ParentGuidance
Session 1 – How to Motivate Your Child
With insights from marriage and family therapist Brett Williams, this session focuses on strategies to motivate children, emphasizing the importance of starting early. It highlights the benefits of positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement, encouraging parents to praise effort, set clear goals, and allow children to face challenges. The discussion covers the use of reward systems, […]
Hawaii – Emotional Regulation – Part 3: Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
In this session, marriage and family therapist, Brett Williams, explores key strategies for managing children's emotions. Emphasizing rewards over punishment encourages positive behavior and reduces resentment. Using neutral, nonjudgmental language supports healthy self-esteem and better self-assessment in children. Incorporating regular quiet time helps children decompress and reflect, aiding in emotional regulation. By implementing these approaches—rewarding […]
Session 2 – How to Motivate Your Child
With insights from marriage and family therapist Brett Williams, this session focuses on strategies to motivate children, emphasizing the importance of starting early. It highlights the benefits of positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement, encouraging parents to praise effort, set clear goals, and allow children to face challenges. The discussion covers the use of reward systems, […]
Session 1 – Social Media: Protecting Your Child
This session discusses how to understand and manage your child's social media use. As parents, navigating the digital world can be challenging, especially with nearly half of teenagers admitting they feel addicted to their smartphones. This session aims to equip you with essential tools and strategies to guide your child in using devices responsibly. We'll […]
Español – Sesión 1 – Atenuar ciclos de conflicto
Algunos padres se sienten atrapados en un ciclo constante de conflicto con sus hijos. Aprenda estrategias para tener conversaciones más calmas y productivas con sus hijos al interrumpir los ciclos de conflicto.
Session 2 – Social Media: Protecting Your Child
This session discusses how to understand and manage your child's social media use. As parents, navigating the digital world can be challenging, especially with nearly half of teenagers admitting they feel addicted to their smartphones. This session aims to equip you with essential tools and strategies to guide your child in using devices responsibly. We'll […]
Español – Sesión 2 – Atenuar ciclos de conflicto
Algunos padres se sienten atrapados en un ciclo constante de conflicto con sus hijos. Aprenda estrategias para tener conversaciones más calmas y productivas con sus hijos al interrumpir los ciclos de conflicto.
Session 1 – Understanding Your LGBTQ+ Child
The session "Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child," with insights from Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dr. DeVon Mills, focuses on equipping parents with tools to support their LGBTQ+ adolescents. Emphasizing understanding, open communication, and creating a loving environment, the session highlights the importance of validating a child's feelings and fostering a safe space for honest dialogue. Dr. […]
Hawaii – Bullying – Stop the Cycle
This session, with insights from Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson, addresses the critical issue of bullying across various contexts, including school, social media, sports, and within the home. It aims to educate parents on identifying and addressing bullying by understanding its key characteristics: power imbalance, repetition, and intentional harm. The session emphasizes the importance of communication, awareness, […]
Session 2 – Understanding Your LGBTQ+ Child
The session "Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child," with insights from Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dr. DeVon Mills, focuses on equipping parents with tools to support their LGBTQ+ adolescents. Emphasizing understanding, open communication, and creating a loving environment, the session highlights the importance of validating a child's feelings and fostering a safe space for honest dialogue. Dr. […]
Session 1 – Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved
This session offers essential guidance for supporting children through divorce, featuring insights from Dr. Ayanna Abrams and Dr. Kevin Skinner. The discussion covers how to communicate effectively with children about family changes, manage the emotional impact, and foster a stable environment. Key topics include addressing feelings of guilt, ensuring children feel loved and supported, and […]
Session 2 – Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved
This session offers essential guidance for supporting children through divorce, featuring insights from Dr. Ayanna Abrams and Dr. Kevin Skinner. The discussion covers how to communicate effectively with children about family changes, manage the emotional impact, and foster a stable environment. Key topics include addressing feelings of guilt, ensuring children feel loved and supported, and […]
