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Self Care for families and those caring for them
Caring for others can be a big responsibility. When we consider the various factors and adversities that families face, being a supportive, encouraging friend might feel overwhelming. It is important that those providing care to families take care of them
Supporting families to positively parent their children in the First Thousand Days.
How were you disciplined by adult family members? Many times we discipline our children in the ways that we experienced when we were younger. But is this healthy and good for children? What are non-violent ways that parents or adult caregivers can raise t
Caring for families experiencing grief and loss
1 in 4 women in South Africa will experience a miscarriage (the loss of a baby before 21 weeks of pregnancy) or stillbirth (loss of a baby after 21 weeks of pregnancy) and despite these statistics this topic is rarely spoken about. Society tends to neglec
Caring for families with children with disabilities in the FTD
“Cursed” – a word that may have been used to describe a child who has a disability. Parents may be blamed for their child’s condition. Churches have an important role to play in supporting and strengthening families who find themselves in this space. Chur
Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy and the local church
South Africa has one of the highest rates of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum rates in the world. Alcohol and other substances have a powerfully negative impact on the unborn and young child. There are many contributing factors that are at play here and the local
Teenage Pregnancy and the role of the local church
The term ‘teenage pregnancy’ will bring up a range of emotions, attitudes and issues. It is a complex issue and affects many families and communities. These are children, giving birth to children and require intentional support and care in order to thrive
Becoming an FTD-Friendly Church: How to pray with and for families
One of the many things that churches have in common is that they pray. Churches have been utilising this powerful spiritual practice for millennia. Regardless of language, resources, size of church or denominational preferences, churches can be praying fo
Becoming an FTD-Friendly Church: How to equip and prepare parents
For many first-time parents, they don’t know what to expect. There are so many changes that they are facing and perhaps don’t know what questions to even ask. Providing intentional Equipping and Preparing for parents is an powerful way of setting mom, dad
Becoming an FTD-Friendly Church: How to create warm and welcoming spaces
The local church sends messages to every person that walks through the doors. What message is your church sending to families with children in the first thousand days? Is it a warm and welcoming space for families in this unique stage? One of the features
Nurturing Care Framework: Nutrition, focusing on breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not a one woman’s job. There are so many important reasons to breastfeed children for as long as possible. But it is hard. And communities and family can be supporting and encouraging mothers to do this important job. Children all over th