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Parenting In The Forest
Welcome to Parenting in the Forest! Parenthood can be a wild adventure filled with love, laughter, and challenges. From sleepless nights to endless questions, navigating the world of parenting can sometimes feel like wandering through a dense forest. But fear not, in this community, we are here to support each other, share experiences, and grow together as we journey through the ups and downs of raising tiny humans. So grab a virtual cup of tea and join us as we explore the joys and complexities of parenting in the Forest! 🌿🐼 #ParentingInTheForest
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- 11 hours from now @ 19:00
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Hosted on Wednesday by Tinashe Kushata
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Open Conversations as a Shield Against Teen Suicide →
- Talking about mental health can be life-saving. In this powerful session for Teen Suicide Prevention Week, Registered Counsellor Tinashe Kushata explores the importance of open conversations in protecting teens from crisis. Learn how to break down barriers, create a culture of trust, and empower teens to share their struggles without...
- 12 hours from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Wednesday by Jams :)!
South Africa United States of America
- Preventing Body Image and Eating Disorders in Children with Kirsten Hunneyball →
- Fostering a healthy body image from an early age is essential in preventing eating disorders and promoting self-esteem. Join Kirsten Hunneyball, a Specialist Life and Recovery Coach with expertise in eating disorders, lifestyle health, and spiritual development, as she shares insights on how to nurture a positive relationship with food...
- 16 hours from now @ 00:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Adam Yasmin
South Africa United States of America
- Teaching Kids to Navigate Friendships →
- In this session, explore how to support your children in building healthy relationships. Learn strategies to guide them through the ups and downs of friendships with confidence and empathy. Adam is a former UX designer turned certified digital well-being educator. He brings 15 years of Chinese tea culture study &...
- 1 day from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Mbali Mashaba
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Recognizing the Signs Early to Protect Your Child →
- Early intervention can make all the difference in a teen’s mental health journey. Parent Coach Ayanda Tetyana leads this insightful session for Teen Suicide Prevention Week, helping parents recognize warning signs before a crisis. Gain practical strategies to identify distress, offer support, and create a nurturing environment where your child...
- 1 day from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Reoikantse Shadi
South Africa United States of America
- Monthly Breastfeeding Support Group →
- Join us to connect with other new moms, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into navigating the emotional journey of motherhood. Nan, a retired GP and IBCLC, has been with La Leche League for over 40 years, helping mothers breastfeed for 45 years. Ute, originally from Germany and now in...
- 1 day from now @ 23:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Casey Feicht
South Africa United States of America
- Managing Anxiety While Raising Children →
- Learn how to balance the demands of parenting with self-care practices to manage anxiety. Explore mindfulness techniques and stress reduction strategies tailored for parents. Casey Feicht is a Master Certified NLP Coach and Life and Health Wellness Coach with over twenty years of experience, blending coaching, mindfulness, and various techniques...
- 2 days from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Friday by Laura Timbrook NBC-HWC
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Building Family Resilience During a Teen’s Mental Health Struggle →
- When a teen is struggling, the whole family is affected. Join Work Wellness Advocate and Corporate Health Strategist Laura Timbrook for this essential session on strengthening family resilience. Discover ways to navigate challenges together, foster emotional support, and build a family dynamic that promotes healing and connection during difficult times....
- 3 days from now @ 13:00
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Hosted on Saturday by Tamaryn Spandiel
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: The Power of Connection: How Parental Bonds Protect Teens →
- Strong parental bonds can be a teen’s greatest safeguard against mental health struggles. Clinical Psychologist Tamaryn Spandiel leads this impactful session, exploring how to build deep, meaningful connections that provide teens with emotional security. Learn how to strengthen communication, cultivate trust, and create a protective environment that supports their well-being....
- 4 days from now @ 11:00
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Hosted on Sunday by ShenaazMoos
South Africa United States of America
- Parenting Series with Shenaaz Moos →
- This parenting series offers a space to explore various topics, from essential skills to conscious parenting, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. By focusing on healing the parent, it strengthens parent-child relationships through practical tools like love languages and inner child healing. Shenaaz is a registered counselor who is passionate about increasing...
- 4 days from now @ 14:00
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Hosted on Sunday by Reoikantse Shadi
South Africa United States of America
- Attachment Styles and Parenting Techniques →
- This session covers how different parenting techniques impact your child’s attachment style. Learn how to create a nurturing environment that fosters secure attachments and healthy emotional development. Reo is a registered counselor with a passion for trauma psychology. Her life purpose is to destigmatize and raise awareness towards understanding suicidology...
- 4 days from now @ 19:00
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Hosted on Sunday by plum10
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Mitigating the Mental Health Toll of Modern Teen Life →
- Limor Katz, a counsellor and life coach specializing in adolescent mental health, helps teens navigate stress, social pressures, and self-identity challenges. In this session, Limor shares practical strategies to build resilience, emotional balance, and a supportive environment. October provides educational and supportive content only. It's not a replacement for professional...
- 5 days from now @ 11:00
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Hosted on Monday by Michelle Mackrell
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Life, Hope and Healing after Suicide. →
- Supporting a teen in crisis is emotionally overwhelming for parents. Join Registered Counsellor and School Counselling specialist Michelle Mackrell as she shares strategies to manage your own emotions while being a steady source of support for your child. Learn how to maintain balance, build coping mechanisms, and navigate this journey...
- 5 days from now @ 19:00
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Hosted on Monday by Desirae
South Africa United States of America
- Parent Support Group for Parents with Special Needs Children →
- Join Parent Reality as they unpack the unique challenges and circumstances parents of children with special needs have. This session is open to parents to find a community and connection. Desirae is in full-time ministry for families who have a child or spouse with special needs and for women who...
- 6 days from now @ 18:00
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Hosted on Tuesday by Henn
South Africa United States of America
- Teen Suicide Prevention: Building Emotional Safety Nets for Your Teen →
- Every teen deserves a strong emotional support system. In this vital session, Registered Counsellor Henning Gericke delves into how parents and caregivers can build emotional safety nets that help teens feel secure and valued. Learn key strategies to encourage honest conversations, reinforce self-worth, and create a home where teens know...
- 1 week from now @ 17:00
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Hosted on Wednesday by Sizwe Savale
South Africa United States of America
- Parenting Beyond Perfection →
- Let go of the pressure to be a perfect parent and embrace the beauty of imperfections. This session explores how parents and children can grow together through mistakes, fostering resilience, connection, and a positive family dynamic. Sizwe is a dedicated social worker with a deep passion for creating positive change...
- 1 week from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Wednesday by wandile dladla
South Africa United States of America
- Raising Boys Who Embrace Emotional Strength →
- In a world that often discourages emotional vulnerability in boys, how can we nurture resilience and emotional intelligence? Join Wandile Mojapelo, a certified Heal Your Life Teacher and Life Coach, for a powerful session on raising boys who embrace emotional strength. Learn practical strategies to help boys express their emotions,...
- 1 week from now @ 00:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Adam Yasmin
South Africa United States of America
- Unlearning Toxic Parenting Patterns →
- In this session, discover how to break free from unhelpful parenting behaviors you may have inherited. Learn how to create a healthier, more intentional parenting style. Adam is a former UX designer turned certified digital well-being educator. He brings 15 years of Chinese tea culture study & practice to facilitation...
- 1 week from now @ 11:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Lyr Weltsman
South Africa United States of America
- Fostering Secure Attachments in Toddlers →
- Explore techniques for building secure attachments in young children through consistent caregiving, emotional support, and trust-building. This session provides practical guidance for parents of toddlers. Lyr Weltsman is a child, adolescent, and family counselor with a passion and specializations in CBT, anxiety, family and parental counseling, and mood disorders. October...
- 1 week from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Thursday by ShenaazMoos
South Africa United States of America
- The Art of Co-Parenting →
- Discover strategies for successful co-parenting, whether you're separated, divorced, or simply sharing parenting duties. Learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and prioritize your child's well-being. Shenaaz is a registered counselor who is passionate about increasing consciousness of individuals so that they live an authentic life, filled with self love,...
- 1 week from now @ 11:00
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Hosted on Sunday by ShenaazMoos
South Africa United States of America
- Balancing Love and Limits with Your Children →
- Set boundaries with warmth to nurture responsibility and respect in children. Shenaaz is a registered counselor who is passionate about increasing consciousness of individuals so that they live an authentic life, filled with self love, self acceptance and self compassion. Life blossoms with joyous possibilities after that. October provides educational...
- 1 week from now @ 14:00
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Hosted on Sunday by Kaylee Julian
South Africa United States of America
- The Mom Guilt Detox →
- As moms, we're bombarded with unrealistic ideals that foster self-doubt and guilt. This liberating session provides a judgment-free space to release those pressures through honest discussions and mindset shifts that quiet the inner critic. Kaylee is a counselor with a passion for children, adolescents, but also works with adults, and...
- 1 week from now @ 10:00
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Hosted on Tuesday by Lyr Weltsman
South Africa United States of America
- Navigating the Teen Years →
- Learn effective strategies to strengthen trust and communication with your teenager. This session offers insights into understanding adolescent behavior, fostering open dialogue, and creating a supportive environment for growth, ensuring a lasting, positive parent-teen relationship. Lyr Weltsman is a child, adolescent, and family counselor with a passion and specializations in...
- 2 weeks from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Wednesday by KaraboMokoena
South Africa United States of America
- Building secure Attachment with our Kids →
- Karabo Mokoena, journalist, founder of Black Mom Chronicles, and conscious parenting advocate, unpacks the foundations of secure attachment. Learn how to nurture emotional safety, trust, and resilience in your child, fostering a strong parent-child bond for lifelong mental well-being.
- 2 weeks from now @ 00:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Adam Yasmin
South Africa United States of America
- Raising Tech-Wise Kids in a World Full of Screens →
- In today's digital world, screens are everywhere – TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers. Join us to learn practical strategies to break your family's screen addiction cycle. Adam will provide a step-by-step game plan to reclaim your kids from the clutches of digital obsession. Adam is a former UX designer turned certified...
- 2 weeks from now @ 11:00
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Hosted on Thursday by Lyr Weltsman
South Africa United States of America
- Emotional Intelligence for Kids →
- Equip your children with the tools to understand and manage their emotions. This session covers activities and discussions to develop emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. Lyr Weltsman is a child, adolescent, and family counselor with a passion and specializations in CBT, anxiety, family and parental counseling, and mood...
- 2 weeks from now @ 20:00
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Hosted on Thursday by ShenaazMoos
South Africa United States of America
- How Parenting Impacts Future Relationships →
- Discover how early child-parent relationships shape future romantic and social relationships. This session focuses on the long-term effects of parenting styles on a child’s emotional well-being and adult attachment style. Shenaaz is a registered counselor who is passionate about increasing consciousness of individuals so that they live an authentic life,...
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