Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s Expert Insights on Co-Parenting Published in DNA India

We are proud to share that Dr. Sangeeta Gupta, Founder and Lead Psychologist at Talk n Share, has contributed expert insights to DNA India in an article titled “Why Co-Parenting is Becoming the New Normal in India.”

The feature explores an important shift in modern Indian families. It also covers the growing acceptance of structured, emotionally responsible co-parenting after separation.

At Talk n Share, counselling is not limited to crisis intervention. It is equally about awareness, emotional education, and guiding families through transitions with clarity and stability. Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s contribution to DNA India reflects this deeper mission. 

We are focused on helping parents understand that while adult relationships may end, parenting continues. Parents must recognise that children deserve emotional safety throughout. Family counselling can help separated couples build strategic ways to avoid conflicts and contribute most towards their children.

Co-Parenting: a growing mindset in India

In the article, Dr. Sangeeta Gupta highlights a powerful reality. Children are often affected more by unresolved parental conflict than by separation itself. Moreover, children tend to absorb the tension that comes from resentment and emotional rigidity after divorce. Over time, this leads to insecurity. Children often exhibit behavioural challenges or suffer from difficulty in expressing emotions.

The right co-parenting methods can significantly reduce this emotional burden. Despite living separately, both parents must remain actively involved in their child’s life. This includes shared:

• Decision-making
• Consistent routines
• Respectful communication
• Prioritising the child’s needs
• Navigating personal differences during conversations

Dr. Sangeeta Gupta explains that effective co-parenting is about separating marital conflict from parenting responsibility. When parents move from emotional reactivity to structured collaboration, children experience stability instead of confusion.

The emotional sensitivity of children

A key message in the DNA India article is the emotional vulnerability of young minds. Children and adolescents lack maturity. They often fail to process intense criticism, shame, or prolonged parental disputes in healthy ways. Even a minor disagreement between parents can feel overwhelming and distressing to a child.

Dr. Sangeeta Gupta emphasises cultivating discipline and structure for building emotional safety. Respectful, child-focused communication between co-parents creates a healthy environment. So, children feel secure while expressing concerns without fear of judgment or divided loyalty.

Building a healthier co-parenting framework

The article outlines practical principles that support effective co-parenting:

• Creating a clear and realistic parenting roadmap
• Maintaining respectful, child-centred communication
• Avoiding criticism of the other parent in front of the child
• Encouraging a healthy bond with both parents
• Seeking professional guidance when needed

Family relationship counselling can help parents move past resentment. So, they can clarify expectations and build predictable routines for navigating change.

Our commitment at Talk n Share

At Talk n Share, we are honoured to witness Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s contribution to national conversations around family wellbeing. Her insights published in DNA India reinforce a message we deeply stand by: 

“Separation does not have to translate into emotional instability for children.”

Empathy, good structure, and professional guidance help families transition with dignity and mutual respect. Because at the heart of co-parenting lies one simple truth – it is always about the child’s present and future.

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