EFFective and Innovative approaChes for resilIENT PARENTING Erasmus Project

Project Title

EFFective and Innovative approaChes for resilIENT PARENTING

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for adult education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2019

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Health and wellbeing; Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong)learning; Inclusion – equity

Project Summary

The project aims to build the capacity of parents for delivering high quality parenting, thus increasing parents’ and children’s well-being and development.

Due to the rapid and profound changes in technology and societal demands, parenting competencies are considered to have a vital role on the development of future generations of EU citizens and societies, (Hermanns, 2012- Parenting support in Europe). Parenting support has gained interest from policymakers at the European level (Committee of Ministers recommendations on Council of Europe policy to support positive parenting, 2006; the parenting support policy brief- European Commission 2013) who in their turn recognize the significance of parental role on children’s development and well-being. In modern, fast pacing societies, the role of a parent is constantly changing. Parents need the acquisition of updated lifelong key competences to respond to the current and future societal demands. Delivering competent and quality level of parenting to children is not only linked, to positive development outcomes among children, but to parent’s well-being as well (Gavidia-Payne et al., 2015). There is a growing body of literature discussing the value of educational programs to support parents build child-rearing competencies, thus improving their own and children’s well-being (e.g. Rodrigo, et al., 2012; Rodrigo et al., 2016).

The consortium includes six partner organisations from five countries, who are experts in the field of in the field of parenting support, social and civic skills training, adult education and educational technology. By cooperating in a transnational participatory context, we will develop innovative practices and exchange knowledge that will raise parents’ awareness as well as by providing them with appropriate knowledge, skills and competences on delivering quality parenting.

The project’s objectives which are to:
• Build the competencies of parents to be more resilient and efficient on their parental role.
• Develop quality resources to increase resilient parenting.
• Improve the overall quality of parenting support in the participating countries
• Increasing awareness on effective parenting skills among EU citizens.

Outputs
A Handbook to build the capacity of parents, for delivering high-quality and efficient parenting.

E-learning space and digital learning resources: It includes the design and development of an eLearning space which will act as a one-stop-shop providing instant access to the full suite of resources developed in this project including e-learning blended modules, videos, and a suite of digital resources that will be collected by the consortium. .

Impact assessment study and practice recommendations: The aim of this output is to conduct an impact assessment from the implementation of the trainings and resources with at least 200 parents in all partner countries. Parents will participate in blended learning sessions (face to face/F2F and online), be trained to use skills in their daily practice and participate in group work activities showcasing best practices.

Policy Recommendations Report: This output will provide recommendations for both practitioners and policy makers.

The impact of this project will be of great value for the parenting support system. Parents will be able to obtain a deeper knowledge on how to deliver high quality parenting, thus increasing their own and children’s well-being and development. The experts and stakeholders themselves will be also able to better understand the value of promoting high quality parenting practices and how it can contribute in strengthening social inclusion, health, and well-being of EU citizens. For the dissemination and communication of this project, a website will be developed along with the project’s Facebook page. A social media campaign will also take place in order to spread awareness on the need for raising awareness on project outputs and its value.

As a final note, the consortium aspires that project’s results will serve as useful tools for finding a common ground in the EU, regarding parenting support initiatives.

Project Website

http://efficientparenting.eu

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 187008 Eur

Project Coordinator

Fundatia de Abilitare Speranta & Country: RO

Project Partners

• PANEPISTIMIO AIGAIOU
• NEOPHYTOS CH CHARALAMBOUS (INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT LTD)
• CENTRE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LTD-CARDET
• CENTRO PER LO SVILUPPO CREATIVO DANILO DOLCI
• The Rural Hub CLG