Happy Growing Session at DPS Greater Faridabad
A Parent-School Collaboration for Healthy Childhood Nutrition
DPS Greater Faridabad recently hosted a heartwarming and informative session titled “Happy Growing”, in collaboration with parents, to strengthen the roots of health and wellness in children. This interactive gathering focused on sharing facts about nutrition, offering practical tiffin tips, and promoting the joy of cooking and eating fresh, homemade food as a family.
With today’s fast-paced routines and increasing exposure to packaged or processed snacks, children’s nutritional needs often take a backseat. Recognizing this, the “Happy Growing” session was a reminder of how small, consistent lifestyle changes—especially when led by parents—can shape a healthier future for every child.
🎯 Key Highlights of the Session
1. Nutrition Essentials: Facts Every Parent Should Know
Expert speakers broke down the basics of child nutrition in easy-to-understand terms:
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The importance of a balanced diet: proteins, good fats, whole grains, fruits & veggies.
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Role of iron, calcium, and vitamins in growth and immunity.
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Common myths about "superfoods" vs. real, local, seasonal ingredients.
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The long-term impact of processed, sugary, and packaged food on children’s health.
2. Tiffin Ideas That Are Both Tasty and Nutritious
Parents were given hands-on, realistic suggestions for daily tiffins:
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Quick recipes using leftovers in a creative way.
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Simple, no-fuss snacks like sprouts, paneer rolls, veggie idlis, poha laddoos, or paratha pockets.
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Tips to keep meals colourful, interesting, and well-balanced in every lunchbox.
The idea wasn’t about perfection—but consistency, simplicity, and love in every bite.
3. Encouraging Freshly Cooked Food
The session emphasized that freshly prepared meals are always the best option for growing children. Even if time is short, small steps like pre-prepping ingredients or making a meal plan for the week can help.
Key message:
🟢 “Fresh is not fancy—it’s real food made with care. That’s what fuels real growth.”
🍽️ Cook Together, Eat Together: A Family Habit Worth Building
One of the most well-received parts of the session was the focus on family mealtimes. Parents were encouraged to:
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Involve kids in cooking—washing vegetables, rolling dough, assembling sandwiches.
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Turn mealtime into bonding time—no screens, just stories, laughs, and food.
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Celebrate food as a shared family experience, not just a task.
Not only does this build healthier food habits, but it also fosters confidence, independence, and gratitude in children.
📝 Feedback from Parents
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“The session was a refreshing reminder to go back to basics. I’m going to try more traditional recipes in the lunchbox.”
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“Loved the idea of cooking with my child! It’s going to be our Sunday morning ritual.”
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“Helpful tips for planning the week’s meals in advance—life saver!”
🌟 Conclusion
The “Happy Growing” session brought together the school and parents in a meaningful way to nurture the most important foundation of all—health through food. It was a celebration of mindful eating, family values, and the everyday choices that help children grow—not just taller, but stronger in body and mind.
Because happy growing isn’t just about reaching new heights—
It’s about nourishing the roots.