
Policy Brief: Scaling Up ECD Parenting Programmes
Early Childhood Development (ECD) parenting programmes are vital, especially in low-resource settings where children often lack access to formal early learning environments.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) parenting programmes are vital, especially in low-resource settings where children often lack access to formal early learning environments.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) parenting programmes are vital, especially in low-resource settings where children often lack access to formal early learning environments.
Rogoff goes on to explain that for this apprenticeship to proceed joint attention, what she calls intersubjectivity, is required; that the child (the apprentice) and adult or older youth (the mentor) need to be attending to the same thing.
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet demanding roles in life. From sleepless nights with newborns to the emotional rollercoaster of raising teenagers, the mental health of parents is often overlooked. While parents focus on providing love, care, and stability for their children, they may neglect their own emotional and psychological well-being. This can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and even burnout. Prioritizing parental mental health is not only essential for individual well-being but also for fostering a healthy and supportive environment for children. Understanding the Mental Health Challenges of Parents 1. Constant Stress and Anxiety Parents often experience high levels
By Athini Rathebe
Media, Marketing, Advocacy and Events Officer HOPE worldwide South Africa
Parenting plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s future long
On March 17th , 2025, South Africa’s leaders from government, business, and the early childhood learning sector gathered at the Bana Pele Leadership Summit to develop a ECD roadmap to universal access by 2030. The event was co-convened by the Minister of Basic
By Theresa Michael
Afrika Tikkun
In a landmark move that could transform South Africa’s educational landscape…
By Theresa Michael
Afrika Tikkun
Inclusion has become a growing priority in the early childhood development (ECD)
sector across South Africa…
Enriching lives of parents, caregivers and their young children.
On the 29th of November, 2024, the Gauteng Department of Education held its first ever Early Childhood Development Mini Olympics . This event broght together early learning programmes (ELPs) across Gauteng, as well as key stakeholders and partners in the ECD sector. The
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