Positive Discipline for Preschoolers
Six-week series for parents/caregivers of children ages 3-5 (also includes early elementary)
Whining?
Selective hearing?
Uncooperative attitude?
“Sneaking” or lying?
Willfulness and Stubbornness?
Positive Discipline is for parents who are looking for long-term parenting skills that encourage their children to become more responsible, independent, and life-long problem solvers. Positive Discipline is an evidence based model that help parents get to the core of their child’s behavior. Based on mutual respect, parents are encouraged to be both kind and firm, not either/or.
Based on the work of Jane Nelsen, Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs, this seven-week workshop will utilize weekly assigned readings, journaling, and group discussions as we discuss ways we can:
Engage children in the problem-solving process
Find alternatives to relying on rewards and punishments, and "time-out" to motivate your child’s behavior
Create more peace and harmony at home with simple solutions for routines, chores, transitions, and more!
Put your child on the path to independence and self-confidence
“The best part has been seeing my partner have major ah ha moments during the classes and then seeing him implement them with our son - we are 1,000 in a better place than in January when we first reached out to you- I have been telling anyone who will listen with a kid we’re taking these classes and to take them immediately!”
--Past participant of self-paced PD course with live Zoom
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
IN-PERSON SERIES: Tuesdays, February 27-April 2, 7:30-9:30pm, UNITY SF 240 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Zoom option also available), $300 per household, You can go ahead and register after the date as well to receive recorded content.
Self-paced recorded version of past Zooms available if you can’t make the live dates below. Just register and email info@earlychildhoodmatters.org to let us know you prefer the recorded option. We’ll make sure you get the content after each class. Recordings are available for two weeks post-class to keep you on track with the series.
Email keanes@earlychildhoodmatters.org with any questions.
It's not a prerequisite for this series, but it is helpful to take our intro class "Your Willful Preschooler" prior to the series. More info here.
Email info@earlychildhoodmatters.org if you are interested in finding out about sliding scale tuition for our parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. We are happy to help support parents who are in a situation where these courses might otherwise be cost prohibitive.
““I now know my child – and I for that matter- can change behavior and that is very empowering. I used to think, ‘That is the way [my kids] are, so deal with it,’ but now know I have many strategies to help change a situation for the better. Thank you!”
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