Parenting for purpose
The key to learning about brain development is to knowing and understanding that our children’s brains are not fully developed before they are 25 years🤓😬. Long time, I hear you say… it is indeed, so brace yourself for the journey!
Hands up to those who became parents with under developed brains …. 🙋🏾♀️
This isn’t to shame anyone but to create a place to reflect and think :
So what does that mean to my parenting journey?
How did my experience shape the relationship I have with my child/ren?
Who else was/ is helping me in my transitioning and journey?
How am I thriving in this space?
What do I do with what I know now?
In many non western cultures of the global majority, a village/ community is there to help raise a child hence some of the challenges of having children young were mitigated. The turbulent teen years were dealt with by a community so the nuclear family did not feel it that much. For those of us who grew up in Zimbabwe in the 90s and beyond we know how the christian values and beliefs shaped us even for those whose parents didn’t actively practice christianity. Gospel songs were everywhere and pretty much what we listened to especially in public places eg in commuter buses, shops and malls. So imagine the impact that had on our minds and well being!
Fast forward to now, where families are dispersed and all over… what does that mean to be a PARENT in this fast paced world?
How are you minding your child’s brain?
What sort of things can you do as a parent to support positive brain development? How can you look after yourself during what is sometimes termed ‘turbulent teen years’?
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For now, remain intentional 🌱