A mother’s love for her child—and a grandmother’s love for her grandchild!
The Trapeang Prasat Area Program 1 of FH Cambodia has been implementing the Smart Start! program with groups of caregivers on a weekly basis to increase awareness of early childhood care for children aged 0–5.
Ms. Hout Thet, a member of the caregiver group and a mother of a young child, has participated in this program twice. She shared:
“The Smart Start! program is very important to me as a mother. Since joining the program, I have gained a better understanding of:
The process of early childhood development and growth
Factors that influence child development
The developmental needs of young children
How to play and engage with young children
How to observe children’s signals or needs and respond positively
I am committed to attending the program regularly to improve my knowledge of proper child-rearing practices. This will help ensure good health, intelligence, and appropriate complementary nutrition for my child.”