By Carol Dores
I remember when our kids were younger and going through difficult times. I was afraid to share the problems with other parents. I figured they would think I was a “bad Mom”. When our kids acted out, I felt like others were looking at me, judging me. At some point along this parenting journey, I started to open up to other parents. Some walked away, and I felt ashamed of sharing. Many, however, began to open up as well, sharing their trials and tribulations of parenthood.
It was then I realized “I’m not alone”.
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The past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same fear of being judged from parents of younger children. So this problem hasn’t gone away. And parents are wishing they could have more support from other parents, rather than feeling blame and shame.
Want to be part of a group where you can openly share, discover you are not alone, and learn tools and strategies to help with parenting?
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Positive Discipline Parenting Classes are a safe and encouraging place to share problems, and discover and practice new skills. Here are some things parents who have taken the class have said about what they learned in the class:
“I think the concept of encouragement vs. praise and understanding why children may behave in certain ways were helpful because it makes me understand that connection is key to helping children.”
“To listen more to what my children are saying. I felt when I did this, they really responded.”
“Talk less, listen more.”
“To be a problem solver, not an enabler.”
“Letting go of some control so my children can learn from their mistakes.”
“We're talking more as a family - that's due to the family meeting. I'm now hearing what's on my children's minds.”
Check out the schedule of classes at www.positivedisciplinect.org/parenting-classes/. If there isn’t one that meets your needs, email info@positivedisciplinect.org, and we’ll do our best to meet your needs.
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