Aanchal ECD podcast

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Aanchal is a piece of cloth worn typically by South Asian women like a dupatta (stole or scarf), and that is symbolic of a caregiver cloaking a young baby or child for protection and nurturing.

  1. Aanchal Episode 14: Nurturing Neurodiversity: Early Childhood Perspectives

    10 SEPT

    Aanchal Episode 14: Nurturing Neurodiversity: Early Childhood Perspectives

    In this episode of the Aanchal podcast, our ECED faculty member Ms Yasmeen Mehboob speaks with Dr Aliyyah Datoo, Academic Director at the Ismaili Tariqa and Religious Education Board, UK, and affiliated with various international universities. Dr Datoo discusses key indicators of neurodiversity and offers practical strategies to support the unique strengths and challenges faced by neurodiverse children.

    16 min
  2. Aanchal Episode 13: Tender Beginnings - Understanding the Complementary Role of Daycare

    1 FEB

    Aanchal Episode 13: Tender Beginnings - Understanding the Complementary Role of Daycare

    In the latest episode of the Aanchal ECD Podcast, AKU-IED faculty: Yasmeen Mehboob and Silpa Aziz from AKU's Centre for Early Child Development, share insights about the need for daycare services and how a quality daycare centre can contribute positively to children’s holistic development.  They strongly advocate that parents are the children's best caregivers and there is no substitute for the unique role they play. However, given the current economic situation, more and more people find the need for daycare services.

    9 min
  3. Aanchal Episode 12: A father’s role in child health and well-being

    07/07/2023

    Aanchal Episode 12: A father’s role in child health and well-being

    In this episode of the Aanchal podcast, our ECED faculty, Ms Yasmeen Mehboob speaks with Dr Salman Kirmani, Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Women and Child Health at Aga Khan University. Dr Kirmani highlights the crucial role fathers play in emergencies involving their children, and shares practical ideas to prepare for and reduce the risk of accidents in the home.

    17 min
  4. Aanchal Episode 11: Curiosity to Discovery - Nurturing Scientific Literacy in Early Years

    31/05/2023

    Aanchal Episode 11: Curiosity to Discovery - Nurturing Scientific Literacy in Early Years

    In this episode of the Aanchal podcast, Ms Yasmeen Mehboob speaks with Dr Shairose Jessani, Area Manager at ITREB, and a graduate of AKU-IED's PhD in Education programme. Dr Jessani shares she suggests practical suggestions on how parents and caregivers can create an environment that nurtures scientific exploration and inquiry in young children. From simple activities that stimulate observation and critical thinking to fostering a love for experimentation and analysis, she offers actionable tips for incorporating scientific skills into everyday interactions.

    14 min
  5. Aanchal Episode 10: Childhood events and their impact on shaping a child’s personality

    19/12/2022

    Aanchal Episode 10: Childhood events and their impact on shaping a child’s personality

    In this episode, our ECED faculty, Ms. Yasmeen Mehboob speaks with Ms. Sabina Khatri, Founder and Chairperson, Kiran Foundation; and Honorary Senior Teaching Fellow, AKU-IED. Ms Khatri shares her rich insights about how past childhood events shape children's personality, and suggests ideas and strategies for parents, caregivers and teachers to provide a positive nurturing environment to children in their care. Happy listening!

    14 min
  6. Aanchal Episode 9: Identifying and responding to children’s special needs in early years

    06/04/2022

    Aanchal Episode 9: Identifying and responding to children’s special needs in early years

    In this episode Yasmeen Mehboob speaks with AKU-IED alumna Aniqa Bano who co-founded the 'Narjis Khatoon Hearing Impairment School' with her husband, Afzal Rasool and also currently serves as an Instructor at the Government College of Education for Women, in Skardu. She provides valuable ideas for parents and caregivers to use in their daily caregiving to support children in reaching their full potential; growing up healthy, educated, protected from harm; and living a prosperous life.

    20 min
  7. Aanchal Episode 8: Benefits of Music for Early Child Development

    26/01/2022

    Aanchal Episode 8: Benefits of Music for Early Child Development

    In this episode Dr Almina Pardhan and Yasmeen Mehboob speak with musician and distinguished lecturer, Afraaz Adam Mulji. He highlights the powerful role of music for young children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development.

    17 min
  8. Aanchal Episode 7: Temperament in the Early Years

    26/11/2021

    Aanchal Episode 7: Temperament in the Early Years

    In today's podcast Dr Almina Pardhan speaks with Ms. Beverly Bicaldo, ECD Regional Advisor for Asia at Aga Khan Foundation. Beverly shares her rich insights about temperament in the early years and suggests ideas for parents and caregivers to understand children's temperament to be able to approach parenting that best supports their child.

    11 min
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Aanchal is a piece of cloth worn typically by South Asian women like a dupatta (stole or scarf), and that is symbolic of a caregiver cloaking a young baby or child for protection and nurturing.

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  • Creator
    Aanchal ECD Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aanchal ECD Podcast
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