Seoul City Hosts 'Dugeun Dugeun Ma-eumjapgo' for Caregivers' Happiness

For Children About to Enter Elementary School and Their Caregivers

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Foundation of Women and Family announced on the 3rd that it will provide a platform for caregivers to share information about raising elementary school students ahead of their children's entrance to the 1st grade of elementary school on the 11th.

The Seoul Foundation of Women and Family will hold the "Exciting Heart-Grasping Project for New Elementary Students and Parents" to help caregivers feel at ease amid the new changes in the parenting environment they have not experienced before.

"Exciting Heart-Grasping" is composed of various programs that support the psychological and emotional stability of caregivers facing the change in parenting environment due to their children's entrance to elementary school, and help working caregivers manage their time and achieve work-life balance.

The lectures will feature current elementary school teacher and author of "Everything About Elementary School Entrance and 1st Grade Life," Kim Mija; working senior caregiver and author of "Moms Need an Off Switch," Lee Hyesun; and Bae Jeongmin, a writer of the "Dad Parenting Newsletter - Sunday Fathers Club."

After the lectures, in the in-depth talk session with the speakers, Choi Inseong, author of "A Guide for Moms Who Want to Keep Their Jobs," will join as a moderator to share and provide solutions for caregivers' deep concerns about parenting and work.

While caregivers participate in the lectures, children can spend time in the care program "Play to Develop Senses and Sociality" at Space Sallim.

The cultural program includes a puppet show for violence prevention education titled "Photo King Garami's Elementary Life: Don't Take, Upload, or Tease Other Friends' Photos!" and a hands-on experience of "Making Flower Balloons Filled with Exciting Hearts," which caregivers, children, and the whole family can enjoy together.

This event is free and open to everyone, and detailed information can be found on the Seoul Citizens Heart-Grasping Project website.

Jung Yeonjeong, CEO of the Seoul Foundation of Women and Family, said, "Parents who work and raise children often quit their jobs for parenting, and especially the retirement rate is high at the time of elementary school entrance. Therefore, we prepared the 'Exciting Heart-Grasping' project to support new elementary school caregivers," adding, "We hope this event will help reduce worries and anxiety and contribute to a happy start for both caregivers and children."

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