Every parent knows the journey isn't always easy.
From tantrums to teen rebellion, the challenges are endless.
You are probably one of the millions of parents who are struggling with the following issues:
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Hard to allocate enough time for deep, meaningful conversations due to busy schedules and the demands of work and household responsibilities.
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Can’t relate to your children's experiences and viewpoints due to communication styles and preferences.
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Struggling to find the right balance between being authoritative (setting rules and expectations) and being empathetic (understanding and relating to your children's feelings).
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Struggling with managing your own emotions while trying to listen and respond thoughtfully to your children.
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Difficulty adapting your communication style to meet the unique needs and personalities of each child.
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Feeling ill-equipped or anxious about how to approach sensitive topics.
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Inconsistency in parenting strategies creating confusion and making effective communication more difficult.
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Often face the challenge of building trust and maintaining an open line of communication.
But what if these challenges could be met with confidence?
This 3-day intensive will be hosted by our resident parenting expert
Dr. Esther Riverson.
Dr. Esther Ansaba Riverson (A.K.A. Dr. Talents), is an educator with over 56 years of experience. Esther earned her PhD in Human Nutrition/Microbiology from Purdue University in 1989. She earned an MS in Microbiology and Immunology at Purdue University (1986) and received Royalties from Purdue for the monoclonal antibodies she created during her MS research in 1986. In 1988, she was awarded the Charlotte Biester Scholarship for the International Federation of Home Economists Congress and the Gladys E. Vail Omicron Nu Scholarship for Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership, and Research. Prior to Purdue, Esther earned an MSc degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and a BSc from the University of Ghana, worked as the Ashanti Regional Resource Development Planner (1973-1978), and was a teacher at Anglican Secondary School (1978-1981), in Kumasi, Ghana.
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"Did you know that most parenting struggles stem not from the child's behavior, but from how we react to them?"
DAY 1:
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
What you will learn!
Introduction to Effective Communication
Types of Communication
Principles of Effective Communication
Some Barriers to Effective Communication
Cross-Cultural Communication
How to Develop Interpersonal Communication
Skills
Our 3-day intensive, led by an expert parenting coach, provides you with a systematic approach to nurturing a harmonious family life.
DAY 2:
ACTIVE LISTENING
What you will learn!
What is Active Listening?
The Role of Body Language in Active Listening.
Key Techniques in Active Listening
Barriers to Effective Listening
Interactive Exercises
Feedback and Reflection
DAY 3:
INTEGRATING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ACTIVE LISTENING
What you will learn!
Introduction to Systematic Parenting
The Basics of Systematic Parenting
Communication in the Parenting Context
Developing Active Listening Skills for Parents
Integrating Communication and Listening
Skills in Systematic Parenting
Module Summary and Reflection in Parenting Context
Assessment and Practical Application
Are you ready to reach a higher level of parenting your family deserves?
Here are some key advantages:
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Gain improved understanding and deeper insights into your children's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Build a stronger bond and be able to address the child’s needs more effectively.​
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Learn to communicate more effectively with your children using clear, age-appropriate language and non-verbal cues.
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Learn strategies to resolve conflicts calmly and constructively, reducing family stress and promoting a peaceful home environment.
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Learn to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said. This can drastically improve interactions with children.
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Parents can learn to better understand and manage their own emotions, as well as to recognize and address the emotions of their children thus nurturing a healthy emotional development.
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Help in building trust and respect between parents and children, which is essential for a healthy, long-lasting relationship.
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Parents can set a positive example for their children, teaching them how to interact constructively with others.
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Learn techniques to manage their own stress and frustrations, and thus create a more relaxed and enjoyable family life.
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Opportunity to network and share valuable experiences and strategies.
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Long-term positive impact on children, including better academic performance, improved social skills, and higher self-esteem.
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