Links & Resources: Positive Parenting or Values Based Parenting
The majority of our subconscious beliefs are formed in a child's first seven years according to many Neuro Linguistic Programming experts, which means it is a very important time to make sure the majority of what a child hears is positive. A strong foundation like this will make them more able and confident in facing themany challenges we face everyday in life.
As a person and a parent who cares deeply for children as well as for the future of the planet they will inhabit, I wondered how to educate my daughter about values and guide her in a process that will help her make her own choices. I wondered how do I share my values and help her find her own?
There are many resources for parents to help a child develop a foundation of positive thoughts and beliefs.
And Baby: A wonderful magazine in its second year covering the joys and challenges of gay and lesbian parenting www.andbabymag.com
The Adler Institute puts on a fabulous positive parenting course and uses as its text Parenting Young Children – Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Children under Six Dinkmeyer et al. www.adler.edu
The Optimistic Child A Revolutionary Program that Safeguards Children Against Depression and Builds Lifelong Resilience by Martin Seligman PhD www.authentichappiness.org
Words of Gratitude by Robert Emmons PhD and Joanna Hill. This book outlines the healing and strengthening power of gratitude. Every major religion has gratitude as a key foundation. In a study done at University of California lab they found that of the 3 random samples of groups. The group that wrote down 5 things they were grateful for each day reported they felt better about their lives than the other 2 groups, more alive, more optimistic, less physical complaints, and more energy. Imagine what the practice outlined in the parent's guide can do for your child.
Power vs. Force – the Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by Daivd R. Hawkins M.D. PhDSo our goal is to support the children to move to the higher vibration levels (love based not fear) which will help them be more creative and attract the kind of life no matter what their current circumstances www.veritaspub.com
Living Values Activities for Children Ages 3-7 by Dian Tillman and Diana Hsu
Children are from Heaven by John Gray PhD
10-Minute Life Lessons for Kids 52 Fun and Simple Games and Activities to Teach Your Children Honesty, Trust, Love and Other Important Values by Jamie Miller
104 Activities that Build Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills by Alanna Jones
The Kindness Curriculum – Introducing Young Children to Loving Values by Judith Anne Rice
Mind Power for Children by John Kehoe and Nancy Fischer
Wonderful Ways to Love a Child by Judy Ford
With Child Wisdom and Traditions for Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Deborah Jackson
Blessed Expectations by Judy Ford
A Gift of Joy by Helen Hays
Anger Boundaries and Safety by Joann S. Peterson www.pdseminars.com
The New Manual for Life by Bennett Wong and Jock McKeen www.pdseminars.com
Mothering Magazine www.motheringmagazine.com A resource that was incredibly helpful with difficult questions like vaccines, sleeping etc.
Child Magazine www.child.com
And Baby: A wonderful magazine in its second year covering the joys and challenges of gay and lesbian parenting www.andbabymag.com
Head Start How to Develop a Child's Mind by Robert Fisher
The Mother Dance How Children Change Your Life: Harrriet Lerner PhD
The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness Five Steps to help kids sustain lifelong joy by Edward Hallowell MD
Seven Times Smarter - 50 Activities Games and Projects to Develop the Seven Intelligences of Your Child by Laurel Schmidt: Great ideas to have loads of fun and learn.
Helping Your Angry Child by Darlyne Gaynor PhD etc. Great easy to use worksheets that helps parents and children communicate better
Raising Ethical Children by Steven Reuben PhD.