A column by Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria

I'm Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria, and I created this space to explore the everyday dilemmas of living as Hindu Americans — the questions that come up between generations, between cultures, and within ourselves. Whether it's navigating family expectations, honoring tradition while building your own path, or just making sense of a hard week, I want this to be a place where those questions feel welcome, not weird.

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My kid is longing for community in a way that I don’t think I can give her. Advice?
Parenting
My kid is longing for community in a way that I don’t think I can give her. Advice?
Parenting

Many of us experience longing for our children to have experiences that we can’t quite recreate for them.

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Parenting
“My kid’s being bullied. What do I do?”
Parenting
“My kid’s being bullied. What do I do?”
Parenting

Bullying is a common experience for many youth, but thoughtful parenting can be really important to empowering our children.

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Parenting
“My partner wants me to convert. Is it really a big deal?.”
Relationships
“My partner wants me to convert. Is it really a big deal?.”
Relationships
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Relationships
“What Do You Do With Relatives Who Won't Stop?”
Family
“What Do You Do With Relatives Who Won't Stop?”
Family

Figuring out how to address the provocations of family in a way that protects self worth and values harmony can be challenging

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Family
“How do I balance being Hindu parent & an American one?”
Family
“How do I balance being Hindu parent & an American one?”
Family

How do we approach parenting decisions from a Hindu lens?

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Family

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