Course Category: School Age

¿Tu hijo pasa mucho tiempo castigado? 

¿Te preocupa ser demasiado estricto o demasiado débil? 

¿Frecuentemente piensas si hay una mejor manera? 

Los niños criados con disciplina positiva tienen mayor confianza y cooperan más. Descubrirás que existen costumbres que los padres repiten de generación en generación y que no funcionan; por el contrario, aumentan el mal comportamiento. 

Quienes participen de esta clase podrán: 

● Reconocer costumbres ineficaces que influyen en el comportamiento de los padres 

● Evitar conductas que pueden dañar la conexión padre e hijo y la autoestima de los niños. 

● Aplica métodos de disciplina, basados en evidencias reales, que son efectivos aun con los niños más desafiantes 

Esta clase funciona mejor cuando es tomada en conjunto con la clase “Deja de regañar y gritar: Establece un ambiente de cooperación” 

This interactive presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. Included will be strategies to: 

● Teach your children digital citizenship 

● Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable 

● Help your child develop a strong moral filter 

● Support your child’s social life online and off 

Screen time is a red-hot issue between parents and children. Parents complain they can’t get screen time under control and kids can’t seem to get enough. Over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, craving for screen time is rapidly accelerating. Class participants will learn practical solutions to this growing challenge. 

Participants will be able to: 

● Identify the opportunities and challenges of screen time 

● Recognize ways that parents may contribute to the problem 

● Identify effects of screen time on brain development and symptoms of digital addiction

● Identify screen free zones for your family 

● Apply guidelines for a healthy digital diet and effective approaches to managing screen time in your family 

How do I know if my child needs therapy? 

What is my role in my child’s therapy? 

How do I know if therapy is working? 

Children develop in unique ways and there is a wide range of behaviors that may be normal for a given child. Some children are especially sensitive, others tend toward the more active, even aggressive side. Parents help children cope with negative emotions and learn to regulate their 

behavior. This is all part of typical child development and the challenges of being a parent At times, children’s difficulties managing their own feelings and their behavior may become more serious or they may last longer than a few weeks. If children are having problems in more than one setting (both at home and at school), if they appear distressed or upset for more than a few weeks, if your efforts to address the problem have not been successful and if their behavior is getting in the way of their normal activities, it may be time to seek guidance from a therapist. 

This class will help you think about how to choose a therapist and what to expect from the therapy experience for your child. You will learn practical ways that you can be helpful to your child and ways you can expect your child’s therapist to help both you and your child. You will learn about the importance of setting realistic goals and how to know if your child and your family are making progress towards those goals. Therapy can make a positive difference for your child and for your relationship, especially when you know how to be an active and positive part of the process.

During this class, you will discover myths that keep parents repeating ineffective discipline techniques that can actually increase misbehavior. You will learn evidence-based, straightforward strategies that increase and sustain child compliance, support child self-worth and strengthen your parent-child relationship. 

No matter the age of your child, you’ve probably experienced some difficulty that’s led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to work together to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship. You will learn how to:

• Talk with your child about problems without judging or criticizing
• Work together as a team to find solutions that work for both parent and child
• Resolve conflicts peacefully and teach these skills to youth so they can solve their own conflicts when you are not there.

 ¿Deseas que sus hijos tengan confianza y cooperen? 

¿Sueñas con un hogar más calmado? 

A veces logras que tu hijo siga instrucciones mediante la intimidación o el miedo. Tal vez has 

llegado a creer que estas son las únicas maneras de hacer que tu hijo coopere. Sin embargo, estas acciones nunca mejoran el comportamiento de tu hijo a largo plazo. Regañar, gritar, amenazar y castigar a tus hijos puede herir la relación padre e hijo y hasta dañar la autoestima de tu hijo. 

Hay maneras más fáciles y mejores de ganar la confianza de tu hijo y lograr su cooperación, todo con el objetivo de lograr una convivencia más sana y un hogar más calmado. 

Participando en esta clase lograrás: 

● Aplicar prácticas de relajación mental que ayudarán a reducir tu estrés y el de tu hijo. ● Construir reglas y rutinas familiares para aumentar la cooperación 

● Aplicar métodos positivos que fortalezcan la conexión padre e hijo 

Esta lección se complementa mejor con nuestra clase “Disciplina Positiva que funciona” 

Even before the Pandemic, mental health disorders were the most common diseases of childhood. Due to the dramatic increase in children and teens entering hospital emergency departments, some are declaring a “pediatric mental health emergency.” Whether your child is doing fine and you want to prevent future mental health issues, or your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or has actually declared suicidal thoughts, you can help. Increase your awareness so that you can be positive and intentional about your relationship with your child. Participants in this class will be able to: Identify and apply relationship strategies and everyday habits that support good mental health in children and teens Recognize the impact of parents’ mental health on the family Recognize and respond to signs in children and teens that more support is needed

Raising healthy children with an ability to sustain meaningful relationships is a challenge even in the most ideal situations. Add on hormones, attitude, personality, technology and shelter-in place – welcome to the tween and teen years! This interactive online class will include a conversation about parenting the independent, emerging adult while still nurturing the playful child within. 

We will talk specifically about building relationships during this very unpredictable time. You will have the opportunity to explore making stronger connections through conversation and confrontation in the context of real-life situations. Participants will be able to: 

● Initiate and maintain an open dialogue 

● Support your child’s social life 

● Broach the difficult subjects 

The way we praise children affects how they see themselves. The language we use can actually help or hinder their desire to learn and their level of effort, as well as their ability to stick with a challenging task. You might be surprised to learn that telling your child how smart they are can actually decrease effort. Research tells us that we can help even discouraged children cope with frustration and see failure as an opportunity to learn rather than giving up. Use specific, powerful feedback to encourage your child to take appropriate risks and feel more confident to try new things. 

After this class, you will be able to: 

● Explain to your child how their brains change when they try new things 

● Give feedback using language that supports your child’s self-worth and enthusiasm for learning 

● Coach your child back to confidence after a failure 

● Recognize areas in your life where your own fixed thinking may affect your child’s behavior and self-worth