In this series, we hear from a number of competent experts working in the field of child raising and development, providing us with some expert input. You’ll also hear from some of our regular contributors: Joy Cantwell Moore and Isla Jeffers, who will be with us over the course of the Intentional Parenting Series, and from our own Stephen Cardy.
In Episode 1 we focus on the importance of “Relationships and Encouragement”
The Programme includes
- The importance of child-specific parenting – recognising that each child is a unique individual.
- Engaging thoughtfully and meaningfully in our play with children –can be great fun and we can create great memories.
- The power of affirming words and Encouragement.
In Episode 2 we continue our focus on the importance of “Relationships and Encouragement”
The Programme includes
- The importance of quality relationships and listening to your child.
- The importance of realistic expectations, and careful listening, when raising children.
- Some of the keys to developing the talents and abilities of your 7-13 year old child.
- Just how important it is – we give our child – our full undivided attention.
In Episode 3 we will provide some “Age-Specific Instruction”
The Programme includes
- Some Key Stages of development in the first 4 years.
- 3 key components in a child’s environment to assist with learning.
- A child’s growing independence, combined with the impact of personality factors including a parents parenting style, and some Key Stages of Self-Awareness in childhood.
- The importance of after-school, and the benefits of routine as well as flexibility.
- Some of the steps and character changes, that your child goes through, as they move towards greater independence.
In Episode 4 we will look at the value of “Structure and Order”
The Programme includes
- The value of Structure and Order and Routine in the life of the child and the family.
- We discuss increasing responsibility, as your child grows up, and age-specific development of Responsibility.
- How the family benefits when teamwork is part of the rhythm and order of family life.
- The benefits of flexibility in how children and parents work together after school to get homework done.
In the final Episode of this Series we will look at the importance of “Choices” – especially as it applies to busy parents!
The Programme includes
- The significance of CHOICES and what its like for BUSY PARENTS raising children today, and how we can ‘run the race’ well.
- The needs of our children when moving out of ‘childhood’ into the stage of being a teenager, and how as parents we need to remain ‘connected’ to our teens.
- The fact that parents themselves are growing and developing along with their child, and parenting really can be hard.
- It is so important to make sure you also take care of yourself …. as a parent.
- Some encouragement to Parents, who may be tiring. In the end – it’s all worth it!
