Training manual on The Art of Parenting was launched by National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) on 9th July 2024 in collaboration with National Institute of Psychology (NIP), Agha Khan Foundation and Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan. This manual is developed for master trainers. First part, Aghosh caters to parenting of children from the time of conception to nine years of age. The second part, Parvarish caters to the parenting needs of children aged 9 to 19 years of age. It seeks to create a supportive nurturing and enriching environment for children at all stages of development. The chief guest of the occasion was the Minister for Human Rights, Mr. Azam Nazeer Tarar. The Welcome Address was given by Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson, National Commission on Status of Women. She highlighted the need to take care of families, as not only are they our present but also our future. She praised the contributors who were able to make the complex art of parenting accessible for parents and caregivers.
While discussing the salient features of Art of Parenting Manuals, Director, National Institute of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Rubina Hanif, appreciated her faculty for their contribution in this national cause, and said that parenting is an art that needs to be learned by parents themselves before embarking on the parenting of children at homes. She highlighted that the modules on parenting are what our society took for granted for generations. Students from the National institute of psychology presented an impressive mime on the plight of women. The mesmerizing performance was appreciated by the audience. Other prominent attendees included Mr. Rana Mashahood, Mr. Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Mr. Akhtar Iqbal, Dr. Farkhanda Zia and other distinguished guests. The program was attended by representatives of government ministries, public and private sector, and many students.