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August 8, 2025 58 mins

Is your child ready for school… or is the school ready for your child? 🎒

In this eye-opening episode, we break down one of the most important decisions every parent faces, choosing the right preschool and school. It’s not just about ABCs and 123s. From your toddler’s emotional readiness to the school’s teaching philosophy, we’re talking about everything that truly matters in those early years. And carrying it forward to main school and boards!


Chapters:

00:00 – Preview

00:48 – Meet Vidya

1:25 – Vidya’s Journey: Life before Motherhood

4:33 – Early Education Today – Key Factors Parents Should Consider

8:38 – Is Preschool Alone Enough?

11:36 – Possible Drawbacks of waiting till 5 for schools

15:02 – Exploring: Montessori, Open Schooling, Homeschooling & More

21:28 – Homeschooling vs. Unschooling

26:15 – How to Choose the Right Preschool

32:03 – Understanding CBSE, ICSCE, and IB Curriculums

36:24 – Addressing Fear in Preschoolers

38:42 – Common Mistakes Modern Parents Make

48:28 – Rapid Fire: Myths vs. Truths

50:07 – “Before I Was a Mom” – Personal Reflections

54:37 – A Future Message to Vidya’s Son

56:33 – Closing with the 2-Minute Mom Pause

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