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On this episode we detail activity ideas for quality time, involving them with chores, whether screen time should be limited and more.1274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-a-doctor-on-keeping-children-safe-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic--45676679tag:audioboom.com,2020-03-26:/posts/7540467Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:27:29 +0000Express AudioWhat should I be doing differently to keep my child safe? Should I change their diet? What and how often should I be cleaning? A doctor answers all your questions about parenting during the COVID-19 outbreak.1290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-kids-books-on-cancer-and-other-challenging-themes--45676681tag:audioboom.com,2020-02-04:/posts/7495093Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:52:46 +0000Express AudioFor the occasion of World Cancer Day, this episode of our parenting podcast deals with books that help children understand terminal illness and other challenging themes.944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-the-importance-of-storytelling-and-mythology-with-sudha-murty--45676680tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-07:/posts/7471738Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:25:43 +0000Express AudioOn this episode, we are joined by none other than acclaimed author Sudha Murthy. 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Parent and psychologist Tanu Shree Singh helps you unpack this tricky subject on this episode of the parenting podcast.579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-how-to-recognise-if-your-child-is-dealing-with-mental-health-problems--45676687tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-29:/posts/7354439Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioDo parents need to worry about the mental health of their kids? What are signs that that the child may be struggling? On this episode, psychologist Tanu Shree Singh dives into mental health- when should you be worried and what can you do to help your...736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-how-to-make-your-kids-more-social--45676696tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-22:/posts/7348836Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:04:40 +0000Express AudioIn a world of social media and busy schedules, loneliness and social anxiety among kids are on the rise. How do you help your children build their social skills? How can you do all this without pressuring them to change their inherent personality? We...620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-how-to-talk-to-children-about-career-options--45676698tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-08:/posts/7336743Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioOn this episode, psychologist Tanu Shree Singh discusses how to expose your children to various career options, being open-minded about alternative fields and practical about money, and helping them find happiness in whatever they do.677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-pornography--45676691tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-01:/posts/7330885Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioIs it ever too early to talk to children about porn? What if you accidentally catch your child watching pornography? Here are some quick tips on how to deal with this tricky topic as a parent in the digital age.421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-shifting-cities-or-schools--45676695tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-25:/posts/7325218Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioAre you shifting cities? Does your child want to transfer from their current school? Here are some tips on how you can involve your children in such a major decision, how you can prepare them and make the move stress free.621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-how-to-discuss-gender-roles-and-stereotypes-with-children--45676688tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-18:/posts/7319458Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:25:03 +0000Express AudioAs notions of gender roles evolve, how can parents play their part in helping their children avoid gender stereotypes? What are the knee-jerk patriarchal norms that we should watch out for in ourselves? Easy tips on how to discuss gender roles with...544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-how-to-discuss-money-and-savings-with-your-child--45676686tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-11:/posts/7313146Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:37:26 +0000Express AudioDo we parents, as providers, also need to talk to children about money? When should you start giving them pocket money and how much? How do you help them set goals and budget? What can you do to help them understand the value of money? Find out on...550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-how-to-get-your-child-to-enjoy-reading--45676694tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-04:/posts/7307548Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:44:31 +0000Express AudioIn an era of screens and gadgets, how do you get your child to be more interested in reading? At what age can you start? How do you decide which books to read? Parent and psychologist Tanu Shree Singh joins Express Parenting head Anuradha Verma to...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-expensive-parties--45676700tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-28:/posts/7215163Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:32:22 +0000Express AudioIn an era of extravagant birthday parties and peer pressure, how can you discuss conscious consumption with your children? On the last episode of Season 2 of Difficult Conversations with Your Kids, parent and psychologist Tanu Shree Singh helps you...605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-infidelity--45676689tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-21:/posts/7207501Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioOn this episode of the parenting podcast, Tanu Shree Singh tells you how to discuss infidelity with your kids without them taking sides or having to bear the brunt of screaming matches between you and your spouse.567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex--45676690tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-14:/posts/7201748Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioHow do you broach topics of sex, masturbation and consent with your kids? In this episode, Tanu Shree Singh talks you through topics of sex and sexuality, how to arm your teenagers to make their own decisions and resist pressure and more.796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-how-to-tell-your-child-that-their-parent-has-a-serious-illness--45676699tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-07:/posts/7194945Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:29:51 +0000Express AudioDo you or your partner have a serious illness? When and how should you tell your children? On this episode, parent and psychologist Tanu Shree Singh helps you navigate this tricky topic.603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-when-should-you-tell-your-child-that-they-re-adopted--45676693tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-28:/posts/7188308Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:22:31 +0000Express AudioWhen should you tell your child that they're adopted? How should you go about it? On today's episode parent and psychologist Tanu Shree Singh helps you broach the topic of adoption and how to normalise it.499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-screen-time--45676707tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-21:/posts/7181335Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioAre you worried that your children are spending too much time watching TV or on the internet? Tanu Shree Singh tells you what to keep in mind while discussing screen time.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-how-to-talk-to-children-about-body-image--45676701tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-14:/posts/7174721Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:30:00 +0000Express AudioWhat do you tell your child if they're getting teased about being dark, fair, skinny, big? What do you tell your child if they are the bully? Tanu Shree Singh leads you through how to talk to your kids about positive body image, teasing and more.617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-crushes--45676705tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-07:/posts/7167426Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:32:47 +0000Express AudioPsychologist Tanu Shree Singh talks about creating an open environment for children to talk about crushes, not forcing labels and how to be non-judgmental.891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-difficult-conversations-with-your-kids-season-2-trailer--45676692tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-06:/posts/7165994Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:18:31 +0000Express AudioOur parenting podcast, in which parent and professor of psychology Tanu Shree Singh helps you navigate tough conversations with your children, is back with a new season. Listen to the trailer.45falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-mom-what-s-a-dalit--45676703https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/mom-whats-a-dalit/5458968/Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:30:45 +0000Express AudioIn the last episode of Season 1, Prof Tanu Shree Singh takes a dive into the trickiest territory in India: Caste. The news is full of outrage against a sign calling for the end of Brahminical Patriarchy, and many parents are going to be asked...683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-the-stepmom-conversation--45676706https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/the-stepmom-conversation/5447214/Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:00:16 +0000Express AudioProf Tanu Shree Singh has advice on how to talk to your kids about remarriage and stepfamilies833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-divorce-the-big-scary-d-word--45676683https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/divorce-the-big-scary-d-word/5437539/Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:39:19 +0000Express AudioIn this episode Tanu tackles the increasingly common issue of divorce, whether your own or someone else's, and how to talk to your kids about it.595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-the-tricky-terrain-of-gender-and-sexuality--45676697https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/the-tricky-terrain-of-gender-and-sexuality/5429199/Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:09:13 +0000Express AudioProf Tanu Shree Singh talks about how to deal with gender and sexuality, and to achieve gender neutral parenting653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-how-do-you-discuss-god-and-religion--45676685https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/how-do-you-discuss-god-and-religion/5418008/Thu, 25 Oct 2018 08:55:00 +0000Express AudioProf Tanu Shree Singh talks about how to broach the subject of God and religion with your kids, whatever your believe, and deal with the unexpected questions they might have.644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-talking-to-your-kids-about-death--45676704https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/talking-to-your-kids-about-death/5407474/Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:49:02 +0000Express AudioProf Tanu Shree Singh talks about the right time and right way to talk to children about death and loss678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-difficult-conversations-with-your-kids--45676702https://indianexpress.com/audio/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/difficult-conversations-with-your-kids/5397461/Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:42:17 +0000Express AudioParent and professor of psychology Tanu Shree Singh is here to help you figure out how to have the difficult conversations with your Kids, a new podcast from Express Audio and Express Parenting60falsefull