KUPSHUP - Keeping Up with Parenting

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🎙️ Welcome to Kupshup – Keeping Up with Parenting! 🎙️Parenting is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and endless learning. Kupshup is your go-to podcast for honest, insightful, and engaging conversations about modern parenting. Hosted by Vinodhini, a mother of two, this podcast dives into everything from screen time and mindful parenting to education, emotional intelligence, and raising curious, independent kids.💡 What to Expect: ✅ Real conversations on parenting in today’s world ✅ Expert insights on child development & education ✅ Practical tips for nurturing happy, healthy kids ✅ Stories from parents, educators, and specialistsJoin us every week as we navigate the ups and downs of parenting with humor, war...

KUPSHUP: What Should Kids Really Eat? | Raj Ganpath Breaks Down Nutrition from Ages 2 to 18
#5
05/27/2025

What should your toddler eat?
Is protein safe for kids?
Do teenagers really need supplements?
Should sugar be banned at home?

In this eye-opening episode of Kupshup: Keeping Up With Parenting, we sit down with Raj Ganpath — one of India’s leading voices in fitness and nutrition — to decode child nutrition once and for all.

From picky eaters to athletic teens, Raj shares simple (but not easy) answers to the biggest questions parents face around food, growth, and health.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who this is for:

Parents of toddlers, tweens, and teens

Educators...


Start This at Age 1: The Secret to Raising Readers & Writers KUPSHUP with Literacy Experts
#4
04/23/2025

Want your child to fall in love with reading — and actually enjoy writing too? This episode is your parenting playbook.

In this powerful conversation with Miss Uma Kumar and Miss Jyotsna Nanda from Readin’ Resource – The Literacy Centre, we unpack everything you wish you knew earlier about English literacy, phonics, writing struggles, and how to raise confident communicators in a screen-heavy world.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why reading starts before your child can even speak

Phonics vs ABCs: what actually works

How to build comprehension (it’s more tha...


Let Them Play: The Secret to Raising Strong, Happy Kids! KUPSHUP with the founders of Great Goals!
#3
04/11/2025

s play just play? Or is it the building block of everything a child needs to thrive?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring founders of Great Goals—India’s pioneering movement-based child development program—to explore the science and soul of play. From the magic of unstructured free time to the intentionality behind structured activities, we unpack how movement impacts emotional regulation, social skills, motor development, and even future success.

🎯 Whether you're a parent, educator, or just curious about how kids grow best, this episode will change the way you think about "ju...


Why 'Perfect Parenting' is a Lie – The Truth No One Tells You! KUPSHUP Podcast
#2
03/24/2025

In this powerful episode of Kupshup - Keeping Up with Parenting, we dive into real, raw, and relatable parenting moments with GP and Pooja. They break down the myths of "perfect parenting", share heartfelt stories, and give practical tips for raising happy, resilient kids. 🌟

🎧 LISTEN NOW & DISCOVER:
✅ Why "perfect parenting" is a myth ❌
✅ How to embrace mistakes and grow as a parent 🌱
✅ Tips for handling meltdowns, tantrums & tough conversations 🗣️
✅ The importance of connection over correction ❤️
✅ Real-life parenting experiences that will make you laugh & reflect 🤭

🔥 Don’t parent alone—let’s navigate this journey together! 🔥


ScreenTime is HURTING Your Kids! Here’s How to FIX It!! Raise Smarter, Happier Kids! KUPSHUP Podcast
#2
03/24/2025

Struggling with screen time battles? What if we told you there's a way to make screen time work for your child—not against them?

In this must-watch episode of KUPSHUP – Keeping Up with Parenting, we dive into science-backed strategies to help parents strike the perfect balance between screens and real-world learning!

🔎 Featuring parenting & child development experts:
🎙️Dr. Saranya Jaikumar – Educational Psychologist & Independant Co
🎙️ Dr. Shweta Atheeshwar – Pediatric Ophthamologist

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How much screen time is actually okay for kids
✅ The Dangers of Excessive Screen-time
✅ Genius hacks to turn screens into powerful le...