This subfield concerns raising children with respect and fostering a respectful family culture.
Understanding child development: Understanding the developmental stages of children can help parents adjust their expectations and respond appropriately to their child's needs.
Positive discipline: Focuses on connection, empathy, and understanding instead of punishment or rewards to teach children to regulate their own behavior.
Communication skills: Includes active listening, expressive skills such as how to express emotions, negotiating differences and supporting the child's efforts to communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Emotion coaching: Teaching children how to express and regulate their emotions and how to empathize with others emotions.
Connection-Based Parenting: The philosophy that focuses on developing a deep emotional connection with your child in order to create a strong foundation for learning and positive behavior.
Non-violent communication: A framework for communicating that emphasizes expressing needs and feelings in an honest and respectful way while empathizing with others.
Active listening skills: It involves paying full attention to the speaker's message, without judgment, formulating a response, interpretation, or interruption.
Setting boundaries: Empowering parents to create clear boundaries, reinforcing them in a positive and consistent manner, and teaching children to respect them.
Building a relationship with your child: Encourages parents to actively participate in their child's life, allowing you to create a deeper understanding of your child's personality, what they like/dislike, goals, dreams, and so on.
Empowering children: Encouraging independence by providing opportunities for decision-making, problem solving, autonomy, leadership, and self-discovery.
Listen: Listen with empathy and attentiveness when your child wants to talk to you.
Empower: Empower your child by giving them appropriate choices and decision-making opportunities.
Guide: Offer guidance instead of punishment, and always take the time to explain why certain actions are appropriate or inappropriate.
Respect Boundaries: Respect your child's boundaries by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.
Collaborate: Encourage collaboration and cooperation by including your child in everyday activities and decision-making.
Be Mindful: Practice mindfulness by staying present and attentive in the moment, and engaging in mindful activities with your child.
Demonstrate Non-Violent Communication: Use non-violent communication techniques, such as active listening and "I" messages, to avoid criticism or shaming of your child.
Encourage Connection: Nurture a sense of connection and closeness with your child by prioritizing quality time together and engaging in shared interests and passions.