Positive Discipline for Parents & Caregivers

Quick Summary

This course is designed to give parents and caregivers effective tools to handle and prevent behavioral challenges in the home, while encouraging children to develop positive social and life skills.

What is Positive Discipline?

Positive Discipline is a research-based model of living and behavioral response based on the work of philosopher and psychiatrist Alfred Adler. Dr. Jane Nelsen, along with educator Lynn Lott, adapted his work to create guide books, tools, and other resources to help people live in more respectful, responsible, and loving communities with one another. This live experiential course focuses on the relationship between children and parents, or other primary caregivers. 

The aim of this course is to help people find “a sense of belonging and significance” (PDA), with activities and tools that:

  • Establish a sense of connection

  • Are mutually respectful and encouraging

  • Have been proven effective long-term

  • Teach important social & life skills 

  • Invite children to discover how capable they are

What you’ll have by the end of the course:

  • A variety of tools to handle and prevent behavioral challenges in your home

  • A greater understanding of the child’s mind

  • Knowledge about the psychology behind Positive Discipline

  • Confidence in your parenting, knowing you can be “kind and firm” while you encourage your child’s social skills and life capabilities 

  • A growth mindset for yourself and your family

  • Connections with other parents and caregivers doing their best, just like you

This course might be right for you if you…

Have met a wall with any of the following challenges with your child(ren):

  • Task avoidance / procrastination

  • Temper tantrums

  • Whining

  • Entitlement 

  • Sibling fighting

  • Lack of listening

  • Low motivation

Wish to encourage your child(ren) to be:

  • Honest

  • Kind

  • Self-confident

  • Self-motivated

  • Owning personal responsibility 

  • Gaining problem-solving skills

Your child is / your children are:

Between the ages of 4 and 14.* 

*Check back for future toddler classes and ones directed towards teens!

Course Overview / Topics Covered:

  • What do you want for your children?

    Telling vs. Curiosity Questions

    The Power of Connection 

    Introduction to Parents Problem Solving Steps

  • What is Positive Discipline?

    How to be Kind and Firm 

    The Positive Time-Out

    Parents Helping Parents Problem Solving Session (PHPPSS)

  • Belief Behind the Behavior

    Mistaken Goal Chart

    Birth Order and Sibling Rivalry 

    PHPPSS

  • How Adults Contribute to Mistaken Goal Behavior

    Your Childhood Decisions

    Natural and Logical Consequences 

    Focusing on Solutions through Family Meetings

    Routine Charts 

    PHPPSS

  • Reflection (Not so Perfect Parenting and Asking vs. Telling)

    Connection Before Correction 

    Encouragement vs. Praise

    Wheel of Choice

    Handling Back Talk

    PHPPSS

  • Understanding Your Part

    Lifestyle Priorities (Top Card)

    Mistakes as Opportunities to Learn

    Empowering vs. Discouraging 

    PHPPSS

FAQ

How much does the course cost?

Pricing for this course follows an equitable pricing structure, which provides everyone the opportunity to access the course by choosing the ticket price best suited to their financial situation and budget. Click HERE to see how to choose your ticket. 

Equitable Rate- $399

Sustainable Rate- $199

Accessible Rate- $49

  • Absolutely! Cohorts must have at least 8 members to run. The cap is 14 members. Contact us to schedule the time that works best for your group.

  • In the case of organizing your own parenting group, the 6-week parenting course can be broken down into 2 3-week courses. Take the first half and see if you want to keep learning! You can choose when and if you want to take the second half with your group. 

    Kate is also available for one-on-one coaching sessions if you want to target a specific behavioral challenge.

  • You will be given a summary of what was covered within the missed lesson, and if there is another cohort going at the same time, have the option to join that one via Zoom.

  • We get it, life happens! If you need to drop out of the course because of an emergency beyond your control, you are welcome to postpone your learning and join another cohort in the future when you are ready. If the reason for withdrawal is financial, please contact us and we’ll make sure you can stay with us at a price point that works for you. 

How it works:

Online

Classes will be conducted live on Zoom for 2 hours each session, for 6 consecutive weeks. 


In-person

Currently only available in Atlanta, GA.

Classes will be run at designated locations for 2 hours each session, for 6 consecutive weeks.