Become the
CALM and CONFIDENT
Parent-Leader
your children need!
Become the
CALM and CONFIDENT
Parent-Leader
your children need!
the parent talk system
The Parent Talk System is a style of communicating that creates emotionally healthy relationships, builds self-confidence and healthy self-esteem in children and allows parents, and teachers to effectively and respectfully guide, encourage and discipline children of all ages with love and compassion.
You will learn ways of speaking to your children that will enhance your parent-child connection and will empower you to reach your goal of raising to adulthood, responsible, caring and confident citizens!
Parent Talk skills can transform your family. As you introduce new ‘Parent Talk’ into your home, a new calm begins to emerge. You feel more in control of yourself and children feel more secure. Behaviors and attitudes improve. Family harmony returns. Check out the many ways to learn some new Parent Talk skills today!
What is parent talk all about?
Parent Talk classes revolve around your Parent Talk workbook. Kathy leads you through the 6 powerful sessions where you focus on YOUR family and apply your new skills to YOUR children and situations.
We offer group classes or private classes for singles or couples either in person or over Zoom.
Through your involvement with Parent Talk you will:
• Learn how to speak in words that nurture and uplift and inspire.
• Learn how to hold children accountable for their actions without attacking their spirit or personality.
• Learn how to set appropriate limits.
• Learn how to use the power of choice in guiding and disciplining children.
• Learn to praise in ways that truly help children develop a strong internal sense of self-esteem and confidence.
• Learn language that promotes independence while reducing 'learned helplessness'.
• Learn a variety of verbal expressions that are forthright, helpful and solution oriented.
• Learn how to express strong emotions without attacking children’s personality and in turn teach children how to appropriately express their emotions to effect change and maintain relationship.
• Add to your tool box of parenting skills so that you and your child can become response-able.
Group Classes for Adults
In group classes parents enjoy interacting and practicing their new skills with other parents before going home to try them with their children. There is strong sense of comraderie among the participants - there is a feeling of not being alone in our parenting! Kathy is hands-on and personal, sharing examples and stories of applying Parent Talk skills in everyday life with kids. Her sincere care and passion to help parents is why parents keep referring their friends to her and to Parent Talk. Group classes happen in person or on Zoom.
NEW!! Preschool and Parent Classes
Attend this unique class with your preschooler! Children enjoy playing with others as parents practice their new Parent Talk guidance skills to teach and help children get along. Friendships and camaraderie blossom for both children and parents!
We sing songs and fingerplays that help children develop speech and language skills. In addition, parents enjoy discussion sessions where Kathy teaches Parent Talk strategies and parents can share the joys and trials of parenting and get their questions answered.
FALL 2023
Currently seeking an appropriate preschool environment to hold a Parent and Child Preschool Class. Please contact Kathy here to suggest or recommend a site.
Looking to begin classes in late Fall 2023.
Parents attend with your 2, 3 or 4 year old.
4 class sessions - $75
Private Classes for Parents
Private classes allow parents the opportunity to have their parenting questions addressed personally. Kathy coaches you in ways to apply your newly learned Parent Talk skills to your individual children and in specific situations in your family. Throughout your class sessions Kathy offers you her insight, feedback and encouragement. Sessions may be conducted in-person or over Zoom. Your six personalized Parent Talk sessions are scheduled to accommodate your busy family life and usually last about 90 minutes each. Contact Kathy to find out more!
parent talk COURSE CONTENT for adults
Session 1 - Eliminating Unwanted Behaviors
Key Concepts:
- The One-Minute Behavior Modifier (Red LIght-Green Light)
- The Power of One
- "Next time", the Don't Alternative
- Responses to "I Can't" Language
Session 2 - Setting Limits with Choice
Key Concepts:
- The Power of Choice
- Controlled Choice
- The Permsission-Giving Alternative
- Encouraging Appropriate Choices
Session 3 - Choices and Consequences
Key Concepts:
- Choice Awareness
- Controlled Choice and Consequences
- 3 R's of a Consequence
- The Dynamic Discipline Equation
Session 4 - Praise, Criticism and Self-Esteem
Key Concepts:
- Evaluative Praise
- Descriptive Praise
- Appreciative Praise
- Corrective Feedback
Session 5 - Promoting Independence
Key Concepts:
- Recognizing Learned Helplessness Language
- The "Check Yourself" Response
- Promoting Independence with the 4-D Model
Session 6 - Encouraging Character
Key Concepts:
- Describe/Describe/Describe
- Sum it Up in One Word
- Encouraging Self-Monitoring
- Parent Talk Pieces of the Puzzle