CBSE holds principal workshop on parenting for students’ emotional, psychological well-being

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised principals’ workshop on ‘Parenting for Students’ Well-being’ at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya to equip around 150 principals from CBSE schools across Delhi-NCR with effective strategies to support emotional and psychological health of school students.

The CBSE workshop featured expert-led sessions focused on the crucial role of parenting in shaping students' emotional and psychological health. The event concluded with a question and answer session, providing principals an opportunity to address specific challenges and share insights.

In line with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), “the workshop reinforced CBSE's commitment to the holistic development of students by empowering school leaders with the knowledge and skills to support parents in creating a nurturing environment for student’s well-being”.

CBSE secretary Himanshu Gupta highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in enhancing student well-being and chairperson Rahul Singh spoke about “the evolving challenges faced by parents and the necessity for schools to take an active role in guiding families”.

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Drawing from his own experiences, Rahul Singh said: “Parenting is a dynamic role with constantly evolving responsibilities and that effective parenting often benefits from the shared wisdom of different generations.” He stressed the importance of instilling values that contribute to a child’s happiness.

Rohit Kumar, a personal growth facilitator; Sonia Pillai, executive coach and interpersonal skill trainer; and Anuradha Joshi of Sardar Patel Vidyalays provided valuable insights on the mental and emotional needs of students.