1. HOLISM – The family is a whole, in which each one, and everything, impacts the others (the parent’s relationship and the parent/child relationships are closely interconnected).

2. EQUALITY - The family is a group, in which each member is equally important, and should also contribute.

3. RELATIONSHIPS - As parents, we want to foster a healthy relationship with our children, based upon mutual respect, trust and unconditional love and acceptance.

4. BOUNDARIES - I’m a firm believer that boundaries are needed, however with a lot of free choice.

   
   

5. ROLES - Parents and children have different roles. Parents set the boundaries, in order to keep children safe and healthy. The children’s role is to explore, and find out who they truly are in this world - what they like/dislike/want/don’t want - and discovering their strengths.

6. CONSEQUENCES – When children choose to disregard boundaries, there will be consequences to their choices. Not to be confused with punishment, threats or conditioning (if… then…)!!

7. TO BE AND TO BEHAVE - The most significant role of parents, is to be a role model and a leader. Actions always speak louder than words. Be the person you want your child to become. “Behave” your values, instead of preaching and explaining them.

8. ENDLESS GROWTH - Finally, remember that parenting is an ongoing opportunity for growth (and it is never too late to start the process!).

   
   

Feel free to reach out and book your first session.

Barbara 054-8077881

Certified parenting coach, couples counselor and family mediator.