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Breakthrough parenting programme offered to developing communities

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Parents of children from birth to six years, in developing communities in Port Elizabeth are be offered a FREE six-week, evidence based programme created by Early Inspiration, which begins on April 12th at Daku Hall, Daku Street, Ibayi.

Funded by African Bank, the series of practical workshops which will cover: the role of a parent (12th April), communication (19th April), alternative discipline measures (3rd May), parenting and discipline (11th May), and play development (17th May).

The series of practical workshops aims to provide parents with the knowledge and skills to confidently raise their children, and to be aware of the role they play in developing their child to his or her full potential.

Jessica Baker who developed the skills-based programme following her Masters research in social work at Stellenbosch University, says of the new programme: “Building parent’s self-esteem is at the centre of the programme. By giving parents confidence, and knowledge we can encourage parents to build an attachment with their young child. Attachment bonds are reciprocal, emotional and physical connections between parents and children.”

She adds about the name of the programme: “The parents we met with gave us the name, Siphuhlisa Ulwazi Lwabazali (meaning parents empowered with knowledge). To them it is a very powerful phrase and gives them strength. Which is what we aim to do.”

The parenting programme builds on Early Inspiration’s work with teachers and early childhood development, Early Inspiration MD and founder Dr. Lauren Stretch comments saying: “Giving children a sense of belonging, showing them love and investing in their education supports children’s long-term successes & will in time eradicate poverty – one family at a time. ‘

“Parents want to do the best they can for their children, and a lot of parenting is instinctive, but by sharing experience, knowledge and skills, parents can have confidence in how they bring up their child.”

To take part, parents need to SMS their name and Port Elizabeth to 082 583 1633 to book their place.

Siphuhlisa Ulwazi Lwabazali Parent Programme
Venue: Daku Hall, Daku Street, Ibayi
Date: April 12th, 2016
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

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Author: Kimberley Clare Ogden
Website: http://www.earlyinspiration.co.za

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