Parents will learn how to work with their children to create a harmonious home environment where each are able to get what they need. We will discuss yesterday’s model of parenting, as well as why it’s ineffective with children today. You will learn a firm foundation in Choice Theory, which explains all human behavior---including yours and your children’s. You will learn how to negotiate win/win solutions so as not to experience all the resistance children like to use. Issues such as homework; sex; drinking/drugs; choice of friends; curfew; chores; music, hairstyle, piercings and tattoos; and bedtime are all weekly lessons designed to give you some insight as to how to manage those situations with your children.

Children don't arrive with an instruction book. Raising children and providing for their physical as well as emotional needs is a difficult job for which we receive little training. We often approach parenting reflexively, relying on what we learned from how we were parented without reflecting on what we are doing. This book introduces the Parent Empowerment And Child Empowerment (PEACEFUL Parenting) approach, which will help parents develop their own style of parenting that is grounded in a philosophy. It will not just offer a set of guidelines, but will give parents the tools necessary to make thoughtful decisions about their parenting options that exist within a consistent system of beliefs. PEACEFUL Parenting is more process than program and is sufficiently flexible to be adapted to a variety of family situations-single parents, special needs children, blended families, ranges in age of children, and a variety of value structures.

Raise children to be confident, kind, and responsible and learn to deal proactively with the unique challenges of each stage in parenting.

How do you know if you're doing this parenting thing right? In this book, you will learn how to communicate with your child, in a way you both feel understood and manage behaviors so that both of you feel respected. Create your Unique Parenting Manual so that you and your child can grow together.

The Art of Empowered Parenting provides a unique blend of sound advice with a healthy dose of information to educate parents on why they and their children do what they do. The Art of Empowered Parenting will help any parent become more vigilant of their impact on their children. Finally. Dr. Fisher's well-known perspectives on power and emotion are discussed to guide parents into a healthier pattern of parenting that fosters empowerment for all. Exercises, practical tips and organizational plans are placed throughout the book that bring the text to life to help parents apply what they have learned. Book jacket.

Dr. Judy Hollis has taught, encouraged, motivated, and supported many students and parents for over 44 years/ Her love for education and learning distinguishes her as a exceptional educator. I dedicate this empowerment manual to all parents as a tool to encourage and motive your child in school. It is very important to bridge the gap between home and school. When parents and teachers work together to build a team everybody can benefit. It is my desire and goal to coach every parent through the process of communicating with their child's teacher and school. Building a relationship with your child's teacher is the key.