Active Parenting

This course will show you:

* Why children misbehave and how to redirect them

* Nonviolent discipline that really works

* How to build courage and character in your child

* Opening up the lines of communication with your children - before the challenging teen years

* How to prevent problems with drugs, alcohol, violence, and sex

* How to stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!

Here's what you'll be learning:

The Active Parent

Styles of parenting
The method of choice
How brain development affects children’s behaviour and decision-making
Session IV: Building Courage & Self-Esteem

The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
The power of encouragement
Session II: Cooperation & Communication

Who owns the problem?
Using active communication
Feelings, empathy, and problem-solving
Session V: Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior

Why children misbehave
Eliminating power struggles
Handling anger
Problem-solving with FLAC (as seen on “Oprah”)
Session III: Responsibility & Discipline

Effective non-violent discipline
“I” messages
Logical consequences
Session VI: Active Parenting for School Success

7 Smart Things for School Success
Structuring homework time
Family talks
How to start now to prevent future use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs