Janmashtami parenting: 7 simple ways to introduce children to Krishna’s stories, values, and wisdom
For children, festivals are often remembered through colours, food, music, costumes, and family traditions long before they understand their deeper meaning. Janmashtami can therefore be a beautiful opportunity for parents to introduce children to Lord Krishna, not through long explanations or forced lessons, but through stories, play, and everyday experiences. Krishna’s childhood stories are filled with friendship, curiosity, mischief, courage, and compassion, giving parents many natural ways to make these ideas relatable. Storytelling and play are also recognised as meaningful ways for children to learn, explore, and connect with culture. UNICEF India, for instance, encourages parents to read, talk, tell stories, and play with children as part of their development.
