Local materials become learning toys through positive playful parenting
Limited access to educational play materials can restrict opportunities
Better communication and positive discipline are changing one family’s parenting
Many fathers face social, cultural, or practical barriers that limit their involvement in their children's...
Positive playful parenting improves communication and discipline at home
In many homes, communication challenges and harsh disciplinary practices can strain relationships between parents and...
“The whip is no longer my first response”: a quiet parenting shift across rural Gambia
Across many rural communities in The Gambia, harsh discipline has long been seen as the...
ChildFund Establishes 5 Child-Friendly Spaces Amid Conflict in the Fonis
When conflict erupted along the Gambia–Senegal border in February 2022, more than 1,000 boys and...
Men in Nianija Are Redefining Parenting: No More Beating Children, Yes to Spending More Time with Them
Across rural Gambia, many parents and caregivers lack the knowledge and skills to provide nurturing...
“My parents hit me, and I turned out fine.” – Jonsaba and the new tradition of responsive parenting
If you talk to someone who supports the physical discipline of children, chances are that...
Parenting Program Sparks Gender Norm Shift in Central River Region
In Nianija District in the Central River Region, a powerful shift is happening. Men are...