November 16, 2025
When Parents Change, Children Grow: A Journey of Awareness and Action
Parents’ Workshop at Khokana CBCD Office
7th November 2025
The third Parents’ Workshop was successfully held at the Khokana CBCD office on 7th November 2025. The main objective of the session was to strengthen the foundation for children’s development and help parents better understand their vital roles in this process.
The program began with a warm welcome from Yogita Joshi, Project Manager, followed by a facilitation session led by Sangeeta Shrestha. The workshop started with a review of the previous session’s outcomes and a discussion on the positive behavioral changes observed in both parents and children since then.
Many parents shared their personal experiences. One mother expressed that earlier, she was quite disorganized, often leaving things scattered around. Her child had picked up the same habit. However, after she started organizing her belongings, her child also began to follow her example. Similarly, some mothers mentioned that they now avoid using mobile phones in front of their children, which has resulted in their children showing less interest in mobile phones.
The next part of the session focused on healthy eating habits. The discussion began with a simple question: “Why do we eat food?” Together, parents explored how food can be both a healer and a killer, depending on our awareness of what and how we eat. The facilitator explained that food is medicine—especially for children—and that a balanced diet is essential for growth and well-being.
Parents learned about the three categories of food that should be included in daily meals:
It was also explained that while protein is essential, only 8% needs to come from food since the body produces 12% on its own. Therefore, it is not necessary to consume all protein sources—like beans, meat, fish, and mushrooms—on the same day. Instead, parents were encouraged to include seasonal vegetables and fruits daily for a balanced diet.
If children refuse to eat vegetables, parents are advised to motivate them by explaining how vegetables help build a healthy body. At the same time, parents were reminded to avoid junk food and set an example for their children.
By the end of the session, all mothers enthusiastically agreed to prepare weekly menus together with their children, ensuring that all types of foods are included. The session ended on a joyful and reflective note, with parents committing to practice what they learned at home.
A follow-up will be conducted soon to see how parents and children are applying these new habits in their daily lives.