Parenting Children - August 13, 2012

Day 1 - Introduction

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

An introduction to the parenting children course.
•   any expectations to be perfect parents are unrealistic and unhelpful
•  no instant recipe or formula for bringing up children
•  different situations and different children call for different approaches
•  some general principles that apply to all families
•  value of discussions with other parents
•  challenge of pace of life today
•  vital for parents to invest enough time and energy into family life

Question:
What about parenting gives you the most joy today?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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1. Don’t compare

  • value each child for his/her uniqueness
  • avoid labeling
  • don’t make one look good by putting another down

What could help you listen effectively to your child(ren) particularly when they are expressing negative emotions such as hurt, anger, disappointment, or sadness?

 

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