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! 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
Is it Fine When Parents Assist Children With Their Homework?
The involvement of parents in homework for children can be both helpful and harmful, depending on the extent and nature of the involvement.
How to Introduce Mindfulness and Meditation to Children to Nurture Their Resilience
Discover the transformative benefits of teaching mindfulness and meditation to children. Nurture their emotional well-being and resilience through these powerful practices.
Baby-Led Weaning & Spoon Feeding: What is the Best Approach to Baby Feeding?
Confused about how to start your baby on solid foods? We compare Baby-Led Weaning and Traditional Spoon-Feeding to find out what suits your baby’s needs.
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
Parenting in the 21st Century: How Parenting Today Compares With The Past
Parenting in the 21st century has changed in many ways, reflecting broader societal attitudes and values. Today’s parents are more focused on building strong, positive relationships with their children.
Parenting Styles: How Uninvolved Parenting Compares to Other Styles
Uninvolved parenting is the least effective and harmful parenting style that can lead to emotional, behavioral, and academic problems in children.
Personalized Learning for Children: A Pathway to Success in the 21st Century
Learn how personalized learning empowers children to take charge of their education. It is designed to foster individuality, critical thinking, and the love for lifelong learning.
Popular Online Parenting Communities: Connecting with Parents Worldwide
Popular online parenting communities range from Mommy’s Corner to Parenting Hacks 101. Here, parents share experiences, seek advice, and find camaraderie in the changing parenting landscape.
Protecting Your Child from Deepfake Technology: A Parent’s Guide
The widespread use of deepfake technology could easily contribute to the normalization of deceptive practices, making it more difficult for children to develop a positive sense of ethics and integrity.
Redefining Oral Tradition: How Storytelling for Children Moved From the Fireplace to Digital Screens
In the years gone by, storytelling involved sitting children around a fireplace or gathering them in a cozy corner, while the storyteller narrated imaginative tales.
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.