Parenting
the Alpha cohort
… a parenting journey inside the 21st century …
About Alpha
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! Hopefully, 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
Parenting Beyond Borders: Embracing Diversity Through Multicultural Parenting
Unravel the vibrant journey of multicultural parenting, where diverse traditions, languages, and values converge. Discover the means to instill a sense of global awareness in your child.
Find Out How Generative AI Will Disrupt & Enhance the Workplace!
Generative AI, as a subset of artificial intelligence, focuses on the creative aspect of intelligence, and is poised to disrupt industries such as content creation, design, entertainment, and science.
Breaking the Silence: Revealing the True Scope of Bullying in Children & Why it is Underestimated!
Discover why bullying among children is often underestimated and overlooked. Learn about the silent suffering endured by its victims, & what you can do.
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
How to Teach Children to Respond to Insults: With Examples
Insults are a part of life, but they don’t have to define the self-worth of children. Discover practical tips and examples to help your child respond confidently.
How to Tell Your Child is Depressed and Needs Help!
If your child is depressed, the symptoms will manifest in sadness, hopelessness, irritability, sleep disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
I Bet You Did Not Know These Interesting Facts About Early Childhood!
During early childhood care your child can hear the nonsense you speak at only 1½ years. At 3 years he can ask up to 70 questions a day!
If Your Child is Always Hungry, this Could be Why
Your child is always hungry due to organ growth spurts, select medical reasons, or simply because of empty calories in the stomach.
Is Your Child’s ‘Working Memory’ Poor? Here are 10 Tips to Get it Fixed!
Working memory is a mental skill that facilitates the retention of usable information during ‘an ongoing’ cognitive activity such as reading a novel.
Making Sense of Digital Ethics and Citizenship for Kids in the 21st Century
Digital ethics for kids comprises that sense of responsibility and awareness they develop when they interact with technology.
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.