This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting By Riri G. Trivedi And Anagha Nagpal

Penguin Random House is proud to announce the release of This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting by renowned psychotherapist Riri G. Trivedi and parent educator Anagha Nagpal. This groundbreaking book offers a culturally nuanced approach to parenting, providing Indian parents with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of modern child-rearing.

This book fills a gap in the market by providing a ‘parenting compass’ that reflects an Indian worldview, addressing unique concerns that might seem alien to the Western world.
Addressing the unique challenges faced by Gen Z, this book delves into crucial topics like social media, phone usage, and teen relationships, the book is rich with research-backed insights on parenting styles, personal anecdotes, practical checklists, and bilingual online resources.
Explores childhood trauma in the Indian context, this book also delves into how parents’ own trauma impacts their parenting styles. With groundbreaking insights and practical guidance, it’s an essential resource for Indian parents seeking to understand and improve their parenting approach.

Riri Trivedi is one of the top parenting influencers in India today, with over 1 million followers on Instagram.

Book Description:

Parenting is a journey of self-discovery as much as it is about raising children. In this book, psychotherapist Riri G. Trivedi and parent coach Anagha Nagpal draw on years of expertise in psychotherapy and positive parenting to provide valuable insights and much-needed support for Indian parents across the globe to balance cultural nuances with modern challenges like screen time, social media, teen relationships, and joint family dynamics.

Rich with global research and real-life stories, this book offers a framework for positive parenting in the Indian cultural context and presents timely, age-appropriate strategies to handle every stage of your child’s life—from toddlerhood to teenage.
Learn how to heal from your childhood trauma and break free from negative patterns through self-reflection exercises. Discover self-regulation techniques to respond calmly to stress, setting a positive example for your children. Pave a healthier way for your child to develop a positive mindset and emotional resilience to handle the ups and downs of growing up.

About Authors

Riri G Trivedi is a certified parenting coach, psychotherapist and trainer whose dedication to positive parenting extends beyond working with individual clients.

Anagha Nagpal is a certified parent educator specializing in positive parenting techniques and a regression therapist skilled in helping clients overcome childhood trauma and limiting beliefs, phobias, and relationship issues.

The official release for the book is in June 2025.