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Introduces the four-step problem-solving process for solving problems, the five points of effective parenting, and the fifteen tools.
The first night is an overview, each of the next five nights focuses on one point of the star, and the final night brings everything together and discusses the "dark side of the star."
Parents have a chance to generate ideas, to practice using the tools and to understand why they work. There is optional homework due for each session except the first one. The homework consists of two parts: an observation and an activity and is designed to increase your learning.
Recommenced reading: Love and Limits: Guidance Tools for Creative Parenting. Or, Without Spanking or Spoiling a practical approach to toddler and preschool guidance.
STAR Parenting gave me the skills I needed to parent Kersten, my 3yo. I did my homework, and applying STAR has gotten fun. Now I look for situations. -Robert T.
Takes a developmental look at children's conflicts. Kids need to learn how to:
STAR Siblings uses the star points and tools to teach the four basic people skills. There is optional homework due for each session except the first one. The homework consists of two parts: an observation and an activity and is designed to increase your learning.
Recommenced reading: Help the Kids Are at It Again: Using kids quarrels to teach "people" skills.
Give parents and others skills to help children manage their feelings constructively.
Also addressed how to keep your cool while your kids lose theirs. There is optional homework due for each session except the first one. The homework consists of two parts: an observation and an activity and is designed to increase your learning.
Recommended reading: "Dealing with Disappointment: Helping Kids Cope When Things Don't Go Their Way."
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Introduces the concept of anger as energy which can be used constructively or destructively. The workshop helps moms understand anger, identify what is really wrong, and decide how to respond constructively. The class will be part information and part “discovery” where the content will result from issues from the group.
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STAR Basics Facilitators is a five-day training which prepares participants to teach the STAR Basics class.
The training includes the STAR Basics class; information about children's developmental stages, temperament, and values; and group dynamics.
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Levels of Support — Building independence and responsibility as your child grows
Some parents unintentionally encourage behavior they dislike by failing to change how they interact with their child as he or she grows. In this workshop you will —
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Note: Because of the timing the class may not fill. If I don’t have enough people, I will notify only those who registered.
I would like help getting the STAR community started. This would involve as little or as much time as you would like. On June 4, anyone who is interested is invited to come and explore the possibilities.
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It is easier to raise children when you know what you want (value) for them. This workshop will help you identify your values, understand how values are acquired, and discover how the parenting decisions you make impact the values your child learns.
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Review the temperament traits and identify your child temperament. Learn skills your child may need to cope with his or her individual temperament.
In this two part workshop, you will —
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STAR Parenting Tools and Tales contains more about parenting than Love & Limits or the Star Basics class. A small group (7-12 people) meets once a month (generally the third Monday) to discuss a chapter of the book. The group meets in the North Seattle area. Currently there are two of openings. If you are interested e-mail me and I will send you a copy of the current chapter and directions.
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Last updated April 15, 2009
Elizabeth in an Elementary School in Japan