ParentingPositive and constructive parenting is probably the most important, difficult and rewarding experience we will ever encounter. The training we normally receive to do this all important work occurs in bits and pieces. Parents learn through memories of their own childhood, through the advice and criticism of their family and friends, through the media, reading and their own experiences of parenting.
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Parent Success ProgramCurriculumBonding and AttachmentA baby cries, a parent soothes and a bond is formed. This process establishes a pattern that determines the way the child will relate to the world. Many issues can develop that complicate life and these will be discussed. Structure and Discipline Participants learn that structure is a path that is chosen by the parent(s) which provides safety and security to the child. The importance of consistency is highly stressed. Discipline is described as an enforced structure. Techniques and methods are discussed. Mothering/Fathering These are distinct and unique roles in family life that together offers the child a balanced developmental support. Blending Parental Roles Integrating separate roles can be complicated and difficult in the intact family and more difficult in the separated family. Guidelines and methods are offered. Parent systems that are problematic and constructive are both discussed. Child Development 0-2 Birth, post-partum depression, infancy and the early toddler years are discussed. This class is highly beneficial to new parents. Child Development 2-5 The beginning of independence, creativity, imagination and fantasy are discussed. Changes in the characteristics of play are also described. Child Development 6-10 The latency aged child including social, emotional and cognitive changes are discussed. Child Development 11-14 Early adolescent and middle school experiences are discussed in relation to social, emotional and cognitive changes. Child Development 15-Adult The adolescent 's coming of age and growth towards autonomy along with the parent's changing role. Empathetic Listening When we open ourselves to receive and share our children's feelings, we convey and build trust, respect and lay the groundwork for collaborative problem solving. Pushed to the Limit and Can't Take it Anymore. Anger Management techniques are described as a way of getting through a difficult time in the present. Developing stategic methods to get children back on the "path" is discussed at length as the best method of preventing a crisis and to plan against its occurrence. Chores and Allowance Work and rewards are an intrinsic part of our society. Children need to develop a positive relationship with work beginning at an early age and to expect some type of reward whether intrinsic or concrete. Family Time, Play & Activity Much of a child's identity and esteem is based on the way their family relates. Through planned and spontaneous play and activites, families directly impact their children's values, themes, mission statements and labels. Parent/Child out in Public Children contend with new, confusing and unexpected phenomenon when in public. Parents should systematically prepare their children to continue responding to cues and take directions. Sibling Rivalry Sibling rivalry is one of the most irritating and persistent problems that parens encounter. Some causes, dynamics and remedies of this are discussed. Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll (Coming of Age Issues) In our society, we are limited in the coming of age rituals experienced by our children. We promote parents to employ as many positive features and safe guards as possible for our children's adolescent growth and development. Domestic Violence Domestic violence occurs at an epidemic rate in our country. We discuss definitions of abuse and its effect on children. Stopping the violence and protecting our children is the primary goal of this discussion.
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