Spring Evening University will bring up-to-date issues of modern parenting

Parenting today is undergoing significant change. Generations are growing up in a digital world, under the pressure of social networks, information overload and constantly changing social expectations. Parents are faced with questions that previous generations did not encounter, such as how to set boundaries in the online space, how to talk to children about emotions, how to manage pressure to perform while maintaining healthy family relationships.

What does it mean to be a good parent in today's society? Is modern parenting more demanding than it used to be, or do we, on the contrary, have more tools and support? How is the role of father and mother in the family changing and what does today's society expect from parents? We will talk about how parenting is developing, what challenges it brings and how to maintain common sense and perspective in it at the discussion on the topic of Modern Parenting.

The aim of the regular UCM discussion format is to present current social topics through attractive discussions with external guests and experts from the academic environment. This discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the premises of Malý Berlín at Štefániková 4 in Trnava. Admission is free for all visitors. The discussion will be followed by a reception with refreshments.

Who are our participants?
Ivana "Daša" Hodasová is the co-founder and host of the Mama Gang podcast. In her episodes, she talks openly about motherhood without idealization, the pressure for perfection, relationships and the mental health of parents. Through authentic interviews, she creates a space for sharing experiences and support among parents who are trying to find a balance between family, work and personal life.

Dominika Doktorová has been working at the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava since 2014. As part of her psychological scientific activities, she focuses on the issues of cognitive psychology, general psychology, psychobiology and neuropsychology. In his scientific and research activities, he focuses mainly on individual cognitive processes and the possibilities of stimulating or eliminating them in order to increase the quality of life in children, adults and aging individuals.

Michal Červený is a Slovak journalist working in the editorial office of Denník N, where he was the head of the sports editorial office until September 2024. He is currently, together with Rasťa Kačmár, the author and presenter of the podcast Otcovia v plienkach, in which he opens up topics of modern fatherhood, partner relationships and everyday parental challenges. In his interviews, he brings his personal experience as a father and at the same time a broader perspective on how the role of men in the family and society is changing.