The second edition of the FOH Parent Seminar held on May 1st, 2024 was a success. This year we hosted 32 Parents.
It was an enlightening and interactive time as we focused on issues that affect parenting and raising children in these times. Issues such as deliberate parenting; being in touch with your children at all times: physically, mentally, emotionally etc., being a safe space for your children, and not forgetting to care for yourself as a parent was discussed. A wonderful drama presentation was done by the FOH Teens Leadership Club Drama Group showcasing some negative parenting attitudes and its effects on the children. The seminar ended with a questions and answers session. It was an overall beautiful event.
See below an overview of the discussions with our Parents:
Parental well-being
Taking care of yourself as a parent; mentally, emotionally, physically etc.
Staying refreshed in order not to burn out, so as to be there for your children
Balancing taking care of your children and also caring for yourself
Being deliberate about your child’s welfare
Being deliberate about your knowing about your child’s academics, school and every day activities
Can you tell where your child is par time?
Are you up-to-date with your child’s academic performance?
How open can your child be with you about what goes on in their daily life, and school?
Is your child afraid or open to share their successes, failures with you?
Understanding and Embracing the individual uniqueness of your children
Avoid comparison among your children or other children
Loving the child that you have
Speaking the right words to your children
Identifying their strengths/weaknesses
Encouraging, supporting and being their cheerleaders
Learning to listen to your child more than speaking always
Being attentive to the signs that something is wrong with your child.
Being a true role model to your children
Let your children understand what your values are by showing it
What do you want your children to see you do, and ultimately become?
Being deliberate about speaking and doing
Drama Presentation from our FOH Teens Leadership Club Drama group
We had a lovely drama presentation that added colour to our event . The presentation portrayed lessons on avoiding comparison among children, being good role models, being present and concerned about your children’s welfare.
Questions we tackled at the seminar, for you to also ponder on as a parent:
-Some children think their parents hate them because of the way they are being disciplined, how can a parent balance disciplining your child and letting them understand that you love them while doing it?
Many children are afraid to speak out to their parents because of fear of their parents’ reaction to issues, how can a parent react properly and make sure that their children are not afraid of them?
What should be the right reaction or approach when your child makes a terrible mistake with perhaps grievous consequences?
Give tips to help other parents balance being busy with work outside the house and in the house, and finding time to be there for their children
When you live in an environment where you fear that other children around may be a bad influence to your child because of the character traits you see them exhibit, what can a parent do if moving from that environment is not possible at the moment?
It was an overall impactful meeting. Based on feedback, the Parents were grateful for the seminar and attested that it was very impactful. We look forward to more impactful programs with the Parents, and to seeing positive improvement in our children (which is our overall goal).
View our Catalog and learn more on what we have our hands on this year 2024
- Inspiring Minds, Honouring Educators: FOH Hosts 3rd Edition of Pa Alfred Shonubi Quiz Competition and Teachers’ Awards - July 17, 2025
- FOH Annual Quiz Competition – July 2025 - June 13, 2025
- International Day Against Child Labour 2025 _“Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up effort” - June 13, 2025
- Teens Club Meeting Recap June 2025: Exploring Self-Awareness through Fun and Learning! - June 11, 2025
- Education: The Key to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty (A must read for Changemakers) - June 4, 2025
- Celebrating Children’s Day 2025: Honoring Our Greatest Treasures - May 27, 2025
- FOH TEENS LEADERSHIP CLUB MAY 2025 - May 13, 2025
- FOH PARENT SEMINAR 2025 - May 13, 2025
- EVERY CHILD DESERVES A VOICE: UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTING CHILD RIGHTS - April 30, 2025
- 1ST ANNUAL TEENS LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP GYEYIDNA COMMUNITY 2025 - April 25, 2025
