Raising Up: Gentle Parent Coach-Gentle Parenting Advice

Example

Providing parents with tools and phrases to help their child navigate feelings of frustration or disappointment.

Scenario

When a child melts down because they can’t have a toy at the store, the coach would suggest phrases like 'I see you’re upset because you want that toy. It’s tough to not get what we want,' and discuss strategies to manage the disappointment together.

Example

Teaching techniques to acknowledge and reinforce desirable behaviors in children, which encourages their repetition.

Scenario

A parent might be advised on how to notice and celebrate their child's efforts to share with siblings, such as saying 'I really liked how you let your brother play with your train. That made him very happy.'

Example

Helping parents model and teach respectful communication to their children, thus enhancing their social interactions and self-expression.

Scenario

In a situation where a child is yelling, the coach might suggest the parent calmly explain the impact of yelling and demonstrate how to speak in a calm voice, possibly saying, 'When we yell, it can make others feel sad or scared. Let’s try using our regular voices so we can understand each other better.'