ParentED Analysis: 48% of students use artificial intelligence, while 31% rely on the technology to receive solutions for assignments and homework
48% of young people aged 12–17 – including those in Romania – use artificial intelligence apps, and nearly half of them have been instructed by their teachers on how to do so.
Half of Europeans at risk of depression, with growing impact on children Over 80% of brain development occurs before the age of 3
More than half of Europeans (57%) are at risk of depression, according to the latest report published by Eurofound.
Romanians rank among the top in the EU for hours worked, and families are paying the price: Half of parents say stress is affecting their relationship with their children
Data confirms this phenomenon: 6 out of 10 Romanian parents report struggling with stress and chronic fatigue, and the situation is even more acute for those with young children.
Two International Parenting Thought Leaders, Alfie Kohn and Erica Komisar, to Speak at ParentED Fest
Romania’s parenting event that really matters Takes Place on October 17–18, in Bucharest
ParentED Fest – About Mission, Shared Values and Gratitude
Tomorrow marks the start of ParentED Fest 2025 – two full days of inspiration and connection, bringing together powerful voices, authentic messages, and real resources for parents.
70% of 10-Year-Olds Own a Smartphone ParentED Fest: Summer Break – A Key Opportunity for Family Reconnection and Digital Balance
Maggie Dent warns of the potential damage technology can inflict on childhood: “We are stealing play from childhood.”
14 Cases of Domestic Violence per Hour in Romania in the First Months of 2025 | ParentED: Early Parental Education Can Save Lives
In the first four months of 2025, there was an average of approximately 14 cases of domestic violence per hour in Romania.
Dr. MacNamara shares her insights on how we can better understand children’s behavior – a ParentED Fest x Urban Mowgli Podcast
Dr. MacNamara shares her insights on how we can better understand children’s behavior, why connection must come before correction, and how to build a relationship that truly nourishes them — emotionally and psychologically.
ParentEd: While Romanians argue about politics on social media and TV, children absorb all the chaos
Loud screens and noise stress young children and affect their development
ParentED Analysis: Emotional Validation, Essential in Child Development: 96% of Children Who Experience Empathy Are More Persistent
A 2024 study shows that when adults recognize and accept young children’s emotions, they become more capable of handling frustrations and being more persistent, including in school activities
ParentED Fest Analysis: Parental mental load – an overlooked issue: 79% of daily tasks are handled by mothers
Specialists emphasize that this unequal distribution of “invisible work” can have significant consequences on family balance and parents’ mental health, requiring awareness and a more equitable redistribution of tasks.
ParentED Fest Analysis: Children’s Mental Health – A Growing Concern: Approximately half of all mental disorders develop before the age of 18
Global statistics show that 1 in 7 youngsters aged 10 to 19 face a mental health disorder.
Exploring the emotional and psychological journey of early parenthood with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe x Urban Mowgli
With Dr. Lapointe’s expertise in child development and Diana’s passion for supporting parents, this interview offers valuable perspectives and practical advice for navigating the parenting journey with confidence and compassion.
Romanian parents Increasingly Open to Learning New Approaches to Parenting. Romania Has a National Strategy for Supporting Parents
Renowned Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Shefali are coming to Bucharest in October 2025.
How to raise children with intention and mindfulness – Dr Shefali x Diana Balan
Dr. Shefali shares her wisdom on how conscious parenting fosters healthy relationships and supports both children and parents in their personal growth.
Dr. Shefali, for the first time in Romania: A slap for a child means they are worthless. Parenting is actually about parents.
The first lie we tell ourselves as parents is that parenting is about the child. It’s not, it’s about the parents!