The Basics of Nurturing Parenting
The sessions will be held every Tuesday starting on March 24 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
Session 1: Nurturing as a Philosophy
Presented are the foundations of nurturing as a philosophy of parenting, as well as a
philosophy of life.
Session 2: Childhood Growth and Development
A nurturing parent understands the importance of having appropriate
developmental expectations of their children. Children need to experience success
to improve their self-worth. Recognizing that many parents have young children and
children over the age of five, a chapter is devoted to understating the developmental
characteristic of school-aged children
Session 3: Discipline with Dignity
Dignity means to treat another person honorably. Teaching and guiding children to
be cooperative and contributing members of a family requires parents to behave
dignified.
Session 4: Empathy
The ability to be aware of, understand and respond appropriately to your children is
the key in being a nurturing parent.
Session 5: Managing Feelings
Recognizing and managing feelings is a basic quality of nurturing parenting.
Session 6: Communication
Often identified as the major problem between parents and children, we addresses
positive communication skills.
Session 7: Self-Worth and Empowerment
A positive self-worth is the foundation for treating others with respect and
value. Teaching children to use their personal power in positive ways contributes to
their overall positive Self-Worth as well as a positive and healthy Sexual Self-Worth.
Session 8: Making Good Choices and Keeping Kids Safe
Smoking, drugs and alcohol use, sex, peer pressure are all issues that confront
families daily.
Session 9: Nurturing Routines
Children excel when their environment is predictable and nurturing.
