Priyanka Raina Opens Up on Embracing Motherhood for Second Time, Suresh Raina Being Hands-on Dad, New Baby-care Line

This brand is the first of its kind in India. Hence, any such platform helps us spread awareness and build relationships for the brand. It helps me tell my story and share the work, insights, and emotions behind creating this labour of love. This journey had two facets to it, a mother who is satisfied with the products and would use it on her own children and an entrepreneur who has been working relentlessly to make sure the brand reaches out to every household. Both the facets are equally important and have their own shares of experiences to share.

Q. You have a six-month-old son. Even with an “easy” baby, the newborn phase is hard. How is that going?

For sure with the second child, you are much more experienced and relaxed. With Rio it has been much more smooth compared to Gracia. Gracia was the firstborn and while you have your first baby there are just so many unknowns in the journey of motherhood and additionally, you tend to have so many dilemmas as well. With the second one you know, you have been there and done that. One thing I have realised with my second baby is the more relaxed you are, the easier the whole process is. When you’re happy, your baby is happiest.

Q. Parenting can be exhausting at times and both Suresh and you have so many different jobs. What do you do that’s just for you?

There are no set roles for us but yes Suresh travels much more so there is nothing which I don’t do or depend on him for and vice versa.

We always back each other up to be there for the kids. One thing which I always keep for myself though is reading out to Gracia before going to bed and putting her to sleep. That is really a mumma-baby time we thoroughly cherish.

Q. Is Suresh a hands-on father?

He absolutely is! He is much more fun too. Mumma is usually the bad cop (smiles). I have all the boring things on my plate like homework and online classes. He makes sure to inculcate some really good habits in the kids like working out, sports and healthy eating, etc.

Q. Where do you go when you both have a parenting challenge?

To each other! We may not always agree on things but communication is the key and when comes to parenting your child it’s really just the two of you who know what’s best for your kids.

Q. How do Suresh and you spend family time with your kids? What might we find you doing on a random Saturday afternoon?

Most likely working out in the park or swimming. We love it and kids love it too. We try concluding it with a picnic with our favourite foods and board games.

Q. What’s the very best part about being parents for both of you?

Knowing more about ourselves and learning new skills each day. We have learnt to be much more patient, setting the right priorities, and thinking of the other one first. These things are very important for us to learn and implement before we can teach it to our children. Setting the right examples is what kids learn from.

Q. Now that Suresh has announced his retirement from international cricket, how are you looking forward to spending this time with him?

Irrespective of retirement, we will continue to focus on raising our children into beautiful human beings and doing things that matter to us as a family.