Course Tag: learning

Many of us had to learn the hard way about managing money, credit and planning. Some of us are still struggling with these issues. Whether you are a fiscal wizard or a beginner, you can teach your children essential financial literacy. The skills you teach your children will help them develop habits that will enrich the rest of their lives. Understanding the nature of money, what it can and cannot do, and how to make it work in your life are all learned skills you can help children acquire right now. 

Participants will be able to: 

• Recognize the nature of financial literacy and why it is important 
• Identify key concepts and skills to teach to children by age group 
• Recognize the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA and what to teach children about those financial tools 
• Reflect on your own financial literacy and how you are doing as a role model 
• Identify debt danger signals 
• Apply practical methods of teaching financial literacy using a structured child budget and allowance method 

Raising healthy children with the 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

Many of us had to learn the hard way about managing money, credit and planning. Some of us are still struggling with these issues. Whether you are a fiscal wizard or a beginner, you can teach your children essential financial literacy. The skills you teach your children will help them develop habits that will enrich the rest of their lives. Understanding the nature of money, what it can and cannot do, and how to make it work in your life are all learned skills you can help children acquire right now. 

Participants will be able to: 

• Recognize the nature of financial literacy and why it is important 
• Identify key concepts and skills to teach to children by age group 
• Recognize the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA and what to teach children about those financial tools 
• Reflect on your own financial literacy and how you are doing as a role model 
• Identify debt danger signals 
• Apply practical methods of teaching financial literacy using a structured child budget and allowance method 

Learning to have romantic relationships and deal with sexually maturing bodies are essential tasks of healthy teen development. As the parents, you may feel as unprepared as your kids feel to navigate this ever-changing stage. While adolescents sometimes act like they know it all, they often feel vulnerable and unprepared for the social and sexual realities of romantic relationships. And the same may be true for you – maybe you are wondering how do I support exploration and independence while keeping my child safe, especially during these challenging times. 

Participants in this class will be able to 

• Apply steps to navigate teens’ romantic relationships with trust, compassion, clarity and consistency 
• Identify strategies to balance monitoring with trust 
• Recognize the connections between physical and romantic relationships with parental relationship health 

Are you tired of being the homework police?
Struggling to strengthen your child’s commitment to the school?
Do you sometimes think there must be a better way?
You will learn how to support your child’s learning and motivation and, when needed, to advocate in meaningful ways for your child’s academic success.

After this class recording, you will be able to:
*Partner with your child and, as needed, your child’s teacher to set up successful homework practices
*Recognize who “owns” any given school problem and how to respond effectively
*Apply simple, practical methods of inspiring your child’s motivation in school

Many of us had to learn the hard way about managing money, credit and planning. Some of us are still struggling with these issues. Whether you are a fiscal wizard or a beginner, you can teach your children essential financial literacy. The skills you teach your children will help them develop habits that will enrich the rest of their lives. Understanding the nature of money, what it can and cannot do, and how to make it work in your life are all learned skills you can help children acquire right now. 

Participants will be able to: 

• Recognize the nature of financial literacy and why it is important 
• Identify key concepts and skills to teach to children by age group 
• Recognize the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA and what to teach children about those financial tools 
• Reflect on your own financial literacy and how you are doing as a role model 
• Identify debt danger signals 
• Apply practical methods of teaching financial literacy using a structured child budget and allowance method 

Many of us had to learn the hard way about managing money, credit and planning. Some of us are still struggling with these issues. Whether you are a fiscal wizard or a beginner, you can teach your children essential financial literacy. The skills you teach your children will help them develop habits that will enrich the rest of their lives. Understanding the nature of money, what it can and cannot do, and how to make it work in your life are all learned skills you can help children acquire right now. 

Participants will be able to: 

• Recognize the nature of financial literacy and why it is important 
• Identify key concepts and skills to teach to children by age group 
• Recognize the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA and what to teach children about those financial tools 
• Reflect on your own financial literacy and how you are doing as a role model 
• Identify debt danger signals 
• Apply practical methods of teaching financial literacy using a structured child budget and allowance method 

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 digital 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

Learning to have romantic relationships and deal with sexually maturing bodies are essential tasks of healthy teen development. As the parents, you may feel as unprepared as your kids feel to navigate this ever-changing stage. While adolescents sometimes act like they know it all, they often feel vulnerable and unprepared for the social and sexual realities of romantic relationships. And the same may be true for you – maybe you are wondering how do I support exploration and independence while keeping my child safe, especially during these challenging times. 

Participants in this class will be able to 

• Apply steps to navigate teens’ romantic relationships with trust, compassion, clarity and consistency 
• Identify strategies to balance monitoring with trust 
• Recognize the connections between physical and romantic relationships with parental relationship health 

 Does your child seem unmotivated, stressed or just bored when it comes to school? 

           Do you play homework police instead of connecting positively with your child? 

          Are you confused about what will really help? 

Many parents feel overwhelmed or out of the loop when it comes to their kids’ education. How can you nurture your child’s education and support engagement in learning? This class will help support your child’s learning and motivation in ways that work. You will discover how to advocate in meaningful ways when necessary.  

After this class you will be able to: 

• Recognize and address your child’s progress and needs 
• Partner with your child and, as needed, your child’s teacher to set up successful homework practices 
• Apply simple, practical methods of inspiring your child’s motivation without taking over 
• Identify when and how to contact a teacher about your child’s school challenges