NEW DELHI
Seetha Anand Vaidyam, an Early Childhood Specialist and Remedial Therapist with expertise in holistic wellness, draws from her traditional upbringing in a family that adhered to authentic Ayurveda practices for maternal and infant care. Her extensive global travels to over 30 countries, attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions in Early Childhood Education and pediatric medicine, inform her unique perspective.
Seetha emphasizes the critical role of the early years, from 0 to 7, in shaping a child’s future. In her book, the “Parenting Manual,” she aims to provide a comprehensive reference for new parents, facilitating a smoother parenting journey while nurturing their child’s development. Seetha underscores the importance of maintaining traditional practices and rhythms, which have been overshadowed by modern gadgets and sensory overload.
The “Parenting Manual” covers age-appropriate milestones and early childhood education aligned with a child’s developmental stages.
Each chapter includes checklists, traditional songs, and rhymes to aid in achieving these milestones. Furthermore, the book explores non-invasive therapies, many of which are unfamiliar even to medical professionals.
Expert insights from prominent figures such as toy maker Arvind Gupta, storyteller Susan Perrow, osteopath Dr. Steven Sanet, and Lalage Craig, founder of the Association of Learning Difficulties in Australia, are featured in the book.
Incorporating milestones, home remedies, recipes, alternative therapies, rhymes, songs, and hand activity suggestions, the “Parenting Manual” serves as an essential resource for conscientious parenting and holistic early childhood education, promoting a balanced and nurturing environment for young children.