Growing Great Relationships

In order to understand why our children misbehave we must figure out how their behavioral choices are need fulfilling even when those choices bring negative results. Family Centered Parenting provides a framework for figuring out what needs your children are trying to satisfy.

Many parents believe that a quick spank is an efficient way to correct a child’s misbehavior. In Family Centered Parenting we explain the difference between efficient and effective. We believe that although spanking is efficient it is not effective discipline.   It is a punishment that never gets to the root of the misbehavior.  Also spanking teaches kids that physical violence is an appropriate way to solve a problem.

Some parents think that negotiating with their children erodes their authority as parents. In Family Centered Parenting, we attempt to teach parents how to negotiate win-win solutions to issues with their children. When children participate in rule setting their input they are more likely to follow those rules.  Also, negotiation increases critical thinking and verbal skills.

Family Centered Parenting is more a process than a program and is sufficiently flexible to be adapted to variety of family situations – single parents, special needs children, gifted and talented children, blended families and ranges in age of children.

Family Centered Parenting is more than a narrative, it contains real-life examples, dialogues and activities to help parents refine their skills and grown in confidence as they navigate the parenting journey.