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family dinner1 258x300 How To Be A ParentHow you as a family can bond together and work through things, caring and supporting each other, even when the going gets tough, making the bonds and connections even stronger than before. Talking about things that are hard and how you are coping can be an eye-opener, sharing perspectives and solutions very empowering!

Providing stability, order, schedule, routine and a firm foundation amidst uncertainty is a huge responsibility BUT also an immense opportunity to remain connected with each other.

Communication lays a solid and important foundational element and nature to the family relationships and unit. It strengthens it and deepens the bonds, connections, trust andintimacy you share. Making it a home of comfort, reassurance and shared love.

After years of research, experts in child development and child psychology have come to agree that the ideal style for parenting is what is know as the Authoritative style. This is best depicted by a coach. In that role the parent guides and encourages a child to reach his or her true potential.

  • Parents guide by providing goals and limits that are appropriate to the age, ability and interest of the child.
  • Parents encourage through praise and celebration of accomplishments.
  • Parents affirm through a positive relationship that includes time to play and have fun as well as time to communicate and reflect.
  • Parents also provide training rules to promote healthy development, learn self-discipline and develop a healthy respect for themselves and others.

We provide parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to become a parent/coach who can raise a child that can be a winner in life.

We encourage you to read and reflect on these materials and discuss them with your spouse or other care givers so you will all be on the same page.

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Baby Care: Baby - Infant Development & Parenting Tips

Raising a baby, especially for the first time, is both exciting and challenging.  This is a time for developing the bonds that will last a lifetime providing the child with the inner resources to develop self-esteem and the ability to relate positively with others.  It is also the time for parents to begin to discover who this new person really is.  Each child is unique ...

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Toddler – Preschooler Development & Parenting Tips (2 – 5 years)

Toddler - Preschooler Development & Parenting Tips (2 - 5 years)

When a child takes the first step on his or her own, a new phase in development begins.  At this stage children are now free to roam around their world.  It is a time for active exploration of their environment.  Language development takes major leaps which leads to learning the names of objects of interest, the ability to ask for things and as they discover ...

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School Age Children Development & Parenting Tips (6-12)

School Age Children Development & Parenting Tips (6-12)

Raising school age children can be awesome.  Watching them try new activities, cheering them on at athletic events and applauding their accomplishments at recitals are usually some of the high points for most parents.  However, achieving success is often preceded with frustration and sometimes learning to accept one's weaknesses as will as celebrating and building on strengths.  When will equipped parents can be excellent coaches ...

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Teenager – Adolescent Development & Parenting Tips

Teenager - Adolescent Development & Parenting Tips

There is no doubt that for most families, the teen years present a challenge for both parents and children.Middle School is not fondly remembered by most who attend.  It is often fraught with scary body changes, bullying by peers and a new surge for independence.  This leads to passive-aggressive behavior ("I'll do it in a minute"), self-consciousness ("What are you staring at?") and self-doubt ("I'm ...

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Baby Care: Baby – Infant Development & Parenting Tips

Baby Care: Baby - Infant Development & Parenting Tips

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Toddler – Preschooler Development & Parenting Tips (2 – 5 years)

Toddler - Preschooler Development & Parenting Tips (2 - 5 years)

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School Age Children Development & Parenting Tips (6-12)

School Age Children Development & Parenting Tips (6-12)

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Teenager – Adolescent Development & Parenting Tips

Teenager - Adolescent Development & Parenting Tips

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