“Mini’s” from the North Star Library and Father
Ray Community Center perform the “nong-pee-seuah” (“Caterpillar show”) dance
their little bodies on stage as a special entertainment during the “Smart
Baby Smart Brain” program at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
Veechan Souksi
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya joined with “First Year of Life Magazine”
for a “Smart Baby, Smart Brain” program.
The hospital put on three performances by children from the North Star
Library and Father Ray Community Center. The “caterpillar show” consisted of
boys and girls dancing and wiggling as soon as they got up on stage.
Dr. Thawatchai Damri, a pediatrician with BHP’s Developmental and Behavioral
Department, shared his experience with the parents, explaining growth,
psychology, safety, sibling relationships, and learning.
The early years of a child’s life are very important for health and
development and parents, health professionals, educators, and others can
work together to help children reach their full potential, he said. Mental
health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones,
learning healthy social skills and coping when they encounter problems.
Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function
well at home, in school, and in their communities, he said.
More entertainment followed, with children showing off teeth-brushing
techniques.
Next up was the “My House Has a Warm Heart” contest in which 30 children
ages 3-6 competed to see which was the most intelligent and healthy in order
to be representatives of the Chonburi Province in a national competition.
The winner will be featured on the “First Years” magazine cover.
A final talent show, “I Am the Cloud,” was won by Rakun Rakeuy and Justin
Recenter, who also will represent the province in the Bangkok finals.
