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Session 10 SESSION 10: KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING MYSELF AS A PARENT (PARENTING SKILLS) (PART 2) OBJECTIVES The following objectives are set for Session 10: At the end of the session the women should - be able to identify their child's feelings; - have a general understanding of how to be a loving and nurturing parent; - be able to promote the child's efforts to become self-reliant and independent, - have a general knowledge of communication skills. using encouragement and support; and PREPARATION Prepare for the discussion. Take yourself mentally through the type of questions that can be raised and reflect on how to facilitate the group, so that the core concepts can be addressed. MATERIALS The following will be needed for this session: - Paper and pen to take the register and for notes on the session - Flip chart and stand - Pre-prepared flip chart - Buttons with painted faces on (different emotions) - Wool - Balloons for ice-breaker - Emotion cards CORE CONCEPTS The following are core concepts that should be addressed during this session: - Identify the child's feelings - Loving and nurturing a child - Communicating: talking and listening 58 Children The KGOLO-MMOGO PROJECT