PARENTS WORKSHOP | TOPIC: CONSCIOUS PARENTING

St. John's School, GNW, in collaboration with Anon Global Foundation, organized a workshop on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for parents on the topic "Conscious Parenting." The spokesperson was Dr. Arti Girdhar, Founder & President of ANON Global Foundation. This workshop was divided into three sessions: the first session for parents of class III students, the second for parents of class IV students, and the third for parents of class V students.

The workshop emphasized the integral role of parents in the collaborative development of children and the importance of understanding healthy parenting. The sessions were interactive, with parents demonstrating enthusiastic involvement.

Key points discussed included:

Self-Appreciation: Recognizing and appreciating their own uniqueness and blessings.

Individualized Parenting: Understanding that each child is unique with individual talents and avoiding comparisons. Tailoring parenting approaches to fit each child's unique needs.

Embracing Learning: Adopting the mindset of "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn," and teaching children that failure is a learning opportunity.

To make the sessions more interactive, parents engaged in activities related to the Ramayana to impart moral lessons and cultural values. They also participated in activities to understand how hormones like cortisol and oxytocin influence behavior and physical changes.

Parents were advised to be less complaining and more grateful for the resources they have, making the best of what is available. They were encouraged to avoid making children overly dependent by being too conscious and to always motivate and appreciate others.

The workshop was a great success, as parents found the content relatable to their own conflicts and uncertainties.