Parenting Classes
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A Unique Approach

     ow can we bring out the best in our children and teens — and
discover the best within ourselves?

The Quality Parenting program grows out of a simple truth: Children
have an innate drive to express their best selves — to develop their
highest potential. Even when behavior is difficult, children actually want to be
cooperative, responsible, and independent. And they depend on us to help them.

In our parenting classes, you’ll discover a new way of seeing your
children and teens — a perspective which can transform the relationship. Step
by step, you’ll learn how to create a family based on mutual respect.

s you learn to recognize and nurture the best within your child
or teen, you inevitably discover the best within yourself.

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Practical Knowledge

Finding parenting styles that work for you and your children or teens
Understanding your child’s stage of development
Discovering unique “smarts” in your children — and yourself
Discovering the power of attitudes

Managing Stress

Discovering that children and teens actually want us to set limits
Recognizing negative behavior as a cry for help
Understanding why all of us “lose it” at times under stress
Learning to remain calm in difficult situations

Effective Skills

Visualizing the family you want—then making it real, day by day
Effective child discipline: Setting limits successfully
Dealing with resistance
Communicating assertively
Listening—to help children and teens solve their own problems

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For current classes, please contact
Ilene Val-Essen, Ph.D.
(310) 839-1571

Toll free (866) LUV KIDS
           (886) 588-5437

e-mail
info@qualityparenting.com