DBE-E³ joined radio personality Elana Afrika on her podcast series Baby Brunch to promote parent engagement to develop skills for the 21st century. The Provincial Support Officer for DBE-E³ in KwaZulu Natal, Sandrina Govendar, shared insights with Elana on the importance of creating a safe environment in the home, with a particular focus on the shy child. 

It is important for parents to create environments that allow shy children to express themselves in ways that align with their preferences, and that foster their social and emotional development. It is beneficial to help shy children develop social skills at a pace that is comfortable for them. Therefore it is imperative that both parents and educators create safe psychological environments for every child to thrive holistically. Children should feel comfortable to take calculated risks, make mistakes and learn from these mistakes.

Listen to this episode of the Baby Brunch podcast for more.