Basic Principles
Seven Steps to Enlightened Parenting
My approach has been developed by working with hundreds of parents and researching every parenting program I could get my hands on. During my extensive search, I found some real life answers and cutting edge ways to apply this information to daily parenting, even in the most stressful situations. Parents have found that this approach improved their relationships with their entire family. They experience more confidence, effectiveness and joy as parents. A description of each step is offered in this drop down menu but I will list them here.
Step One: Defining Enlightened Parenting
Step Two: Learn the Science of the Brain & Relationships
Step Three: Observe Ourselves
Step Four: Cultivate Self-Care
Step Five: Learn Love and Logic Techniques
Step Six: Practice, Practice, Practice
Step Seven: Build Community Support
There is no real order to these seven steps because it is a cyclical process but the last step could determine how successful this process will be. The support of other like-minded parents, especially in an on-going group, is invaluable. When my book gets published, these steps and how to work with them in a group, will be covered in much greater detail. In the meantime, here is a start.