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Shweta Bachchan Nanda on Redefining Motherhood Rituals
Shweta Bachchan Nanda, a mother of two, talked about how she connects with her kids in her own special way.
She isn't a morning person, so she doesn't wake up early to say goodbye to her children.
Instead, she picks them up from school and spends quality time with them in the afternoons.
One of her favorite rituals was taking her son Agastya to McDonald's every Friday.
A doctor explained that these small, consistent moments help children feel loved and connected.
It's not about doing what everyone else does, but about finding what works best for you and your family.
This kind of parenting teaches kids that love is about being present and genuine, not about following strict rules.
Shweta Bachchan Nanda is not a morning person and doesn't wake up to say goodbye to her children in the mornings.
She picks her children up from school and spends quality time with them in the afternoons, creating special rituals like weekly McDonald's visits with her son Agastya.
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, a psychiatrist, explains that small, consistent rituals help children feel emotionally connected and secure.
Quality time and emotional availability are more important than the quantity of time spent with children.
Parenting in a way that aligns with one's personality reduces parental burnout and teaches children the importance of self-awareness and self-care.
- Who
- Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her children, Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda
- What
- Shweta Bachchan Nanda discusses her unique parenting rituals and the importance of quality time with her children
- Where
- On Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast
- When
- During an episode of Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast
- Why
- To share her experiences and insights on redefining traditional parenting norms and the emotional benefits of personalized rituals
Key facts
- Person
- Shweta Bachchan Nanda
- Children
- Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda
- Podcast
- Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast
- Ritual
- Weekly McDonald's visits with Agastya
- Expert
- Dr Pretty Duggar Gupta, Psychiatrist
- Key Insight
- Consistency and warmth in rituals foster emotional connection
- Scientific Backing
- Quality time over quantity is crucial for child development
Quotes
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta
Consultant Psychiatrist at Aster Whitefield Bangalore
“When a mother is not able to carry on with the usual morning routine, small personal rituals—which may be just going to the school to pick up the kids—do a lot more than just fill up the time. From a clinical perspective, rituals and predictable micro-interactions give an impression of emotional safety: they signal repeatedly and in a reliable way to a child that 'you are important to me,' even if the bigger routine is different.”
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“the times when parents are emotionally available, responsive and engaging, though very short, have the strongest positive effect on children’s social and emotional development.”
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Shweta Bachchan Nanda
Author and mother
“I couldn’t wake up in the morning. I am not a morning person. So you guys would come, give me a kiss, and I’d say bye, have a nice day.”
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