07 March 2024

UNICEF partners with Public TV to launch a dedicated programme on positive parenting and children's health

Yerevan, 7 March, 2024 – In a collaborative effort to support families and promote nurturing care and positive parenting practices, UNICEF has teamed up with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia and Public TV of Armenia to develop a dedicated TV program. This exciting initiative aims to provide valuab...
09 November 2022

UNICEF and Parenting School NGO launch Armenia’s first online positive parenting course

YEREVAN, 10 November – UNICEF and Parenting School NGO launched Armenia’s first free online positive parenting course today, developed in 2022 with the funding of the United States Government and in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The course will enroll about 10.000 parents from across A...
07 October 2022

Disciplining children. myth or reality

UNICEF and Parenting School NGO developed this guide for caregivers and professionals working with children, such as psychologists, social workers and educators, to help them better understand the various developmental stages of children. It will help you understand where various behaviors come from, practice acti...
07 September 2022

The ABC’s of parenting: Online classes for caregivers

Well-known parenting coach Sue Atkins once said, “There is no such thing as a perfect parent so just be a real one.” We would add: “... however do it in an as informed manner as you can.” ‘How come?’ you would ask. “Because as we know more about the human brain and development, there are many things that parents c...
15 April 2022

What can a parent do to help their child?

Surround the child with unconditional love, attention, and care. Try and set a daily routine for the child. A child's sense of stability, confidence in the world, and uncertainty often falter in emergencies. To provide the child with a sense of relative stability, parents should try to maintain a normal daily rout...
29 March 2022

Emergency Situations: Psychological support for parents, children, and adolescents

Emergency situations usually occur without warning or notice and our lives can be turned upside down and fundamentally change as a result. Our values also change, and our opportunities become limited. These situations are accompanied by constant uncertainty, instability, bad news, pessimism, abrupt changes to the ...
08 February 2022

5 ways to better mental health online

Being online can present lots of great opportunities to connect, learn and share what’s important to you, but it comes with challenges too. If social media or the internet has ever made you feel stressed, envious or lonely, or experience feelings of lower self‑esteem or social anxiety, know that you’re not alone. ...
27 September 2021

How to talk to your child about an emergency situation

In emergency situations, an adult who is in a close relationship with the child and can speak honestly and calmly should talk to a child. They should be ready to respond to the child’s different emotional expressions and answer their questions clearly. It is imperative to create a safe, trusting environment, so th...
26 July 2021

“Green” parenting tips

Climate is extremely important for the lives and wellbeing of people on the Earth. To prevent the negative consequences of climate change, we all need to rethink our lifestyle and everyday choices. It is more important than ever to educate a new generation that cares about the environment. Hence, UNICEF and the Au...
10 June 2021

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08 June 2021

Strategies to Cope with Grief

1. Understand That Not Everyone Will Know How To Help You, Unfortunately, because there is a lot of misinformation out there about dealing with loss, a lot of people simply won’t know how to help you. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try to get their support, just don’t be hurt or too disappointed when they ar...
08 June 2021

Coping with Grief and Loss and How It Affects our Mind and Bodies

Grief can occur from a variety of losses, not just the loss of a loved one. Other losses might include: moving away from your home town or city, changing or losing a job, a relationship break-up, separation or divorce, loss of a close friendship, your parents divorcing, the death of a pet, a miscarriage or abortio...