A Session on “Exploring the Mysteries of Growing Up” organized at Lourdes Central School
Mangaluru: An informative health talk, “Exploring the mysteries of growing up,” was organized for the students of classes 4 & 5 on 07. 01. 2025 in the school Conference Hall to promote awareness about health, hygiene, and well-being, particularly to cope with the changes that the students face during the phase of adolescence. The resource person was Dr Mariam Anjum Ifthikar, Gynaec Oncologist, Lab Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon, Yenepoya Hospital. The resource person in her session highlighted:
- The basics of personal hygiene,
- The significant role of a balanced, nutritional diet, healthy eating habits, and staying hydrated,
- Physical exercises to promote overall health and well-being,
- The changes both boys and girls undergo as they approach puberty and how to manage them,
- Tips to handle both physical and emotional changes,
- Controlling one’s thoughts and actions and accepting the changes in a positive way,
- Not to overthink, instead share your thoughts and feelings with parents, siblings, and teachers.
- To sleep and rest to manage stress,
- To learn what not to do,
- And most importantly, to respect all the friends, irrespective of changes in their body.
She also threw light upon the good touch and bad touch, tips to manage menstrual cycles in girls, and the negative impact of junk food. The story of Lotus, which was narrated by her at the end of the session, was the cherry on the cake. The talk ended with the question-and-answer session where she answered the questions asked by the students on vaccines, whom to approach if there are some medical issues, anemia, etc.She engaged the students in an informative, friendly, and engaging manner.
This event successfully fostered a greater understanding of personal well-being among young minds, empowering them to make informed choices for a healthy future.
