Are you constantly wondering when to start swimming, dance, music, or the dozens of “brain development” classes everyone keeps talking about?
Or do you feel guilty that your child might be “missing out” while other kids are already doing five activities a week?
In this honest episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, paediatric sleep consultant Rinie Gupta and child nutritionist Sanchita Daswani – two regular Indian moms – spill everything they got right and everything they regret about extracurricular classes for their own children. They reveal the real ages when different activities actually start helping instead of just adding pressure, why unstructured outdoor play still beats any paid class for long-term brain growth, and exactly how many classes per week is healthy before it turns into burnout.
From baby sensory sessions to school-age sports and classical arts, they share simple rules that work from 6 months all the way to 10 years. If you’re tired of the endless WhatsApp forwards about “best classes in India” and just want permission to relax and enjoy parenting without guilt, this episode is made for you. Perfect for every Indian mom who loves her child too much to stop worrying.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 What is the right time to start classes?
10:02 Why free play is still the #1 brain builder (at any age)
13:15 Why your child’s temperament determines when and which classes to do
18:15 The benefits of not overscheduling
21:00 How do we choose and stick to classes for kids
24:40 Pros and cons of online classes
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