About REAL Parenting®
REAL Parenting® grew from my awareness
that there are common threads permeating all current philosophies
of parenting, and my desire to help parents raise emotionally
and physically healthy kids.
REAL stands for Respect, Empathy, Appreciation and Love.
Respect is something all people need and want, just for being
alive. Our kids, from toddlerhood through their teens, crave
respect and respond positively when they feel respected.
It says to our kids, “You are valuable in my eyes. You matter.”
Empathy communicates that we understand our child’s situation,
feelings, and motives. It creates a heart-to-heart connection
between our kids and us. It communicates acceptance and support.
Appreciation and love flow from genuine respect and empathy.
Just as a seed grows when watered, our children grow when
nourished with ample amounts of respect, empathy, appreciation
and love.
I believe children are our most valuable resource. The kind
of human beings we raise will determine the kind of world
we will live in. I know that we, as parents, can make a difference.
As a parent educator and parent coach, I want to make a difference
and help parents make a difference. That is REAL
Parenting®.
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