Diamonites Community Organisation to hold parenting session on July 12th

All persons residing in Diamond Village and surrounding areas are invited to attend a parenting session on Tuesday, July 12, on ‘Communication and Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem’.{{more}}

The event is slated to take place at Aunty B’s Pre-School.

The Diamonites Community Organisation along with the Diamond Government School, parents, and community members launched a series of monthly parenting sessions on Tuesday, June 7.

Members of the community gathered at Aunty B’s Preschool to hear a presentation on Parent’s Mental Health by Dr. Amrie Morris-Patterson.

Morris-Patterson provided her outlook on mental health as a doctor, a parent and trained psychiatrist at the Mental Health Centre.

She spoke about the stress that parents face and the negative and long-term effects that such challenges can have on the body and emotional state.

Citing a US study from Florida State University and Vanderbilt University, Morris stated that parents lead a more stressful life than persons who choose not to have any children.

She urged parents to find time for themselves and to eat healthy foods and exercise on a regular basis.

She recommended taking a little time after children go to bed to read a book, take a bath, or do some simple stretches.

Morris closed by explaining that remaining mentally healthy as a parent requires a balance between spending time and listening to their children, completing their chores and tasks, and taking time for themselves.

The July 12 event is the second session of the series.