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Dr. Rahat Sayyad is a Physician, Certified Parenting Coach for teenagers and mom of two. She believes that parenting is something that should NOT be learnt on the job. Using her medical expertise, research and personal experience as a parent she wishes to provide some mental peace, to all those struggling parents. Tune in for expert interviews, practical advice and her personal parenting experience as a doctor mommy on child health and challenging behaviours in kids and teenagers.

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India

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Dr. Rahat Sayyad is a Physician, Certified Parenting Coach for teenagers and mom of two. She believes that parenting is something that should NOT be learnt on the job. Using her medical expertise, research and personal experience as a parent she wishes to provide some mental peace, to all those struggling parents. Tune in for expert interviews, practical advice and her personal parenting experience as a doctor mommy on child health and challenging behaviours in kids and teenagers.

Language:

English

Contact:

08779555401


Episodes

Old school parenting hacks.

6/29/2021
Do you think our parents read about how to raise kids or researched on understanding our behaviours? Hell no but hey we turned out fine. Part luck i would say but the other part was solid parenting rules that kept us on track. Today i share with you some of these amazing rules that have stood the test of time like; 1- let kids fail 2- take away privileges 3- let kids be bored 4- dont run to their rescue And more Registrations for My courses for parents of pre-teens and teenagers...

Duration:00:13:52

Mindfulness techniques for parents

6/18/2021
A much requested episode-mindfulness practice. Today I speak about: What is mindfulness? Why do parents need to practice mindfulness? Mindfulness Strategies to begin with (for beginners) Structured exercises to help you during your moments of overwhelm and exhaustion. Reach out to me if you have any questions, feedback or comments on @doctormommyspeaks Registrations for My courses for parents of pre-teens and teenagers (batch 2) are open. Register using the link...

Duration:00:18:37

Interactive play

6/10/2021
Educational app: OK play has a common sense media rating of 5 stars. (non sponsored) I contacted the creators to know more about this app and guess what both developers were parents. It isn’t just another app for kids. It’s built by experts like child psychologist dr. Colleen and play designer Travis chen to ignite imagination through child-led, creative play. It’s technology that actually benefits kids by letting them create their own stories (not just watch) and is research based with a...

Duration:00:52:59

Teen brain

6/1/2021
Why your teen forgets about his test, or that he's supposed to submit a project by tomorrow. Why do they have difficulty in planning, scheduling? Why do they exhibit risk-taking behaviour? Teen Brain and adult brain Tips to fix clashes that happen because your teen's brain in under construction Registrations for batch 2 are open. https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/the-rulebook-for-raising-tweens-and-teenagers-batch-2...

Duration:00:18:02

Mindfulness

5/18/2021
This week we had a special guest back on our show. After a hit episode on raising resilient teens, positive psychology expert Mary kate Schutt is back with mindfulness and why its the key solution to keeping our sanity in this pandemic. Here's what we spoke about. 1. How would you explain mindfulness to someone who has never heard of it? 2. What are some misconceptions of mindfulness? 3. How can mindfulness improve relationships? 4. How the teen brain works? 5. What is emotional...

Duration:00:48:37

From "Instructional" to "conversational" parenting.

5/12/2021
From "Instructional to conversational parenting" for the parent of pre-teens and teens (9 to 18yr olds) the course is in the form of a live session spread over 5 days commencing from the 20th of May. here are the modules that I will covering: How to talk to teenagers so they listen the first time. I will show you how to create the space for open communication so whenever anything goes wrong in your teen's life, then instead of saying "my mom shouldn't know about this" he'd say "I need to...

Duration:00:03:49

Screens aren't that bad. (All about video games, educational apps, porn, cyberbullying)

5/10/2021
Imagine a living room with people. Mom, dad, grandparents and a few kids say, teens. All of them glued to their devices. This isn't an uncommon sighting especially post-pandemic. If your house looks anything Like that then today's episode is for you. Our guest Dr Michael Rich is from Boston USA. He is the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. he is the founder of the digital wellness lab at Boston's. His...

Duration:01:57:57

Happy marriage equals happy home.

5/3/2021
Children thrive in a positive environment. But what to do when your interpersonal relations are strained and now it's getting transferred to the kids. In today's episode, we will be discussing all that constitutes a happy marriage and how to resolve conflicts if you are struggling in your relationship. For this discussion, we have with us today India's first Millennial Marriage Coach who specialises in helping partners to create or bring back emotional intimacy in their relationship to heal...

Duration:00:37:14

Ditch power parenting, Become an empowered parent

4/24/2021
Do you sometimes feel helpless wishing you'd understand your child better? Wishing you had some hack, tip or magic word that would help you in parenting. In today's episode, we will help you become an empowered parent. To equip you with the right tools that can help you understand your child better. For this we have with us today kiva Schuler all the way from Boston USA. She is the co-founder of Jai institute of Parenting that helps Parents, grandparents and coaches mentor n caregivers in...

Duration:00:31:34

Secrets to communicating with tweens and teenagers.

4/17/2021
Do you know that 78% of teens feel that their parents should talk more with them, understand them better? Here's a Lil help to communicate better with your teen. Try it and let me know if it worked for you. 📌CONTROL YOUR REACTION 📌BE A GOOD LISTENER 📌SEIZE THE MOMENT. 📌DON’T RUN TO THEIR RESCUE P.s. Here is a research-backed tool derived from the experience of hundreds of parents and its free. It includes 8 secret rules for communication with examples. Download it below. 8 SECRETS FOR...

Duration:00:13:08

Understanding teen brain, Raising resilient teens.

4/10/2021
Today’s episode is for all those parents who are confused when it comes to handling their teenagers. Let’s take a glimpse into the Teenage World: Teenagers face real concerns, between 13 and 19 years of age, on a daily basis as this is the most awkward growth stage of their lives. They struggle with self-esteem issues, body image issues, bullying, peer pressure, love problems, crushes, and that’s not one of the things we as parents are worried about. We lose our sleepover things like, “does...

Duration:00:41:57

Ep. #29 Bullying, Teaching your kids to accept themselves as they are With author Craig Pomranz

4/6/2021
Here's a story. A boy named Rafii loves to knit. So much so that he becomes a pro at it. But he is ridiculed and bullied at school for his unconventional hobby. What would you do to help your child in this situation? That’s what today's episode is all about. 📌How to make your child strong enough to stand for himself and accept his own strengths and flaws just as they are? 📌About being different either by appearance or in terms of likes and dislikes and not caring about what the world...

Duration:00:33:05

Ep. #28 Teens, Instagram and Parents

3/28/2021
Teenagers love Instagram. Know what is all the fuss about and how you as parents can create a safe online experience for your teen without sounding like a controlling parent. I have discussed safety tools that are backed by Instagram, and best practices to help you keep tabs on your child’s activity. Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each time a new episode is online. Head to doctormommyspeaks.com/podcasts for all the show notes and other resources on health and parenting...

Duration:00:19:56

Ep. #27. How not to miss fragile X syndrome.

3/10/2021
Shalini kedia, chairperson, Fragile X society of India speaks about How to identify Fragile X Syndrome, who should be on a look out for this, management of the condition and more. We also speak about what. Constitutes therapy and how its an essential part of management of Fragile X syndrome. Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each time a new episode is online. Head to doctormommyspeaks.com/podcasts for all the show notes and other resources on health and parenting and while...

Duration:00:29:52

Ep. #26. Real Moms Real Talks- Raising Boys Right with Batul Mumin

2/21/2021
Find out more on https://doctormommyspeaks.com Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each time a new episode is online. Head to doctormommyspeaks.com/podcasts for all the show notes and other resources on health and parenting and while you're at it, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter. Do review our podcast wherever you listen, it will help others to find this podcast. You can connect with @doctormommyspeaks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin. or leave a voice...

Duration:00:28:24

Ep. #25 All About Depression And Therapy With Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mimansa Singh

2/14/2021
Dr. Mimansa Sigh is a clinical Psychologist working with the Department of Mental Health Behavioural Sciences Fortis Healthcare. She is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working in the clinical space using evidence-based treatments with adolescents, parents, couples and families. We have spoken about: Depression and how to identify it in children? Work from home and handling kids while staying sane? What is therapy and what actually happens in therapy? Tips and tricks on taking care of your...

Duration:00:29:18

Ep. #24 Tackling sibling feuds

2/8/2021
Essential life skills like problem solving, assertiveness, learning to speak for oneself can be taught at home with ease. Did you know that situations like sibling feuds and not forcing kids to share toys can be used to teach these necessary life skills to our kids. Sibling fights- AND DO THEY REALLY NEED TO BE TACKLED? OR IS IT JUST US PARENTS OVERREACTING. Sharing toys- when forced to do it, kids neither develop generosity nor empathy. so how do we raise generous lil humans who care about...

Duration:00:11:44

Ep. #23 The Unique Child- With Chairperson of Fragile X society of India, Mrs Shalini Kedia.

1/29/2021
Today’s episode is for all those parents who want to know more about intellectual disability or have an affected child. Have you seen a child who doesn’t act his age? He/she might act childish, have odd mannerisms like flapping hands or he might be drooling, constantly pulling his mum’s dress, keeping his head in a particular position. In medical terms, this disorder is called “intellectual disability” previously known as “mental retardation” There are many causes of Intellectual...

Duration:00:34:01

Ep. #22 Modern parenting trends in the post-pandemic era and how to handle them. with Behavioural Expert dr. Marcie Beigel

1/15/2021
Today’s episode is for all those parents who are struggling with challenging behaviours in children due to the pandemic. We will be discussing all these challenges for parents and getting some tangible tips on how to parent better in these times. For this, we have with us a special guest all the way from new york, USA. She is the author of two best-selling books "Love Your Family Again and Love Your Classroom Again". For over 20 years she has worked with families and educators to help...

Duration:00:33:59

Ep. #21 How to help your child attain his maximum height up to his full genetic potential- with Pediatric Endocrinologist. Dr. Alok

1/9/2021
Today’s episode is for all those parents who are worried about their child’s growth and development. For this, we have with us a special guest who is a dear friend and a Pediatric endocrinologist. He has done a specialization in paediatrics followed by a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. He holds special expertise in the management of Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus. Apart from being an avid reader and a nature enthusiast he is great with kids. We have answered...

Duration:00:35:49