Saturdays at 9am, starting October 31, 2020

Peaceful Parenting, a four-week online course for current and future parents, who would like to know how to support their child to meet their full potential and enjoy the parenting journey. Both or one parent are welcome to sign up. The course will be delivered in a form of a presentation followed by parenting tips, practical strategies and everyday activities to use with children. Every session will allow time for each parent to receive individual feedback and support with regards to their child.

Outline:

Week 1: Self-regulation

·       Emotions: what are they?

·       Peaceful parenting: is it a dream?

·       Navigating conflicts

·       Using emotions for effective communication

Week 2: Achievement and Emotional Well-Being

·       Managing demands of nurseries/schools

·       Being a parent or a teacher?

·       Perfectionism: a step forward or two steps back

·       Setting priorities

Week 3: Children empowerment

·       Rescuing versus helping

·       Coaching versus controlling

·       Parenting style

·       Discipline and love

Week 4: Behaviour management

·       Research on physical punishment

·       Ignoring or addressing?

·       Child needs

·       Limit setting

·       Power struggle

·       Win-win solutions

·       Alternatives to punishment

Investment: 4 hours and AED 1,600+VAT per family (up to two parents/primary caregivers)

Facilitator

Dr. Ola Pykhtina, Child specialist; Art & Play therapist; DHCC-licensed psychologist