Observation Report: Parents Emotional Workshop for Grades 1–4 Facilitator: Ms. Prutha Lunvara Observed by: Mihika Shah Date: 26/07/2025 A parent emotional workshop for Grades 1 to 4 was conducted by Ms. Prutha Lunvara on 26th July,2025 focusing on age-appropriate developmental understanding and parenting strategies. The session was divided into two parts: one for Grades 1–2 and the other for Grades 3–4, and was aimed at helping parents support their child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth. For Grades 1–2, Ms. Lunvara explained that children begin to show signs of more complex brain development — they ask "why" questions, explore logical reasoning, and express thoughts and emotions more clearly. Physical development is rapid at this stage, requiring at least two hours of daily physical activity. Socially, children begin forming peer relationships and start taking up simple responsibilities like self-care (eating, bathing, understanding hunger). Parents were encouraged to teach emotional labelling, promote healthy and consistent routines, and teach them to handle negative emotional experiences. In case discussions, common issues such as excessive junk food intake, irregular sleep routines, and school avoidance were addressed. Parents were advised to: •Give limited choices (2–3 only) to avoid overwhelm •Create consistent routines around meals and sleep •Encourage conversation (15 minutes daily about school) •Avoid screen exposure before bedtime •Respond to emotional behaviour rather than reacting harshly The session for Grades 3–4 focused on increased social interaction, emotional sensitivity, and the influence of peer comparison. Children in this stage develop language skills like sarcasm and jokes and begin exploring moral values. The facilitator highlighted the need for consistent boundaries, emotional role modelling, and structured routines to manage behavioural concerns such as hyperactivity, use of abusive language, or overuse of digital devices. The facilitator also discussed topics which included children demanding mobile phones or Instagram accounts and exposure to online platforms like Roblox, Omegle, and Meta AI. Parents were encouraged to explain the pros and cons of social media, model responsible online behaviour, and maintain open conversations about digital safety. Key recommendations shared by the facilitator: •Establish 15-minute focused study sessions due to short attention spans •Avoid comparison with other children •Praise effort, not just outcomes •Let children take charge of simple tasks to build confidence •Limit screen time and monitor online engagement •Spend quality time and be emotionally available In both sessions, it was emphasized that children closely observe adult behaviour — including how parents handle their emotions, apologize, and treat others. The workshop encouraged a shift toward mindful, empathetic, and structured parenting practices. Overall, the sessions were interactive, informative, and well-received by parents.