Parenting

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    Workshop Parent

    "Experiencing this material with other parents and our mindful leader resulted in a deep paradigm shift. Many of the tools are already helping to harmonize the details (even though I am very much only beginning), and in the big picture."

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    Workshop Parent

    "What a great class. Super fun, enlightening and heartfelt.  Thank you so much for introducing us to all of this!"

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Parenting with Positive Discipline

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    Teaches that Mistakes are Opportunities to Learn

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    Teaches Kindness and Firmness at the Same Time

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    Connection before Correction

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    Is Based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs

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    Supports Social Equality; Dignity and Respect for Everyone

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If you are looking to trade power struggles for harmony and cooperation, then you are in the right place!



Developing Capable Young People







Positive Discipline is a program designed to teach young people to become responsible, resourceful members of their communities. Based on the best selling “Positive Discipline” books by Jane Nelsen and others, it promotes self-discipline: doing the right thing when no one is watching, forcing, or bribing. This happens when we model and teach our children important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. Positive Discipline teaches adults to employ kindness and firmness at the same time, and is neither punitive nor permissive.

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TRAUMA INFORMED

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BRAIN SCIENCE INFORMED

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DEVELOPMENTALLY  APPROPRIATE

Positive Discipline is for everyone! It is a sustainable parenting method, meaning it is applicable to children of any age, from birth through the teenage years. Because of its focus on respect, communication, and solutions, you will find many of the tools and concepts to be applicable to adult relationships as well.

How is it different?

From other parenting programs? Many other parenting programs focus only on the behavior (for tantrums do this; for whining do that). Even “positive” parenting methods often employ punishment (sometimes disguised as “consequences”) in an attempt to modify behavior. Positive Discipline addresses the belief behind the behavior, and eliminates all punishment and rewards in favor of encouragement. The primary goal of all children is to belong and feel significant. Positive Discipline helps us guide our children toward belonging and significance in ways that are supportive and constructive.

Parenting Workshops

Parenting Parties
These sessions are designed to learn some of the basics of parenting with Positive Discipline. Typically hosted by a parent sponsor for a group of acquaintances, these parenting parties cover basic concepts such as parenting styles, mindset, and practical tools for parenting.

Parenting Workshops

We offer full day and multi-week workshops where we take a deep dive into power struggles, rewards, consequences, and the belief behind the behavior.

Custom Workshops
We can create a custom workshop or class just for you based on topics such as mealtime struggles, sibling rivalry or a topic of your choice. Please contact us!

Resources

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