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Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Know that children's minds develop rapidly when they are interacted with, touched and cuddled, and stimulated.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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Parents and caregivers can help children to grow, develop and learn by interacting with them frequently.
Your child needs a lot of care and affection especially in the first 3 years of life. You should hold, cuddle, and interact with your child as often as possible.
Maternal -- child interaction during feeding is crucial to promote the optimal feeding behaviours.
Father's role in caring for the child, providing love, affection, and stimulation is important. Families together can ensure good quality child care, good nutrition and health care as well as provide an environment that is safe, secure and violence free; this is essential for the child's development.
Girls and boys need the same amount of attention, affection, feeding and care.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do children need interaction at a very young age? If they are properly fed and clothed - that should be enough.
Key Response: This is not true. Children learn from the moment of birth. They grow and learn fastest when they receive attention, affection and stimulation, in addition to good nutrition and proper health care. Feeding and clothing them is not enough. Many mothers and families feel that the child's needs in the first few years of life are physical only. They do not understand the importance of care for infants and young children in their overall growth and development. We must interact with children.
Children play all the time. It doesn't seem like they are learning anything.
Key Response: This is not true. Children often play by exploring their environment and interacting with other children. This helps to develop their knowledge, experience, curiosity and builds their confidence as well.
Mothers often leave their babies and go outside the home for long periods of time.
Key Response: Babies and young children should not be left alone for long periods of time as this affects their physical and mental development. Leaving them for an hour or so with family members is all right but you should take them with you when leaving for extended periods of time. The more time your child spends with you, the more loved and secure they will feel.
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