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
Oxidative Stress: What is it, and What are its Impacts on Adults & Children?
Oxidative stress in adults and children is a physiological condition that occurs when there’s an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
Find Out Why it is Pointless to Sleep During the Day!
When we sleep during the day, we disrupt the circadian rhythm, a 24-hour cycle that regulates various physiological processes, such as sleep-wake patterns.
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.
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
What is Self Control in Children and Why is it Important in the 21st Century?
Self control in children allows them to reflect on everything they do and use their willpower to delay actions based on anger and impulses.
What is the Science Behind Increased Nighttime Coughing Due to Flu?
By understanding the science behind nighttime coughing, you can take proactive steps to ensure a more restful sleep at night as your body battles the flu.
What is ‘Google Effect’ and How Does it Impact Critical Thinking in Children Today?
Find out why your child prefers to remember the source of information online, instead of the information itself, in what is commonly known as Google Effect or Digital Amnesia.
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.
Why Children Playing Outdoors is the Best thing in the 21st Century!
When children are playing outdoors they indulge in the love of living systems because they get to blend with plant and animal forms.
Why Digital Learning Tools are Needed in the 21st Century Classroom
The installation of digital learning tools in the classroom is geared towards enhancing the learning atmosphere and relevance in the 21st-century.
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.