PYP Parenting

Successful parenting in different family structures

Agenda1. Defining and understanding

Parenting

2.Family structures

3.Parenting styles

4.Challenges faced and techniques of management

5. How to maintain sanity

6. Book recommendations

7. Q/A

Meaning of ‘Parenting’Parenting is the process of promoting and supporting thephysical, emotional, social, financial, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the aspects of raising a child aside from the biological relationship

Family- ponder…What is a family?

What does family mean to me

Family structures1. Extended family/Joint family

2. Nuclear- Parents and children

3. Single parent- One parent, and children

4. Either parent living abroad- One parent living abroad

5. Mixed- Step-parent, step children from father/mother or both.

Forming strong basis for

parenting1. Communication and agreement

between parents

2. Clear distribution of responsibility

3. Supporting each other

4. Keep aside egos

5. Drawing clear boundaries with others

6. Maintaining sanity

Parenting styles

Challenges faced1. Time management

2. Unbalanced responsibilities/roles

3. Poor communicationBetween parents

Between parents and teachers

Between children and parents

• Reason with logic

• Listen to their side of the story

• Develop negotiation skills

Between extended family and Parents

4. Maintaining boundaries with elders. Clarifying what you control and what you don’t.

5. Behaviour managementWhat is acceptable and what is not

acceptable behaviour at homeWho is the boss?Behaviour modification techniques

(positive/negative reinforcements, token economy, verbal appreciation, punishment, ignoring)Never argue with the childRoutine buildingLeading by exampleSibling rivalry

6. Feeling burdened

7. Guilt

Techniques of

management1. Be realistic

Of your capabilities

Your childs capabilities

Your partners capabilities

Your current life situation

2. Build good communication

Spend quality time with your partner

One-on-one time with each child

Quiet family time

Maintain balance with extended family

Prioritise social commitments

3. Avoid unsolicited stressAt School•Make sure HW is completed•Monitor Internet/TV/PC time

Schedule and follow up regularly with doctor appointmentsBe proactive about child safety

How to maintain Sanity1. Regular breaks/vacations/weekends

2.Be supportive of each other

3.Try to improve yourself

4. Hobbies

5. Relaxation through prayer/meditation

6. Have your own circle of friends

7.Maintain a healthy lifestyle

8. Introspect

9.Be easy on yourself. No superpowers required!

Give time, it’s free!

Book Recommendations

Q/A

Thank you