Session Description

Over the course of 5 hours, we will discuss how having a Family-Centred home with clear values, established boundaries, and predictability creates resilience in childhood. We will discuss why emotional self-regulation for Parents is of utmost importance when defusing outbursts from our children- this coulrse is more for YOU than them! We will start by discussing Parenting fads over the last century, and determine which one resonates with your own upbringing. Then we will tune into our bodies and think about physical and emotional reactions we may experience when disciplining our own children, and where that is stemming from. As we move on, we will learn about : -Harmony addiction -the Leadership vacuum -Compassionate Care responses -making a Repair after the fact We will reference publications such as "Being at your Best when Your Kids are at their Worst" and "Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens" to guide our small group work and large group discussions. Classes will also include other resources from the Simplicity Parenting Institute. These two classes run from 2:00-4:30pm on Saturday March 22nd and Saturday April 5th, 2025. When you register for this session, you are committing to attending both classes; if you sign up for all four seasonal sessions, you will receive access to the Simplicity Parenting Forum and resources.