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October 3, 2025 80 mins


The first 6 years of a child’s life can shape their entire future, but are we parenting with that awareness?
In this powerful episode, parenting expert Ankita B Chandak (Montessori Coach, Parent Coach, NLP Coach, Emotional Intelligence Expert, and mom) breaks down everything parents need to know about early childhood development, from how conversations shape a child’s belief system to why tantrums happen, what schools really contribute, and how we can support brain growth at home.
Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or navigating the toddler years, this conversation is your ultimate guide to conscious, science-backed, and deeply connected parenting. 


Chapters:

00:00 – Preview of what’s coming

00:45 – Meet Ankita B Chandak and her parenting journey

01:41 – How motherhood changed Ankita’s perspective

06:20 – Why parenting is the talk of the town

09:54 – The power of the first six years

13:51 – How conversations shape a child’s belief system

18:31 – Birth to 3 years: what’s really happening

32:36 – Is love alone enough for a child?

33:15 – Why age 6/7 is a major milestone

38:59 – Key developmental areas between 3–6 years

46:59 – What tantrums mean and when they start

55:38 – Joint families and parent-child connection

58:12 – The school’s role in child development

01:01:50 – Simple brain-boosting activities at home

01:07:26 – Common parenting myths busted

01:11:26 – If you feel you’re “too late” as a parent

01:16:47 – Final thoughts and a two-minute pause


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