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families have received Dost's early childhood development programs.
parents report adopting play-based learning activities
of parents are highly engaged in Dost’s program, as compared to other online courses with 7% average completion rate.
“I have learnt the importance of setting routines with my children. Now we have home routines for food, studies and TV. I used to pin the blame of excessive screen time on my children. But as a parent, I now know that it is my responsibility to ensure that screen time is regulated.”
caregiving is normally understood as a mother's duty, but Dost is trying to inculcate responsive caregiving behavior for both mothers and fathers equally.
Dost parents are “aspirers” who come from low and pre-middle income households. They are the farmers, laborers, drivers, and other small business owners.
Parents are already on their phones. Dost has witnessed the incredible rise of mobile use amongst even the lowest-income households.
55% of Dost parents have less than a 10th grade level of education. However, these same parents have college-level aspirations for their children.
“Through Dost, I have learnt things about my child that I didn’t know before. I also love how I can access Dost calls at a time of my convenience. Whenever I get a chance, I tell other people about this program.”
81% caregivers in the post-study (vs. 40% in pre) agreed that young children need parents to actively engage them through ‘talk, touch, and play'
89% caregivers who got the program felt less stressed about their responsibilities as caregivers (vs 74% in control)
91% caregivers who got the program felt more confident in managing the child at home (vs 77% in control)
94% caregivers felt they have more knowledge about responsive caregiving and needs of their child after listening to the program (vs 77% in control)