The Dreaming Drivers
location
Dehradun
classification
Semi-urban
children
Arav (6 yrs) & Aksh (3 yrs)
caregivers
Kuwar Shingh, Grandfather; Pushpa Devi, Grandmother; Sonia, Mother; Vikram, Father

Meet the family, where all members have shared responsibilities when it comes to caregiving! From grandma, grandpa to the mother & the father, everyone plays a unique role when it comes to ensuring the children’s meal, hygiene, play and learning. They have been living in this one bedroom rented flat for over 3 years. Their house is on the ground floor with a narrow corridor on the side leading to the shop that Vikram manages. The corridor is the space where the children play with their friends! The house is well organized with dedicated space to keep everyone’s belonging.! And a  large thick banner is kept as a carpet in the room, to protect the children from getting hurt while playing!

Responsive Caregiving Moments

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Tying Shoe laces With Maa

Aarav was ready to go out to play with his friends in the neighborhood as usual. Just one task remained: putting on his shoes.

Ball, Water, and Grandma's Wisdom

While playing the game, Aarav’s ball would keep falling in the nearby gutter.

Hunger Taken Care of by Papa

Aksh and Papa went inside the kitchen to take care of his growing hunger.

Our Mealtime Together

The family always sat together to have a meal without leaving anyone behind.

Playing Car with Grandma

Grandmother and her grandkids pretend to ride and play with a car every evening.

Grandma's Dancing Stars

A single speaker on the wall gifted by the kids’ bua (aunt) gets switched on from time to time.

Playtime with Papa

As usual, Aarav and Aksh were ready to play with papa as soon as he entered the house.

Cycle Ride with Grandpa

It was time for their daily ride to school with their grandfather, which was never without a detour!

Doodling with Maa

Sonia said “wah '' (very good) to Arav’s red fish with blue eyes while she looked over at Aksh, to see him draw a sun with equal excitement as his brother !

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