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Raise an Emotionally
Intelligent Child

Researchers have found that even more than IQ, your emotional awareness and ability to handle feelings will determine your success and happiness

Be Guided To Family
Successes

Relationship expert Dr. John Gottman has identified a parenting style that makes all the difference for a child.

This parenting style is called
The Emotion Coach.

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Tap Into Research
By Child Development Experts

“Emotion coaching has changed the mood and tone of our house — for the better.”

Benefits Of Emotion Coaching For Children

  • Greater Self-Confidence
  • Improved Physical Health
  • Healthier Social Relationships
  • Better Academic Performance
  • Stronger Parental Bond
  • Increased Positive Family Interactions

Also, Elevated Relationship Quality And Less Marital Discord for Parents

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What Is The Heart Of Parenting?

The Heart of Parenting is a 5-step method that builds emotional intelligence and creates positive, long lasting effects for children. It is easy to learn and used by parents, educators and care-givers.

It supports kids through life’s ups and downs in a way that builds confidence and helps them grow socially, emotionally and
intellectually.

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Emotion Coaching Boot Camp

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Developed By Drs. John & Julie Gottman, Creators Of The ‘Love Lab’

Rooted In Family Research

Pressures Of Parenting

When Dr. Gottman began his research with children, exploring and identifying the best methods for raising an emotionally intelligent child, most of the psychological literature available on parenting was restricted to the managing of a child’s misbehavior. The common notion that “children are our future” puts a lot of pressure on parents to do their best with their kids, but unfortunately buying a veritable library of parenting books is often not the best idea.

Understanding The Source: Emotions

Drs. John and Julie Gottman
Many books on parenting seem to take a great deal of “evidence” from popular myths, common misconceptions and personal anecdotes. Recognizing the limitations of this narrow perspective, Dr. Gottman undertook a variety of scientific studies, which led him to the conclusion that the key to good parenting lies in understanding the emotional source of problematic behavior.
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Equip Your Child With The Intellectual Skills To Succeed In Life And School

4 Parenting Styles

The Dismissing Parent

Effects of this style on children: They learn that their feelings are wrong, inappropriate, not valid. They may learn that there is something inherently wrong with them because of the way they feel. They may have difficulty regulating their own emotions.

Disapproving Parent

Effects of this style on children: Same as the dismissive parent.

The Laissez-Faire Parent

Effects of this style on children: They learn that their feelings are wrong, inappropriate, not valid. They may learn that there is something inherently wrong with them because of the way they feel. They may have difficulty regulating their own emotions.

The Emotion Coach

Effects of this style on children: They learn to trust their feelings, regulate their own emotions, and solve problems. They have a high self-esteem, learn well, and get alone well with others and develop resilience to cope with hard moments.

What Is Your Style of Parenting?

The Emotion Coach

Values the child’s negative emotions as an opportunity for intimacy.
Is aware of and values his or her own emotions.
Sees the world of negative emotions as an important arena for parenting
Does not say how the child should feel.
Does not poke fun at or make light of the child’s negative feelings.

Try This:

  • Use emotional moments as a time to listen to the child, empathizes with soothing words and affection,
  • Help your child label the emotion he or she is feeling,
  • Offer guidance on regulating emotions,
  • Set limits and teaches acceptable expression of emotions,
  • Teach problem-solving skills.
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Who Should Attend This Parenting Workshop?

  • Expectant Couples
  • Parents of Children of All Ages
  • Guardians and Foster Parents
  • Parents of Blended Families
  • Educators
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What Parents Say About Amanda's Parenting Workshops

“I love the concept of giving my children time to identify and express their feelings! Makes total sense!”
“We are trying to stop certain patterns of behavior we learned in our families growing up and do better as parents.”
“I enjoyed hearing the research surrounding discipline — timeouts and spanking. Will definitely do things differently now.”
“Amanda’s case studies and real-world knowledge as a counselor certainly added to the material. I already feel like a better parent!”

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