With the aim of bringing about sustained, positive behaviour change in parents, Saarthi's program and delivery is grounded in key principles of behavioural science. They equip parents with core parenting knowledge, attitudes and practices so they are empowered to effectively engage with their children at home. Their work includes:

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1. Expand parents’ knowledge of early childhood development.

2. Strengthen their understanding of their roles, responsibilities and aspirations as parents.

3. Increase parents’ confidence in themselves and their ability to cater to their child’s needs through live calls and one-on-one sessions by a trusted mother from their community.

4. They also create regular opportunities for meaningful parent-child interaction, provide parents with specific and effective practices to embed into their daily routines and take charge of their child’s early development.