Parenting

Parenting is hard. It’s a full-time job and many parents find themselves prioritizing their family’s well-being before their own. When we are able to meet our own mental and physical needs, it not only benefits our well-being, but our children’s as well. But how do you make it happen? We asked three mental health experts, who are also parents, how…, What have you learned about self-care as a parent?, Lisa: Very often, I think parents assume that taking time for themselves means that they are taking time away from their children. But this isn't true. When we care for ourselves, we are better able to care for our children. And caring for ourselves underscores for our children the importance of self-care while also showing them how it's done.…, How do you personally practice self-care?, Sonali: The time I take out for myself is what I call my 'Pause Rituals' – a conscious pause in the day followed by rituals that are self-soothing at a physical, mental and social level. I came up with this term after I struggled with burnout about 10 years ago. The key is to focus on just one thing when engaging in these self-soothing practices…, How do you find time for self-care?,   Hina: Time for self-care feels out of reach for me – it literally slips through my fingers as I run around parenting my two young children and completing the tasks of my day job. I always feel on duty. I prioritize self-care by baking it into my routines with my children and at work. When I brush my teeth, I practice mindfulness, while I cook, I…, How has your family benefitted from your self-care?,   Lisa: When I'm well-rested and my mind is clear, I am much more patient with my children and a lot more fun to be around. After a good night's sleep, I have energy to play, host a "kitchen dance party," or come up with other ways to enjoy my daughters' company. And when I'm not distracted by my own concerns, I am much better able to focus on my…

Skopje, 23 December 2022: Providing support to parents means protecting the right of children to grow up in a safe and caring family environment full of love. At the same time, positive parenting contributes to the development of human capital, prosperity and security of the country. The  National Parenting Strategy  2022-2030, developed for the…

Bebbo is UNICEF’s new mobile app designed to reach and support parents of children, aged 0-6 years, with comprehensive, evidence-based information and interactive tools to cover a wide range of children’s health and development and parental wellbeing. We developed some useful materials to help practitioners and parents find out more about the app…

Skopje, 6 July 2022– Today, UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Ministry of Education and Science, is releasing “Bebbo” , the first mobile parenting application designed to support parents and other caregivers of children from 0 to 6 years old. At the event participants also opened discussion on…

The only tool parents need to give their child ‘A Good Start, for a Lifetime.’ Supporting and guiding them all the way through their child’s development, from 0-6 years, right from the palm of their hand. , Download FREE App now!, Google play Appstore, All parents need support. ​, Each and every child needs nurturing, nutrition, loving care, good health, and a stimulating & safe environment that offers plenty of support for early learning. All parents need support and have millions of questions on how to assist their children to grow healthy and smart.  This is where Bebbo comes into play!  The free app developed by…, So how does it work?, The Bebbo App has a huge range of helpful features empowering parents to make the right decisions when it comes to the care and development of their child. Encouraging parents to engage daily with suggested articles and games that will help their little ones hit those key development milestones while growing healthy and happy.   , Features include:  , Bebbo Illustration - Reading Suggested Daily Reads Every day the app will suggest a daily game and an article from a rich library of advice written by experts, covering a large range of topics available in the app, such as baby weaning and early learning. All advice can be quickly saved as favorites and shared with other parents or friends. Bebbo…, Resources, Give your little one ‘A Good Start, For A Lifetime’ with the perfect pocket partner in parenthood., Download the FREE App now!, Google play Appstore

In this master class professor Kiril Barbareev talks about character development in children, how children learn responsibility and why early moments matter. 

In this video about the importance of emotional attachment, Ms. Marijana Markovikj, psychologist, talks about how emotional attachment affects the child and why is it important to build a healthy relationship with your child.

Can stress be positive? What does toxic stress mean? Learn more about adverse childhood experiences and the influence of toxic stress on the child development and growth from professor Dimitrinka Jordanovka Peshevska.

How often do we think about the type of parent we are? Do we mindfully think about the type of parent we want to be? Professor Alma Tasevska talks about the four different parenting styles depending on the level of expectations the parent sets for the child, as well as the warmth, attention, and level of responsiveness they give to the child. Find…

In this mini parenting master class, Dr. Marija Raleva, child psychologist, answers important questions such as how does the child's brain develop and how to best support the development through nurturing care and responsive parenting.

We all want what's best for our children, but being a parent isn't always easy, and for many, effective parenting is not instinctive. Here you can find useful and verified resources and advice from national and international experts to help you with everyday challenges and to guide you through the important parenting decisions from the early…, Sections, Support at your fingertips | Early Moments Matter | Positive Parenting Parenting talks and master classes Routine immunization  Support for parents of children with disabilities Parents and adolescents Mental health, Support at your fingertips, Whether you want to talk to someone that you can trust, or easily access verified information from the home screen of your mobile phone, the Parenting Helpline and the Bebbo app are two resources that every parent should have available at their fingertips.  Visit the Parenting Helpline page to also find series of master classes with experts on…, Early moments matter, Resources, UNICEF has partnered with Think Equal (UK) and Svetot na Bibi to produce a series of cartoons and fun educational materials to support the development of social and emotional skills in pre-school aged children. Click on the 'Watch on YouTube' button on the videos below to watch the whole playlists. Display caption Hide Caption Display caption Hide…, Positive parenting, Resources, Learn more about how to use positive parenting to help your child develop into a happy, confident, well-rounded person from the Positive Parenting Guidebook and download the picture books available below to read together with your child. Birthday picture book Positive parenting picture book family lunch Positive Parenting Picture book - Sports…, Parenting talks and master classes, This library of bite-size videos contains talks and master classes with experts offering advice on topics such as healthy baby brain development, dealing with stress and taking care of your mental health, socio-emotional development in early years and in adolescence - and much more!  , Routine immunization, Support for parents of children with disabilities, Supporting parents and adolescents, Mental health

Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love and support them, that you can help them navigate tough times and that you are always there for them. Here are four things to keep in mind when having that ‘how-are-you-doing?’ conversation with your teen and to show that you are always…