Welcome to Family First New JA (FFNJA)
Practical Guidance for Raising Stronger Children & Families At Family First New JA (FFNJA), we are committed to transforming the lives of families in Jamaica by offering practical guidance and actionable steps that empower parents to raise stronger, more resilient children. In a world where parenting often feels overwhelming and isolating, we aim to provide […]
Understanding Memory Loss: A Deeper Dive into Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Introduction to Memory Loss Memory loss is a significant health concern globally. It’s when an individual’s ability to remember information, events, or people decreases. This can be temporary or progressing into a more serious, irreversible condition. It is a condition that is not merely about forgetting where you placed your keys but stretches into […]
Parents Crucial Contributions to Children’s Development
By FamilyFirstNJA 9/12/2024 The Role of Parents Parents’ contributions are of crucial importance in fostering your children’s learning abilities and ability to make good judgment. Parents, as the first educators of their children play a vital role in their learning process. Moreover, parents’ involvement can foster a positive attitude towards learning. Children who perceive their […]
#24 Encourage and Monitor Your Child’s Use of Technology
According to the Webster’s Dictionary, technology is defined as the application of knowledge to practical purposes. This is a good thing especially for the industrial sector and world trade. Through the continued advancement of technology, the internet was developed. The internet is a vast network that connects computers all over the world. It is the […]
#23 Teach your child how to learn from constructive criticism
According to Rachel Aydt in her article, The Know-it-All Phase: suddenly your kid thinks he’s an expert at everything. We’ve got ways to give your wise guy some insight the know-it-all phase in a child is likely to affect 7-8 years old. The reason for a child “know-it-all” attitude according to Aydt, “when kids become […]
