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Author Ruchira Darda

Ruchira Darda

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Ruchira Darda is a certified parenting coach (ACC), NLP Practitioner, author, and the founder of parentwithpurpose.in. She works with families across India through her initiatives WOW, MahaMarathon, and The Yellow Door.


Screen Detox Plan for Teenagers (12–18 Years)

Let's start with the truth: you cannot detox a teenager the way you detox a toddler. You cannot simply remove the phone, offer a toy instead, and call it done. A teenager's relationship with their screen is woven into their social life, their identity, their sense of belonging, and their daily mood. Take it away abruptly and you don't get a calmer child - you get a hostile one, and a damaged relationship.

The Hidden Effects of Screen Time on Your Child's Mental Health

Your child hasn't said anything wrong. Hasn't misbehaved. Hasn't failed a test. But something feels... off. They seem distant. A little irritable. They don't want to go out and play like they used to. They snap at small things. They look sad sometimes, and when you ask what's wrong, they say "nothing" -and go back to their phone.

Screen Detox Plan for Babies & Toddlers (0–2 Years)

She was eight months old. And every time she cried during a feed, her mother handed her the phone.It worked instantly. She would go quiet, eyes fixed on the screen, mouth open. Five minutes of peace for an exhausted new mother.

How Screen Time Is Affecting Your Child's Brain

You're sitting at the dinner table. Your child is physically present — but mentally? Somewhere...

Ask Ruchira: How Can I Make My Child’s Summer Truly Meaningful?

Holidays are here… but how do I make them count?” This is one of the most common questions I hear from both parents and children. We spend the entire year waiting for a break. And when it finally arrives, we often swing between two extremes—either overplanning every day or letting the days drift by with screens and boredom.

Gut Health Explained: Hormones, Digestion & Healing | Payal Kothari

An insightful conversation with Payal Kothari on the importance of gut health and its connection...

Big Changes, Big Questions: Parenting Through Puberty | Anju Kish

A thoughtful conversation with Anju Kish on navigating the challenges of parenting during puberty. This...

I Was Just Funny in My Head… Then Life Said LOL 😂 | Ruchira Darda x Amruta Bendre

A fun and relatable chat with Ruchira Darda and Amruta Bendre about those moments that...

Big Changes, Big Questions: Parenting Through Puberty

Puberty is a phase every child goes through, but for many parents it can raise a lot of questions. When should you start talking about it? How much should you explain? And how do you make sure your child feels comfortable opening up to you?

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