In a world where technology often takes center stage and modern life rushes by at breakneck speed, it’s crucial to remember and celebrate the pillars of our families and society – our grandparents. These wise individuals hold a wealth of experience and stories, and they are a bridge to our past. Authored by Aga Khan University’s (AKU) faculty Shelina Bhamani and Laila Akber Cassum, Celebrating Grandparents is a heartwarming eBook that not only celebrates the unique bond between children and their grandparents but also nurtures the values of love, respect, and empathy in the youngest members of our society.
The story is innovatively set up in an all too familiar environment of an online classroom for kids to engage them even more. It subtly tackles emotions of love and sorrow, joy and grief and teaches young kids how to navigate through them while taking care of their grandparents. The book will set a precedent for kids and be a harbinger of positive change in them.
📖 Download your free copy today at https://www.aku.edu/sonampk
About the Authors:
Dr. Shelina Bhamani, ECD Parenting Education Programme Lead and Assistant Professor, Research: Dr. Shelina Bhamani, a PhD holder specializing in Early Childhood Development and Program Monitoring, currently serves as the Associate Director of Allied Health and an Assistant Professor, leading ECD Parenting Education Programs at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Aga Khan University. Her research interests revolve around stakeholder engagement in holistic development and addressing educational inequalities.
Laila Akber Cassam, Senior Instructor and Geriatric and Gerontology Stream Lead: Laila Akber Cassum is a nursing alumna of Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) and is associated with Aga Khan University since 1995. Her research interest areas are Teaching and Learning Pedagogies, Blended Learning, and Critical and Geriatric care. Presently, she is working as a Geriatric Stream lead at AKU-SONAM and is working for the mandate to reach out to the older population to assist them in aging gracefully.
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