Is Ayurveda still relevant for how we raise our kids today?
Ayurveda practitioner and author Dr. Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya believes the world isn’t ahead of Ayurveda, it’s catching up.
In this episode of The Parenting Pause, Naina Sharma sits with Nidhi to unpack what Ayurvedic parenting actually looks like in modern life. No herbs-and-incense stereotypes, just practical, everyday approaches to your child’s nutrition, digestion, sleep, immunity and stress
They get into some of the most common questions parents have: Can cold foods affect digestion? Is honey with hot water actually good for kids? Are we overusing hand sanitiser? Does a warm shower before breakfast really make a difference? And are the things we’ve been told about kids’ immunity including the classic orange juice advice, actually true?
Nidhi also shares how parents can create a calming bedtime routine for children, especially when anxiety or overstimulation makes it difficult for them to wind down.
Whether you’re curious about Ayurveda, looking for natural and holistic approaches to child wellness, or simply trying to make everyday parenting a little less overwhelming, this conversation offers plenty to think about.
In this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:36 - What Is Ayurveda?
00:04:23 - Where To Start As A Parent?
00:09:29 - Cold Food Is Refrigerating Your Child's Gut
00:12:35 - Cooking Oils & Good Fats
00:18:10 - Spices, Herbs & Immunity
00:20:37 - How Kids Build Immunity
00:28:06 - The Ideal Day For Your Child.
00:33:28 - Water & Hydration For Kids
00:35:09 - Biggest Immunity Mistakes
00:39:08 - Honey, Paracetamol & Quick Fixes
00:41:27 - Allergies & The Environment
00:47:00 - Sleep Rituals That Actually Work
00:52:30 - Stress & Anxiety In Kids
01:02:23 - Ayurvedic Herbs & Heavy Metals
01:07:29 - Ayurveda vs. Allopathy
01:13:21 - Ayurvedic Swap Challenge
About The Parenting Pause
The Parenting Pause is a podcast for parents figuring it out in real time — honest conversations on child wellness, nutrition, discipline, screen time, mental wellbeing and everything in between.
About the host
Born and raised in Mumbai, Naina studied management and finance at the Wharton School before joining the World Bank. She seeks meaning and impact in everything she does and is a big flag-bearer of kindness. In her book, the world is always a little better with chai, family and travel.
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