EXPECTING mothers in the Ezimangweni Township visited Usizo-lomndeni.org on June 4, where Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare (KCFW) and Kingsburgh Library conducted a morning workshop dedicated to teaching the importance of reading to unborn babies.

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Social worker Sandra Govender spearheaded the workshop, which educated pregnant mothers on how impactful their voice and stories can be to help develop loving early bonds, stimulate newborn development and create a sense of calm and security before birth.

The workshop allowed expectant mothers to connect with other mothers, all learning about their babies together.

“By reading aloud and singing, mother’s expose their babies to rhythm, tone and vocabulary. We hope the initiative will inspire a shift where reading and singing become daily rituals in households. The programme also aims to reduce literacy challenges and empower children to thrive academically,” said Govender.

She added that children are a daily reminder to pause, sit, laugh and cherish those close to you.

Zoe Bridge, of Usizo-lomndeni.org, thanked KCFW and Kinsburgh Library for the workshop.

“Our young mothers learned the importance of reading, talking, and singing to their babies during pregnancy, helping to build early bonds and a love for learning from the very beginning. The community interaction was warm, encouraging, and inspiring,” said Bridge.

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