{"id":18962,"date":"2024-04-09T07:56:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T07:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/?p=18962"},"modified":"2024-04-09T08:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:16:38","slug":"transforming-motherhood-a-story-of-growth-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/transforming-motherhood-a-story-of-growth-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Motherhood: A Story of Growth and Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18962\" class=\"elementor elementor-18962\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60392dab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60392dab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d0dae3\" data-id=\"7d0dae3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195b1c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"195b1c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Rith Chenda Nita, a midwife with the Provincial Health Department, shares her inspiring journey of becoming a more engaged and effective parent.<\/strong><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-1024x904.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-1536x1357.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-2048x1809.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rith-Chanda-Nita-1-copy-2000x1766.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>As a working mother of a young child with another on the way, Rith Chenda Nita, 28 years old, found herself struggling to connect with her young son. \u201cBefore the training,\u201d she reflects, \u201cI lacked childcare skills and communication with my child.\u201d<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9559-copy-2000x1500.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>However, everything changed in May 2023 when she participated in the Learning Through Play and Making Mealtimes Matter (LTP &amp; MMM) training offered by ADRA\u2019s Best CHOICES project. This program opened her eyes to the profound impact of positive parenting practices on a child&#8217;s development and well-being.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9606-copy-2000x1500.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>Nita admits to prioritizing work over one-on-one time with her son, leading to concerns about his growth. \u201cHe wasn&#8217;t thriving,\u201d she recalls. The LTP &amp; MMM training empowered her with the tools to nurture a more enriching environment.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9583-copy-2000x1500.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>The transformation was remarkable. \u201cAfter the training, I actively engaged with my son using the new skills,\u201d Nita explains. \u201cWe now enjoy a strong bond, sharing meals, playing together, and creating lasting memories.\u201d<\/p><p>The Learning Through Play &amp; Making Mealtimes Matter (LTP &amp; MMM) program empowered Nita to become a more effective parent. She passionately advocates for expanding the LTP &amp; MMM program to healthcare workers, village health support groups, kindergarten teachers, and mothers throughout the region. \u201cI am incredibly grateful to ADRA for this invaluable training,\u201d she concludes. \u201cSharing these skills with others will create a wave of positive change in families across Cambodia.\u201d<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9617-copy-2000x1500.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>The Best Community Household Opportunities through Improved Community Empowered Solutions (Best CHOICES) Project is supported by the Australian Government and ADRA Australia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a working mother of a young child with another on the way, Rith Chenda Nita, 28 years old, found herself struggling to connect with her young son. \u201cBefore the training,\u201d she reflects, \u201cI lacked childcare skills and communication with my child.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":18964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[295,287,3,195],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-choices-stories","category-latest-news","category-promote-to-homepage-carousel","category-promote-to-homepage-stories"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18962"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18977,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18962\/revisions\/18977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adracambodia.org\/km\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}