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4 Aug 2026

Social Media Comparison and Teen Girls: Protecting Self-Esteem in the Age of Reels

A few years ago, internal research conducted by Instagram’s own parent company found something the platform never advertised: roughly a third of teenage girls said that on days they already felt bad about their bodies, scrolling Instagram made that feeling worse, not better. The company knew this. The girls scrolling didn’t. I share this statistic […]

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Teen Parenting & Mental Health

17 Nov 2025

Is Hitting a Child Ever Okay? The Psychology Behind Discipline, Fear, and Mindful Parenting in India

It’s a phrase many Indian parents have grown up hearing — and believing.But what if this mindset is silently shaping a generation of anxious, fearful children? In this eye-opening episode of the Parenting Podcast by Saar Holistic Wellness, psychologist Reena Chopra sits with Mubarak Mansoor, a renowned clinical psychologist, to decode the psychology behind physical […]
How to Balance Screen Time and Study Pressure for Kids

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

10 Nov 2025

How to Balance Screen Time and Study Pressure for Kids — Expert Tips from Dr. Mitalee Kar & Reena Chopra

It’s 2025 — and our children are growing up in a digital world that’s more stimulating than ever before.From online classes and video tutorials to gaming and social media, screens have quietly woven themselves into every part of a child’s life. While technology offers endless learning opportunities, it also brings new challenges: shorter attention spans, […]
Long Distance Parenting Reality

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

27 Oct 2025

Long-Distance Parenting: Why Choosing Yourself Makes You a Better Mother

Breaking the “Perfect Mother” Myth “Kaisi maa hai?” — a question soaked in judgment.When Moushami Kapadia, a biker mom and artist, chose mental health over martyrdom, society had opinions.But she had one mission: to be a calmer, more connected mother, even if it meant taking the road less traveled. In a moving conversation with Psychologist […]
Father emotionally bonding with child

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

16 Oct 2025

The Surprising Power of Fatherhood. What Every Parent Needs to Know About Emotional Connection

Fatherhood: The Silent Anchor of Emotional Development When we talk about parenting, we often center the mother–child relationship.But new research — and heartfelt conversations like this one — prove that fatherhood is just as emotionally formative. In this episode, Krysten Taprell, psychologist and author of The Therapist Parent, joins Reena Chopra to explore the hidden […]
Teen bullying awareness in India

Teen Parenting & Mental Health

16 Oct 2025

India’s Teen Bullying Crisis. How Parents Can Build Emotional Safety at Home

The Hidden Epidemic in Indian Schools Bullying in India isn’t always physical — it’s often emotional and digital.From online trolling to classroom isolation, thousands of teens silently battle fear, anxiety, and shame daily. According to the NCRB, over 30% of reported school-related mental distress stems from bullying. Yet, the numbers only scratch the surface — […]
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