In Search Of Parenting Know-How • Skillful Parenting Lessons Provided
Why take any parenting lessons? Do you know that skillful parenting is not instinctive, and is rarely taught in schools? How are we supposed to know what to do in raising our own children? Many people assume that they should know what to do, by either using common sense or getting good advice from others. To add to the difficulty of 21st century parents, we have heard that it takes a village to raise a child, but Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founding president of the Child Mind Institute, explained that “Parenting is a much more separate, solitary activity than it used to be.” So the “village” today is not always there, leaving many parents out there on their own, trying to do their best.
Learn How to Implement Proven Parenting Methods
To emphasize the continuous learning philosophy, parents can improve the quality of their family life, and make their parenting even better. Parents who are open to new learning can test the methods immediately. There are parenting education programs for all ages and stages.
Research Based Parenting Lessons
The parenting services - parenting workshops, seminars and one-on-one parent coaching that Skillful Parenting conducts are based on the research findings of the following:
- John M. Gottman, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Relationship Research Institute. He is Emeritus Professor of Psychology and is one of the leading research scientists on marriage, relationships, and family
- Dr. Thomas Phelan, Ph.D., is a registered clinical psychologist and author of the best-selling, award winning 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program. He is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting and Attention Deficit Disorder.
- Dr. Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. in counseling psychology, is the founder of Active Parenting Publishers. He created the first video-based format.
- New York University Child Study Center – Thriving Teens Program
About Skillful Parenting
Skillful Parenting helps parents become more skilled in developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with their child. A positive relationship with your child is a key factor in protecting your child in their teen years. We are a resource for parents covering the prenatal stage to teens up to age 14. Whether you are caring for a new baby, feeling sleep-deprived, or dealing with the later years of challenging teens, you can get support and practical advice from us.
Skillful Parenting customizes its parent education programs to the individual needs of parents. Our philosophy is that parents know their child best and parents can learn from each other. In a setting that is supportive and relaxing, parents can learn a framework of skills that empowers them to find individual solutions to their everyday parenting challenges.
Finally you have found the parent “instruction manual” for today’s children.
Whether taking a class, seminar, or one-on-one coaching, you will become more confident having a base of skills to rely upon.
Parenting workshops are based on child development stages – birth, toddler, pre-school, school-age, teens.
- You will learn common childhood characteristics at various stages of child development, including emotional and social development
- You will learn which parenting styles are the most effective in promoting a healthier child
- You will learn about your own nature and learn whether your natural reactions are helpful or hurtful
- You will practice the skills to see what works or can be improved
- You will learn how being a skillful parent can improve your adult relationships.
- You will learn how to effectively apply evidence-based parenting practices.
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