Niraamayaa

Niraamayaa Dear friends,
My name is Nirupama Rao. I am a Psychologist with 23 years of experience in the fields of Child Development, Parenting and Education.

Niraamayaa believes that "Our children are not our children, but are the children of life's longing for itself" Its a parent consultancy where we help and guide parents in understanding their children better, to be their advocates and their facilitators. I have worked in various school and hospital settings in Surat, Bangalore and Mumbai. I have run a centre for children with various special needs

based on the Waldorf philosophy called Niraamayaa for four years. I am deeply inspired by the philosophy of Dr Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education. This experience of over two decades has taught me the importance of working with and empowering parents. Parents do what they do to the best of their awareness. When parents are educated and made aware of their children’s needs and the best practices, they evolve into better parents. I am a published author of two books:
• Parenting-The Art and Science of Nurturing
(Co-authored with Dr. Shekhar Seshadri, NIMHANS)
• The Autism Story (my own spiritual perspective on the purpose of Autism)
You can follow my blog posts at www.niraamayaa.wordpress.com
I have also co-anchored and co-scripted a sixteen episode radio show on Parenting along with Dr Shekhar Seshadri on Worldspace Satellite Radio
Currently I am running a consultancy where I conduct counseling and guidance sessions for parents of young children (0-8years) where early intervention is of utmost importance. I can provide help in the following areas:
• Managing issues of attention and concentration
• Behavior and emotional issues
• Hyperactivity
• Sensory issues
• Autism Spectrum
• General Parenting help and guidance
• Long term support and hand holding
I also conduct workshops on Parenting and Child Development in schools and other venues. Those who wish to avail the above services can contact me at the following:
Mobile: 9987653780
Email: [email protected]
Consultation by Appointment only. Weekdays 9am o 3pm.

25/08/2026

This reel is an excerpt from Dr Reena Singh's interview of me, a few years back. This interview (1:45:48 minutes long) has been a precious resource for many parents who told me that they took a plunge into the world of anthroposophy and Waldorf education after watching it. So eternally grateful to Dr Reena Singh at Reena Singh |
Occupational therapist for guiding so many parents through her work.
You can watch the whole interview and many more on her channel Reena Singh |
Occupational therapist on YouTube.



15/08/2026

Democratic (or authoritative - wonder why it's called that though) is the kind of parenting that is respectful, warm, loving and balanced and gives children the freedom of speech but at the same time giving the children boundaries that keep them safe and secure.
What kind of parents did you have? And what do you believe is your style? And why?
Do share in the comments.
Happy Parenting and a happy independence day!



01/08/2026

The less we think, the more relaxed our muscles are. Let's take a thought break each day and calm down our nervous system. Let's use our limbs more and reduce screen time. At least for some time everyday.
Healthy, well regulated children need healthy, well regulated parents.
At Niraamayaa, our focus is as much on the caregivers as it is on children.
Take care!


29/07/2026

Dear parents, the times have changed. Let's normalize mental health conversations. Let's normalize seeking help even if it feels trivial to you. For your child it may not be trivial. I know so many teenagers who can't go for therapy because their parents don't believe in it. They feel that the children are overreacting... Until it's too late...

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24/07/2026

And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children.
     And he said:
     Your children are not your children.
     They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
     They come through you but not from you,
     And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

     You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
     For they have their own thoughts.
     You may house their bodies but not their souls,
     For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
     You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
     For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
     You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
     The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
     Let your bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness;
     For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.

Khalil Gibran




22/07/2026

I have made many mistakes as a parent, which I regret. But at that time, I thought I was doing the right thing!
I still make mistakes in spite of being an aware parent as I still carry some old patterns set in my nervous system that I'm unconscious of.
Our children help us evolve by holding a mirror to us.
Let's forgive ourselves, our parents, our past, and make the best of today and tomorrow.
Happy Parenting!



I really love this creative. Gives parents twelve gestures in the care of babies, toddlers and young children. Take a pr...
11/07/2026

I really love this creative. Gives parents twelve gestures in the care of babies, toddlers and young children. Take a printout, make a poster and dwell on each point and take it in...
This is based on Rolf Heine's twelve gestures of Nursing.
Sources in the comments.


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