Programmes in practice: “Parenting for Lifelong Health” with Dr. Jamie M. Lachman

Better Care Network

In this webinar, Care2Practice's Lucy Hillier will talk to Jamie Lachman, founder and director of Clowns Without Borders South Africa, about the “Parenting for Life Long Health” programme which is being implementing in several countries in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region. Together they consider the strengths of the approach embodied by the programme, what has been learned so far, and the implications for children’s care. They also discuss experiences implementing the programme in different countries and contexts. 

The recording of Care2Practice’s live interview with Dr Jamie Lachman on the Parenting for Lifelong Health programme is now available. Follow the link here and use the password provided below:

  • Password: Peh69T6a

In the interview, Lachman also spoke about a pilot of the parenting programme in Uganda which focuses on family reintegration of children.

Don't forget to visit the C2P platform to read some resources shared by Jamie on Parenting for Lifelong Health:

  • Responsive parenting - a strategy to prevent violence, Early Childhood Matters June 2014
  • Sinovuyo Caring Families Programme for Young Children
  • Sinovuyo Caring Families Programme for Parents and Teens