Thursday mornings, 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Course meetings are 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15
The key to building strong relationships with our children is not a product of a punishment or consequence given in a moment in time -- but rather investing the time and effort to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of who our children are as people, as learners, and as physical, emotional and spiritual beings.
Parents will gain critical strategies and proven brain-based approaches to strengthen connections with our children. Parents will also share their experiences and gain support in a discussion group format. Tools will be provided and discussion topics will include - how to:
This class will appeal to parents of children with all types of learning styles including those who are gifted and 2e.
Melanie Prager is Summit Center's Parent Educator and the Founder and Director of Enlightened Parenting. Melanie is the mother of three boys (teenage twins and an 11-year-old), two of whom are twice exceptional/2e. She has been certified and/or trained in numerous parenting programs including Positive Discipline, Redirecting Children's Behavior, Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) and Reflective Parenting. Melanie says, “Gaining greater under-standing and knowledge about who our children are as people and learn-ing positive parenting tools ignites the sparks of our childrens’ potential and creates long lasting and loving relationships for life.” Previously, Melanie was a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of Empowered Parenting.
We apologize, but the workshop originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, has been postponed until a later date.
About Enlightened Parenting:
Founded by Melanie Prager, J.D., C.P.E., Enlightened Parenting equips parents with the positive parenting tools which will allow them to better understand their children, redirect unwanted behavior while simultaneously building bonds to create and keep closer connections to the most important relationships in our lives, with our children.
Summit Center offers psychological and educational assessments and counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Learn more at www.summitcenter.us.