A strong self-esteem is an essential ingredient in a child's positive development. During this webinar parents will reinforce their current skills and learn new tools to help them continue to help their children develop a strong sense of themselves that will be necessary to meet the increasing demands as they grow and mature. We will also identify potential challenges a child will face if they have low self-esteem, and offer guidelines to help parents use encouragement appropriately to support their child's growing self-image.
As children grow and develop, they go through predictable stages with expected behaviors. When parents (or other significant adults) know what to expect, they can let this understanding influence the ways they interact with their children. Understanding child development encourages acceptance of what is typical behavior - even when it is frustrating or unfamiliar. Children have phases of "odd" behaviors that are linked to development. Since all parents worry about their children being "normal," learning about development can either be reassuring or support the need to find resources for a child that may have a delay or disability.
Looking for non-punitive parenting tools to solve power struggles and other behavior challenges? You have come to the right place. These 52 Positive Discipline Parenting Tool Cards provide just that-52 alternatives to punishment that also teach children valuable social and life skills such as self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. These skills help children develop a sense of self-reliance and capability that will serve them throughout their lives.
Minnesota Parents Know is a resource filled with convenient and trusted child development, health and parenting information. The Minnesota Parents Know Website is founded on the belief that parents are the first and most important teacher in a child's life. Parents are likely to benefit, however, from the aid and support of experts' information on child health, development, nutrition and safety in raising strong and healthy children.
Working Family Resource Center offers evidence-based educational resources primarily through the workplace, in order to strengthen individuals, families and communities. Whether you are a Human Resources Professional seeking resources and programs for your employees, or an individual looking for support with parenting, elder care, or work-life balance, Working Family Resource Center has a number of options for you.
The theme for this issue of NCFR Report is “Transitioning to Parenthood.” Our colleagues in research, practice, and family life education share their expertise with us. There are many ways in which families experience this transition: as birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, LGBT parents, single parents, stepparents, grandparents raising grandchildren, and parents who used assistive reproductive technologies, to name a few. Enjoy this substantial and diverse collection of articles on becoming a parent.
