👨👩👧 Parenting & Caregiver Support Skills
Guidance and strategies to help parents and caregivers support healthy child development, strengthen relationships, and manage family responsibilities effectively.
What you'll learn:
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How to use positive discipline and communication to guide behavior
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Strategies for fostering emotional well-being and trust in children
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Skills for balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal needs
Course content
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Section
1Section 1 – Building Secure Attachment and Trust With Your Child
- 1.1 – Foundations of Secure Attachment 00:00:00
- 1.2 – Reading Your Child’s Emotional Cues 00:00:00
- 1.3 – Responding Consistently to Build Safety 00:00:00
- 1.4 – Eye Contact and Physical Affection for Bonding 00:00:00
- 1.5 – Creating Predictable Routines for Security 00:00:00
- 1.6 – Repairing Moments of Disconnection 00:00:00
- 1.7 – Encouraging Exploration While Staying Present 00:00:00
- 1.8 – Building Trust Through Gentle Boundaries 00:00:00
- 1.9 – The Role of Caregiver Patience in Attachment 00:00:00
- 1.10 – Co-Regulation: Helping Children Calm Down 00:00:00
- 1.11 – Teaching Children to Trust Their Feelings 00:00:00
- 1.12 – Building Attachment Through Play 00:00:00
- 1.13 – How Attachment Shapes Lifelong Resilience 00:00:00
- 1.14 – Caregiver Reflection on Trust-Building 00:00:00
- 1.15 – Celebrating Progress in Parent–Child Bonding 00:00:00
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2Section 2 – Listening Beyond Words: Understanding Children’s Unspoken Needs
- 2.1 – The Power of Nonverbal Communication 00:00:00
- 2.2 – Recognizing Signs of Stress in Children 00:00:00
- 2.3 – Interpreting Behavior as Communication 00:00:00
- 2.4 – Listening With Full Presence 00:00:00
- 2.5 – Observing Body Language and Facial Expressions 00:00:00
- 2.6 – Tone of Voice and What It Signals 00:00:00
- 2.7 – Meeting Needs Beneath the Behavior 00:00:00
- 2.8 – Building Empathy Through Attuned Listening 00:00:00
- 2.9 – Validating Feelings Without Words 00:00:00
- 2.10 – Recognizing Developmental Communication Gaps 00:00:00
- 2.11 – Listening During Playtime and Activities 00:00:00
- 2.12 – How Silence Can Be Communication 00:00:00
- 2.13 – Supporting Children Who Struggle to Speak 00:00:00
- 2.14 – Caregiver Self-Check in Listening Skills 00:00:00
- 2.15 – Strengthening Connection Through Attunement 00:00:00
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3Section 3 – Teaching Children Healthy Ways to Express Feelings
- 3.1 – Naming Feelings Together 00:00:00
- 3.2 – Modeling Healthy Emotional Expression 00:00:00
- 3.3 – Using Stories to Teach About Emotions 00:00:00
- 3.4 – Helping Children Express Anger Safely 00:00:00
- 3.5 – Encouraging Joy and Positive Expression 00:00:00
- 3.6 – Teaching Words for Complex Emotions 00:00:00
- 3.7 – Expressing Sadness Without Shame 00:00:00
- 3.8 – Building Emotional Vocabulary at Home 00:00:00
- 3.9 – Role-Playing Healthy Expression Skills 00:00:00
- 3.10 – Redirecting Aggression Into Communication 00:00:00
- 3.11 – Encouraging Expression Through Art 00:00:00
- 3.12 – Helping Children Talk About Worries 00:00:00
- 3.13 – Normalizing Mistakes in Emotional Expression 00:00:00
- 3.14 – Celebrating Honest Emotional Sharing 00:00:00
- 3.15 – Long-Term Emotional Communication Skills 00:00:00
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4Section 4 – Repairing Relationships After Conflict or Disconnection
- 4.1 – Acknowledging Conflict Without Blame 00:00:00
- 4.2 – Steps to Reconnect After Arguments 00:00:00
- 4.3 – Teaching Children How to Apologize 00:00:00
- 4.4 – Accepting Apologies With Grace 00:00:00
- 4.5 – Building Safety After Heated Moments 00:00:00
- 4.6 – Re-Establishing Trust Post-Conflict 00:00:00
- 4.7 – Talking About What Happened Calmly 00:00:00
- 4.8 – Showing Repair Through Actions 00:00:00
- 4.9 – Teaching Children to Try Again 00:00:00
- 4.10 – Modeling Humility as a Caregiver 00:00:00
- 4.11 – Making Space for Emotional Healing 00:00:00
- 4.12 – Rebuilding Fun After Tension 00:00:00
- 4.13 – Strengthening Bonds Through Forgiveness 00:00:00
- 4.14 – Creating Rituals of Reconnection 00:00:00
- 4.15 – Long-Term Skills for Relationship Repair 00:00:00
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5Section 5 – Encouraging Cooperation Without Power Struggles
- 5.1 – Shifting From Demands to Invitations 00:00:00
- 5.2 – Encouraging Participation Through Choice 00:00:00
- 5.3 – Using Calm Authority Instead of Control 00:00:00
- 5.4 – Teaching Responsibility With Respect 00:00:00
- 5.5 – Motivating Cooperation Through Connection 00:00:00
- 5.6 – When to Negotiate and When to Stand Firm 00:00:00
- 5.7 – Offering Clear Expectations Without Threats 00:00:00
- 5.8 – Using Playfulness to Gain Cooperation 00:00:00
- 5.9 – Recognizing Signs of Resistance Early 00:00:00
- 5.10 – Reinforcing Positive Cooperation 00:00:00
- 5.11 – Avoiding Battles of Will 00:00:00
- 5.12 – Teaching Teamwork in Daily Tasks 00:00:00
- 5.13 – Encouraging Autonomy While Guiding Behavior 00:00:00
- 5.14 – Caregiver Reflection on Power Dynamics 00:00:00
- 5.15 – Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility 00:00:00
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6Section 6 – Strengthening Sibling Bonds and Reducing Rivalry
- 6.1 – Encouraging Shared Playtime With Respect 00:00:00
- 6.2 – Preventing Comparison Between Siblings 00:00:00
- 6.3 – Teaching Fairness Without Favoritism 00:00:00
- 6.4 – Redirecting Competition Into Collaboration 00:00:00
- 6.5 – Validating Each Child’s Unique Needs 00:00:00
- 6.6 – Helping Siblings Apologize and Forgive 00:00:00
- 6.7 – Modeling Positive Conflict Resolution 00:00:00
- 6.8 – Creating Family Rituals for Togetherness 00:00:00
- 6.9 – Building Sibling Empathy Skills 00:00:00
- 6.10 – Celebrating Each Child’s Achievements 00:00:00
- 6.11 – Encouraging Cooperation in Chores 00:00:00
- 6.12 – Supporting Older Siblings as Role Models 00:00:00
- 6.13 – Giving Equal Attention Across Ages 00:00:00
- 6.14 – Preventing Long-Term Rivalry Patterns 00:00:00
- 6.15 – Strengthening Bonds Through Family Unity 00:00:00
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7Section 7 – Caregiver–Child Teamwork: Shared Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- 7.1 – Teaching Children to Identify Problems 00:00:00
- 7.2 – Encouraging Brainstorming Together 00:00:00
- 7.3 – Exploring Solutions Without Judgment 00:00:00
- 7.4 – Teaching Consequences of Choices 00:00:00
- 7.5 – Practicing Collaborative Decision-Making 00:00:00
- 7.6 – Giving Children a Voice in Small Decisions 00:00:00
- 7.7 – Modeling Calm Problem-Solving Steps 00:00:00
- 7.8 – Teaching Flexibility in Solutions 00:00:00
- 7.9 – Encouraging Children to Weigh Options 00:00:00
- 7.10 – Making Family Agreements Together 00:00:00
- 7.11 – Recognizing When to Let Children Lead 00:00:00
- 7.12 – Reflecting on Success and Learning From Failure 00:00:00
- 7.13 – Teaching Long-Term Problem-Solving Skills 00:00:00
- 7.14 – Caregiver Self-Check in Collaboration 00:00:00
- 7.15 – Strengthening Bonds Through Shared Decisions 00:00:00
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8Section 8 – Communicating Across Developmental Stages (Toddlers to Teens)
- 8.1 – Communication Basics With Toddlers 00:00:00
- 8.2 – Helping Preschoolers Express Needs 00:00:00
- 8.3 – Teaching Emotional Words in Early Childhood 00:00:00
- 8.4 – School-Age Listening and Expression Skills 00:00:00
- 8.5 – Encouraging Honesty in Middle Childhood 00:00:00
- 8.6 – Preteen Conversations About Feelings 00:00:00
- 8.7 – Respecting Teenagers’ Growing Autonomy 00:00:00
- 8.8 – Communication Through Play and Activities 00:00:00
- 8.9 – Supporting Children Who Struggle Verbally 00:00:00
- 8.10 – Teaching Respectful Dialogue Across Ages 00:00:00
- 8.11 – Recognizing Developmental Milestones in Communication 00:00:00
- 8.12 – Bridging the Gap Between Siblings’ Stages 00:00:00
- 8.13 – Adapting Tone and Language by Age 00:00:00
- 8.14 – Reflecting on Your Own Communication Style 00:00:00
- 8.15 – Building Lifelong Communication Patterns 00:00:00
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9Section 9 – Supporting Healthy Social Skills and Friendships at Home
- 9.1 – Modeling Kindness in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 9.2 – Teaching Sharing and Turn-Taking 00:00:00
- 9.3 – Helping Children Handle Rejection 00:00:00
- 9.4 – Building Empathy for Others’ Feelings 00:00:00
- 9.5 – Encouraging Gratitude and Appreciation 00:00:00
- 9.6 – Role-Playing Social Situations at Home 00:00:00
- 9.7 – Guiding Children in Friendship Conflicts 00:00:00
- 9.8 – Teaching Healthy Boundaries With Friends 00:00:00
- 9.9 – Encouraging Inclusive Play and Respect 00:00:00
- 9.10 – Discussing Peer Pressure With Children 00:00:00
- 9.11 – Celebrating Acts of Friendship at Home 00:00:00
- 9.12 – Supporting Long-Term Friendships 00:00:00
- 9.13 – Teaching Assertiveness Without Aggression 00:00:00
- 9.14 – Family Reflection on Social Growth 00:00:00
- 9.15 – Strengthening Social Skills Through Practice 00:00:00
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10Section 10 – Building Family Unity Through Respectful Communication
- 10.1 – Setting Respectful Communication Rules 00:00:00
- 10.2 – Modeling Kindness in Family Conversations 00:00:00
- 10.3 – Listening Without Interrupting 00:00:00
- 10.4 – Speaking Honestly Without Harshness 00:00:00
- 10.5 – Teaching Respect Across Generations 00:00:00
- 10.6 – Creating Rituals of Family Check-Ins 00:00:00
- 10.7 – Encouraging Open Expression of Needs 00:00:00
- 10.8 – Handling Disagreements With Respect 00:00:00
- 10.9 – Celebrating Family Achievements Together 00:00:00
- 10.10 – Teaching Gratitude in Daily Language 00:00:00
- 10.11 – Repairing Disrespect Through Apology 00:00:00
- 10.12 – Building Shared Family Traditions 00:00:00
- 10.13 – Reflecting Together on Family Strengths 00:00:00
- 10.14 – Preventing Negative Communication Cycles 00:00:00
- 10.15 – Sustaining Long-Term Family Unity 00:00:00