Parenting Curriculums: Families Make the Difference

Recognising that children follow different developmental stages and that the parent-child relationship changes accordingly, the IRC has divided its parenting program into 3 main groups to provide specific and intentional attention to the different needs of young children, school aged children and adolescents. The FMD program is therefore divided into:

• A parenting program for parents of children aged 0-5 years, which focuses on establishing the strong bond between parent and child to support health brain development and a nurturing environment for young children.   
• A parenting program for parents of children 6-11 years, which focuses on supporting children with growing independence, while providing supportive, guidance and encouragement.  
• A parenting program for parents of adolescents aged 12-18, which focused on the changing needs of adolescents, their behavior and how to communicate effectively with adolescents, providing the careful balance of space and guidance and support as they transition to adulthood.