52. The Power of Early Brain Development ft. Pranay Dattani, Tickle Right
With 90% of a child's brain formed by age five, this episode dives deep into how parents can foster an environment that enhances cognitive growth through right-brain stimulation.
In this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Sanchita Daswani talks with edupreneur Pranay Dattani, founder of Tickle Right, about the critical importance of early brain development in children.
Pranay shares actionable insights on creating dynamic experiences for young children, emphasizing holistic learning that nurtures resilience and creativity.
Parents, this is your chance to unlock the secrets of effective parenting during those formative years.
Discover how to support your child's emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills, ensuring they thrive in the future!
This episode is sponsored by Tickle Right.
📌 Episode Chapters
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02:28 Intro and founding of Tickle Right
06:46 What does holistic brain development mean?
08:11 Difference between right and left brain?
11:56 How toys build your child’s brain?
13:29 Newborn activities to nurture the brain
16:35 Why is brain development so important in first few years?
17:52 How important are schools for brain development?
24:48 How can we help as parents to promote creativity outside of school?
28:12 Long term benefits of supporting brain development in early years?
30:31 How can working parents help their kids thrive?
33:46 How to teach kids to build resilience?
40:28 Tickle right: Purpose and how they support kids
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Welcome to the "Modern Indian Parent," the podcast that challenges outdated practices and embraces modern parenting in Indian families. Join Sanchita, a pediatric nutrition consultant, and Rinie, a pediatric sleep consultant and newborn specialist, as they cut through the noise and help you confidently own your parenting choices, even when dadi, nani, and the next-door aunty don’t agree. Each week, enjoy real-life stories and expert advice on sleep, nutrition, health, relationships, and more. Grab a cup of chai (or a glass of wine) and join the conversation!
- No. of episodes: 52
- Latest episode: 2025-06-20
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