Healthy Discipline parenting program April 1, 2008

The Nurturing Center Presents Healthy Discipline

A series of six Child Development Classes to help parents establish Positive, Effective and Healthy Discipline Practices

UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN
* How young children think and learn
* The things all children need
* Don’t forget the essential needs of parents

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
* How well-planned environments prevent problems
* Predictability and routines
* Rituals

IDENTIFYING AND REFLECTING VALUES
* Identifying your family’s value system
* Rules that reflect health, safety and respect
* Involving children in making family rules

TEACHING DISCIPLINE
* Using conflict as a teaching opportunity
* Building our child’s problem solving “toolbox”
* Healthy models of behavior for your child

EVERY CHILD IS UNIQUE
* Understanding temperament
* Shaping our interactions to our child’s strengths
* Individualized strategies for the unique learner

RESPONDING TO PROBLEMS
* The difference between discipline and punishment
* Understanding and interpreting behavior
* The importance of consistency
* Guiding principles: safety, dignity and respect

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at The Nurturing Center
The next session begins on Tuesday, April 1
Series cost is $30 per individual or $45 per couple
For more information, or to pre-register, call The Nurturing Center at 756-1414 or info@nurturingcenter.org

Official Website: http://www.nurturingcenter.org