Parenting Tools

I recently attended HCOS Connect in Nanaimo and gleaned knowledge from a couple who shared their journey through parenting. Oh they were awesome! Check them out here They introduced practical ways to implement C.A.L.M. parenting techniques and how they fit every role we play throughout out children's lives. Whether it's the Caregiver role when our children are 0-5, the Cop role when they're 5-12, the Coach role when they're 12-18 or the Consultant role as adults. And they reinforced the fact that we need to be their main CHEERLEADERS throughout their lives....easy to say but they put it in measureable terms that made more sense to me....the ratio for positive to negative comments should be 20:1....oh dear, I need to work on that part. I know encouragement/cheerleading is definitely NOT my area of gifting!!! But with Yah, I can do all things and I am encouraged to change! I encourage you to listen to the podcast and glean some incredible helpful parenting tips. I wish I known much of this earlier in our parenting journey. If you EVER have an opportunity to see Kim and Darlene Unrau in person for a conference, GO!

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