life is a series of tiny miracles

Life is a series of tiny miracles

Miracles are happening all around us. We have to change the way we look at them
Mar 11, 201905:58
Have you ever experienced the power of forgiveness?

Have you ever experienced the power of forgiveness?

Forgiving someone is not easy. It takes courage and a strong will power .
Mar 07, 201906:10
When your child loses a competition, what do you say?

When your child loses a competition, what do you say?

These days winning has become very important for kids that they dont enjoy the process, the preparation. Why? As a parent, what can we do?
Feb 27, 201905:59
Do you have a mommy survival list when you feel exhausted of parenting?

Do you have a mommy survival list when you feel exhausted of parenting?

What are your mommy survival tips when you feel exhausted of parenting?
Feb 17, 201904:59
Can we press ctrl+z in Mommying? If not then what?

Can we press ctrl+z in Mommying? If not then what?

Mommying can test our patience on several occasions and we seek for some mantra.
Feb 09, 201905:18
Simple Treasures are Life's True Treasures

Simple Treasures are Life's True Treasures

Sometimes we keep on chasing our futureb and forget yo enjoy the present moment.
Jan 04, 201905:03