Doha, April 14 (QNA) - The Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, has emphasized that the launch of the Parenting Center "Kanaf," marks a practical translation of evidence into institutional action.

This came during the participation of the Executive Director of DIFI Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi in a panel discussion titled “Enhancing Institutional Integration in Supporting Parenting and Building Conscious Families” held on the sidelines of the center’s launch and moderated by Director of Advocacy and Outreach at DIFI Dr. Khalid Al Naama, with the participation of representatives from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education, Public Health, and Endowments and Islamic Affairs.

The discussion focused on the strategic importance of institutional coordination in strengthening parenting support systems and enabling families to navigate the changing social and digital realities shaping children’s development today.

During the session, Dr. Al Emadi highlighted findings from DIFI’s 2019 report 'Parenting Programs in the Arab region', noting that the most impactful programs were those that provided parents with practical tools for communication, behavior management, and building relationships with their children.

She also noted that DIFI’s research on adolescent wellbeing has shown that structured, practical interventions can make a measurable difference in everyday life. Findings from the study revealed that the percentage of families spending more than 30 hours per week with their families increased from 29 percent to 45 percent, which demonstrates the tangible impact of organized, evidence-based parenting support on family interaction.

She added that the establishment of Kanaf would not have been possible without the national appetite that places family at the center of its national agendas and strategies, in addition to the leading role that the Ministry of Social Development and Family has taken in enhancing family wellbeing and empowering families in Qatar. (QNA)