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
Causes and Treatment of Bedwetting in Children: A Comprehensive Guide
This informative article provides parents with insight, practical tips and effective treatment options for managing bedwetting in children and teenagers.
Sensory Superheroes: How to Use the Five Senses to Shape Child Development
Discover how the five senses – sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch – shape the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in your child.
Parenting in the 21st Century: How Parenting Today Compares With The Past
When comparing parenting in the 21st century to the past, several notable differences emerge. They include societal changes, advancements in technology, and evolving cultural norms.
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
Why Flexible Thinking is a Must-Have Mental Skill for Children Today
Flexible thinking is an important cognitive skill in countering life challenges created by globalism, societal problems, and advances in technology.
Why Physical Activity for Children is Doomed in the 21st Century
Physical activity for children helps them enhance cognitive, physical, social and creative skills way beyond what parents comprehend
Why Your Child’s Gut Health is the Best Indicator of His Wellbeing
Your child’s gut health is the first obvious indicator of his overall health and wellbeing. The gut is actually responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination.
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.