Shouting at children linked to depression – but defining what counts as verbal abuse is what will help prevent harmful parenting: fasphotographic/Shutterstock A recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is linked to low mood, drug abuse and delinquency (antisocial behaviour). The authors of …
Reusable nappies can reduce the environmental footprint of parenting – but only if they’re used with care: Disposable nappies are a major source of plastic pollution. New Africa/Shutterstock Around the world, another 45 babies are born every ten seconds. Each of these babies will require nappies that need to be changed frequently. So it’s understandable …
COVID may have enhanced many dads’ involvement in parenting – our research shows why caregiving roles can last: Data suggests fathers took on more childcare during the pandemic. SeventyFour/Shutterstock Recent data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics suggests the COVID pandemic may have triggered a substantial rise in the number of stay-at-home dads across …
Plurilingual parenting: why many experts think families who speak multiple languages should just go with the flow: A plurilingual approach means parents celebrate their child's speech, in whichever language it occurs. Rawpixel.com | Shutterstock Many of us live not just in diverse societies, but what anthropologist Steven Vertovec terms “super-diverse” societies. More and more people …
What is gentle parenting? An expert explains: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock In the past decade, the concept of “gentle” or “respectful” parenting has gained considerable traction. The foundation of the idea is in being a parent who is emotionally attuned to their child, and tries to understand the reasons behind their behaviour. There is great value in this, …
How racism complicates Black parenting: A family at the Black Lives Matter children's march in Haringey, London. Lorna Roberts/Shutterstock Racism is an all-encompassing factor in Black people’s lives. Experiences of racism can start very early in childhood, so Black parents have to manage their children’s encounters with racism. In the UK, Black children have higher …
Mindful Parenting: Practice and Support – a Culture interest event taking place on 2019-05-23 18:30:00 in United States Parenting can be one of the most challenging roles of our lives—yet few of us walk into it having the inner resources and skill sets it demands. Mindfulness practices can be a powerful source of refuge while …
Mindful Parenting Workshop with YogaWorks – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-01-24 00:00:00 in United States Online Registration: Register online by clicking here. Join YogaWorks for a special parenting program. Every parent seeks to share their love with their children, to lead them towards a future they don’t know, but one that they …
Parenting Class: Sports and Concussions – a Sport interest event taking place on 2017-04-25 10:00:00 in United States A concussion as a result of a sports injury is a hot topic these days as more people become aware of the long-term effects a concussion may have on the brain. Parents and coaches are looking for …
Parenting Digital Kids – A Journey Towards iBalance – a South Africa interest event taking place on 2016-10-21 19:30:00 in Australia Parenting is, and always has been, one of the most challenging responsibilities we engage. The realities of the world in which we now live mean that it only gets more challenging with every new …
14 best parenting posts on Facebook this week – Yahoo News snippet curated by WP Robot as being relevant to Facebook. Because in the world of Facebook where pages overflow with pictures of Martha Stewart-worthy Thanskgiving preparations, happy families and posts hashtagged #gratitude, it's easy to think you're the only one who's considering a one-way …