An Unusual Parenting Routine
Chinese entrepreneur and etiquette expert Sarah Jane Ho has attracted attention online after sharing an unusual part of her four-month-old son’s morning routine. She said playing the Hanuman Chalisa helps calm her baby when he becomes fussy.
She Says Baby Calms Quickly
According to Ho, the devotional prayer can have an almost immediate soothing effect on her son. She said she discovered the Hanuman Chalisa through Indian friends she met at Burning Man and has since started playing it on a loop in the mornings.
More Than Just Music
Ho also shared other details about her approach to parenting. She said she responds quickly when her baby cries rather than following a “cry it out” method. She also includes Brahms’ lullaby in his routine and has been experimenting with different experiences for her baby.
Social Media Takes Notice
The mention of the Hanuman Chalisa drew considerable attention from Indian social media users. Several commenters appreciated the cultural connection, while others shared their own experiences of using devotional music or prayers as part of family routines.
A Personal Experience, Not Medical Advice
Ho presented these practices as her personal parenting experiences rather than universal recommendations. Some of the other ideas she mentioned, including claims about allergy prevention and “grounding,” were acknowledged by her as not necessarily backed by established scientific evidence.