Parenting
the Alpha cohort
… a parenting journey inside the 21st century …
About us
Parenting is a lifelong journey and a collection of experiences we learn as we nurture children. Good parenting will surely facilitate their growth, health, and general well-being. It will also empower them with self-esteem and the confidence to hustle with 21st century challenges. The opposite is true when children are poorly parented.
At Parenting Alpha, we describe our own journey, one dotted with technology, globalization, diversity, competitiveness & emerging social-economic challenges! We are confident ours is not ‘very’ different from yours, and even better, we can learn a thing or two from each other. Our collective input should simplify our individual journeys.
Food for thought
‘Kids will follow your example. Not your advice. Don’t just tell them to: do more physical activity, eat healthier food, get outside more, do the right thing, be kind to others, read books. Make sure you are doing these things so your kids will follow. Lead by example.’
Jack Coulson
‘When parents are too hands-on, kids fail to learn self-reliance. Instead of hovering like a helicopter parent, try submarine parenting: give kids the freedom to explore and surface if there’s a distress signal.’
Adam Grant
Recent articles
Find Out the Unintentional Biases or Stereotypes that Parents Pass on to Children
Do you make assumptions about people based on their race, gender, or other characteristics? For a parent, these could be unintentional biases or stereotypes you are passing on to your kids!
Is Baby Tossing in the Air Scientifically Safe? A Look at the Pros and Cons
While there are proponents of baby tossing, safety concerns and the scientific perspective on this practice cannot be ignored.
What Triggers Snoring in Children and Adults? What You Can Do to Stop it!
By understanding the underlying causes, and implementing appropriate strategies, you can significantly reduce or even eliminate snoring in both adults and children.
Featured articles
Generation Alpha kids
Generation Alpha is the name given to the latest demographic cohort, a generation born entirely in the 21st century. Alpha children and soon-to-be teenagers are wired to co-exist with the digital ecosystem in its entirety.
What grown up Alphas will become
Generation Alpha predictions highlight what demographic experts think will become of the current generation cohort when it reaches maturity. Of the many predictions, Alpha will probably become most tech savvy generation yet.
Why you should Teach your Child to Read Wide!
When children read wide, they deliberately explore fiction, non-fiction, and other content, on top of academic reading material. This empowers them with knowledge, empathy, and tolerance of other people and cultures.
Archive
10 Examples of Bad Parenting Styles in the 21st Century!
Bad parenting is evident when we are always angry, tech-indifferent, lacking empathy, poor listeners, and, of course, poor role models.
10 Parenting Quotes About the Influence of Technology Today
These parenting quotes reflect the intersection of parenting and technology. They provide valuable insights on raising children who are both technologically savvy and grounded in family values.
10 Reasons that Lead to Substance Abuse in Children & Teens
Factors leading to substance abuse in children and teens revolve around emotional, behavioral, environmental, and genetic predisposition.
10 Strategies for Parents and Educators to Promote Creative Thinking in Children
Creative thinking is essential in helping children develop problem-solving skills, innovative ideas, and a deeper understanding of the world.
21st Century Skills Your Child Needs to Coexist with Computer Automation
Yes, workflows and companies such as Google, Apple, Netflix & Facebook want people with 21st century skills, to milk more ‘juice’ out of technology.
4 Parenting Tips to Help Protect Children Against Online Sexual Predators
While traditional sexual predators walked down the streets, online sexual predators use the power of the internet to lure their victims.
Generational Cohorts:
The generation years chart and timeline describe the seven recent demographic cohorts stretching from way back in the 20th century. They include the Greatest, Silent, Boomer, X, Millennial, Z, and Alpha generations.