Parenting

Following the successful Marriage Enrichment Course held in October last year (Read here), the Church launched a Parenting Course in April 2014.

Parenting courses have emerged in response to growing concerns over child development, rising family stress, and the challenges brought about by changing social dynamics. The Church recognizes that as societies become more complex and traditional support systems - such as extended families - continue to weaken, many parents are left without adequate guidance to navigate the demands of modern parenting.

Research in psychology and education consistently highlights the vital role parenting plays in shaping a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. Increasing rates of behavioral problems, academic difficulties, and mental health issues among children further underscore the need to support parents. In response, professionals in child development, education, and social work have developed structured, evidence-based parenting programs designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills to raise confident, resilient, and well-adjusted children.

In addition to parents, the Church also encouraged members involved in the children’s Sunday School ministry to participate in the course. 

Interestingly, the majority of attendees were still women - especially mothers - reflecting the ongoing need to involve more fathers and men in parenting and child development efforts.

"The graduates".

Gift package for each "graduate".