For most of us parenting is a mystery.
We bring forth a new life filled with promise.
Then, along with the joys of raising our children, we face a new set of challenges at each stage of their development.
Over time we either give up or give in!
None of these give us what we really want: connection, cooperation, calm.
Now, you can relax, because, there is hope, there is a better way.
What I offer you are ways to gain insight, strategies and techniques. You’ll learn how to use them, when to use them and what to say, and be transformed into the parent you really want to be.
You will learn to:
1. Discipline Without Yelling, Nagging or Spanking
No matter how much you yell and nag the kids don’t listen. Effective discipline doesn’t ever have to include yelling, nagging or spanking. Learn powerful strategies that respect both you and your children and teach self-discipline.
2. Deal Effectively with Sibling Rivalry
Once we learn the causes of sibling rivalry we can better learn to curb it. Managed and positively directed rivalry can produce valuable lifelong lessons.
3. Maintain Your Life and Be a Better Parent
Since having children do you feel like you no longer have a life and are struggling to find your identity? Learn how having a life of your own actually makes you a better parent
4. Manage Stress and be the Cool Calm Parent Your Children Need You to Be
Parenting requires us to multitask on a daily basis adding to the normal stress we already face. We can feel under rested and overwhelmed with all we have to do. Realize cooperation and family connection when you learn to prioritize and manage stress.
5. Cope with Your Child’s Negative Feelings
Frustration, disappointment, anger are all natural responses to challenging situations at any age. Giving your child an emotional vocabulary and skills for handling difficult emotions gives them the tools they need for now and later.
6. Set Firm Limits and Maintain Goodwill
Children are yearning for guidance. They want to know what is acceptable in their world. Your goal is to foster and develop your children’s inner self-control. Limits help your child feel safe and secure.
7. Learn How To Deal With Blended Family Issues
Step parenting presents its own set of challenges. Get tips and guidance for easing through the transition, bonding with stepchildren, and dealing with common challenges.
8. End Single Parent Isolation
Parenthood can be downright overwhelming. Taking on so many roles means single parents need more supportive resources and effective strategies than any other group of parents.
In addition to the larger issues we will look at daily challenges such as: