The Professional Parenting Qualification Programme adopts an approach centred on knowledge sustainability and experience-sharing. Beyond equipping participants with parenting knowledge and skills, it enables them to benefit from the experience of previous graduates and actively contribute to sharing knowledge with new participants, ensuring continuity in learning and extending the programme\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n
This approach has been demonstrated through the participation of graduates from previous cohorts in sharing their knowledge and experience with participants in the second and third cohorts. This reflects the evolution of participants\u2019 roles from recipients of knowledge to contributors to its dissemination, reinforcing the concept of community participation in supporting family empowerment programmes.<\/p>\n
The programme has graduated 20 participants in its first cohort, 18 in its second cohort and 16 in its third cohort, bringing the total to 54 graduates.<\/p>\n
Empowering Parents and Strengthening Family Stability<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Dr Ahmed Al Hashemi, CEO of the Regulation and Community Services Sector at Dubai\u2019s Community Development Authority, affirmed that the \u2018Wesal\u2019 initiative reflects CDA\u2019s commitment to investing in parenting capabilities and strengthening family prevention, in support of family stability and community cohesion.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cWe believe that equipping parents with knowledge and parenting skills is an investment in the future of generations. The sustainability of family programmes\u2019 impact is achieved by engaging participants in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences, supporting the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 in building more stable and cohesive families.\u201d<\/p>\n Family Prevention Begins with Awareness<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n The programme focuses on developing family communication skills, understanding children\u2019s psychological, emotional and educational needs, and adopting positive approaches to behavioural challenges. It also promotes constructive dialogue, guidance and mutual understanding within the family, helping parents build relationships based on trust, respect and emotional support.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the programme reinforces the concept of family prevention by equipping parents to identify parenting challenges at an early stage and address them with greater awareness, while strengthening their ability to provide a safe and supportive family environment for their children\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n Dr Naama Khalfan Al Shamsi, Director of the Family Development Department at CDA, highlighted the programme\u2019s focus on translating parenting knowledge into positive practices that strengthen family communication and enhance parents\u2019 understanding of their children\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n She said: \u201cWe are proud to see graduates from previous cohorts sharing their knowledge and experience with new participants. This strengthens continuity in learning, broadens the programme\u2019s reach and contributes to embedding a culture of positive parenting within families and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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