
Happy New Year!
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January is a special month here at the Parents Center, as it the month that we highlight one of our most important programs known as Positive Parenting. January is Positive Parenting Awareness Month and the principles it teaches helps to empower parents with the proper skills to raise healthy and resilient children.
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What is Positive Parenting?
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Positive parenting is a style of parenting that involves showing love, warmth, and kindness to children.
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It's about helping children feel loved, good, and important.
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It's about guiding children to act in a desired way by teaching and encouraging them.
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Some elements of positive parenting include
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Creating a safe and interesting environment
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Encouraging positive learning
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Using assertive discipline
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Being realistic
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Taking care of yourself as a parent
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Being firm, fair, and friendly towards children
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Prioritizing connection, empathy, and effective communication
Some resources for positive parenting
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Triple P
A parenting and family support system that provides guidance and help to families
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Sage Journals
A resource that outlines the importance of care, consistency, choices, and consequences in positive parenting
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For further resources please visit https://www.positiveparentingtools.org/