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This session was arranged by Sneh NGO. They work with underprivileged families. Prevention, early detection and treatment of mal-nutrition is a large part of their work.
About 120 parents participated in the session. 20 min of talk and 40min Q&A.
This session was arranged by Sneh NGO. They work with underprivileged families. Prevention, early detection and treatment of mal-nutrition is a large part of their work.
About 120 parents participated in the session. 20 min of talk and 40min Q&A.
https://twitter.com/docbhooshan/status/1446696057262407682
Our aim was to sensitize parents to mental health issues early on in child's life and give them practical, usable and scientifically sound tips. 
Background of participants - all in their 20s, some in early 30s. 1or 2 child families, single room residence. Electricity, water and toilet at a premium.
some parents leave their children alone at home and go to work. Neighbors keep an eye on such kids.
no playground.
some parents leave their children alone at home and go to work. Neighbors keep an eye on such kids.
no playground.
i spent few minutes on getting ALL kids immunized at local govt dispensary where ALL vaccines of national program are available for free.
Diarrhea, respiratory and brain infections impact brain growth and in turn mental health. So vaccines are important part of mental health.
Diarrhea, respiratory and brain infections impact brain growth and in turn mental health. So vaccines are important part of mental health.
All parents spend money on food for children. Homecooked, wholesome food is key. buying crispy and spicy junk is waste of money. Protein rich snacks are part of health as malnutrition directly affects intelligence and brain development. Good food equals better mental health.
Time is most important ingredient in parenting.
We discussed ways to spend available time in more meaningful way -
body massage with oil for infants, singing songs with them, including them in house work, talking and listening to them during work is important.
We discussed ways to spend available time in more meaningful way -
body massage with oil for infants, singing songs with them, including them in house work, talking and listening to them during work is important.
Some mothers also talked about doing exercise with kids as connecting time and healthy activity.
Strengthening parent-child bond is the best way to protect mental ill health.
Strengthening parent-child bond is the best way to protect mental ill health.
Reading stories together is a lovely activity.
Child sitting in parent's lap, book in front of them and parents running a finger along the word as they read and enact story has huge value in increasing reading skills, vocabulary and language skills.
Child sitting in parent's lap, book in front of them and parents running a finger along the word as they read and enact story has huge value in increasing reading skills, vocabulary and language skills.
many mothers agreed to learn English and math with kids as up-skilling activity.
Parents as role models was our theme. Kids watch them all the time and imitate them. This imitation is a compliment to parents' love and a responsibility.
Parents as role models was our theme. Kids watch them all the time and imitate them. This imitation is a compliment to parents' love and a responsibility.
Modulating our language, tone, relationships, problem solving behavior helps children learn emotional and social skills. a bulwark against mental illhealth.
In the end we came to the conclusion that mental health is important part of happiness and success. It is a skill that is best learnt in family. Parents can help kids and each other in many ways that do not need extra money.
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