Getting to Know You
Introduce yourself with one positive word.
Examples:
What helps children feel loved and supported?
True or False: Parenting challenges change as children get older.
True:
Parents move from managing tantrums to helping with friendships, school, independence, and life decisions.
This is common among toddlers emotions and usually happens when they are overwhelmed.
What is a tantrum
(Tantrum)
This technique is a simple tool that instantly calms the nervous system through belly breathing (deep breaths) and a mindful moment.
Meditation
My child teaches me..
Why is positive reinforcement important?
What parenting skill is helpful when raising toddlers, children, teens, and young adults?
Which skill do you think is most important and why?
Name one way to praise a child.
What can parents do when they feel overwhelmed?
Name one strength your family already has.
Teamwork,
Resilience,
Loyalty,
Kindness,
Humor.
Open-ended answer accepted
Name one way parents can stay involved in their child's education.
What is one way to stay connected to your child regardless of their age?
Name one service or program that supports families, and what do they provide?
( Not including Family Connections )
Name one healthy way to handle parenting stress.
Taking care of yourself helps you take care of your family
Why is consistency important for children?
What is one skill children learn by helping with chores?
As children grow from toddlers to adults, what is one life lesson parents hope to teach them?
Finish this sentence: "A strong parent-child relationship is built through..
True or False: Self-care helps parents be more patient.
True
What is your favorite part of being a parent?
Watching children grow, making memories, teaching life lessons.
Name one tradition that helps families stay connected.
What does positive parenting mean?
What is one challenge many parents face today?
Each person in the group shares, aloud or in the chat, one self-care goal for this week.
Any positive self-care activity