Ishita Dutta shares her approach to toddler meltdowns

Tantrums are running the house, and the survival strategy is less Pinterest perfect and more stay sane while the tiny human spirals.

Parenting Vayu through meltdowns

• Ishita Dutta opened up online about son Vayu’s mood swings.
• At two and a half, Vayu insists on doing tasks solo.
• Frustration hits when shoes or meals outpace his skills.
• Dutta says once the storm starts, she waits it out calmly.

Balanced approach over constant softness

• Ishita Dutta admits she has tried yelling and sugarcoating alike.
• Instead of forcing help, she offers controlled choices.
• Repetition is her game, even when progress feels invisible.
• Some days she nails it, other days she cracks, and she owns that.

Family life and film updates

• Ishita Dutta married Vatsal Sheth in 2017.
• The couple welcomed Vayu in 2023 and a daughter in 2025.
• Delhi De Pyaar De 2 featured her alongside Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan.
• Drishyam franchise is lining her up for its third chapter.