This class will provide education, practice, and support for parents and caregivers of children of any age. The material is based on Echo Parenting’s 10-week curriculum as well as the works of Alfie Kohn and Naomi Aldort.
Education
During the six weeks we will cover the curriculum established by Echo Parenting. Topics include:
- Parenting practices and family history
- Theory and practice of unconditional parenting
- Basics of child psychology, age-appropriate behaviors and needs
- Practical approaches to building long-term trusting connected relationship
- Healthy approach to emotions and conflict
- Setting long-terms parenting goals and supporting them in every day situations
- Creating a network for support
- Listening, empathy and boundaries
- “Temper tantrums” and constructive time-outs
- School, homework, food, TV, videogames 🙂
Support
Each class will allow time for looking at real-world situations through the perspective of what we are learning and practicing. We will brainstorm together and follow-up on results.
Format
A small private class will to allow us to focus on each parent’s needs circumstances. We will meet every second Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at a private residence in Mar Vista. Introductory class is free, the rest will encourage $10-20 donation (no one will turned away for lack of funds).
Andrei Andreev is a Certified Nonviolent Parenting Educator with Echo Parenting. The presentation will be in English.
To register, please RSVP by sending an email to andrei at thejoyofparenting.org
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Free Parenting Class at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, November 21st 2015
Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
In this class we will discuss the importance of the emotional trust between parent and child and will look at ways to keep it alive, even in seemingly conflicting situations. Together, we will learn:
- What Empathy is (and what it is not)
- How to stay connected without compromising on what’s important
- How to remember what is important and not get caught in the rest
- How to parent for optimal brain development
Presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parent Educator.
You may bring your child to the class space as long as their presence does not disrupt the presentation. The library does not provide childcare.
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, October 24th
Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
In this class we will focus on boundaries and limits. You will get a chance to share your experiences and get a new perspective on any places where you feel stuck. Together, we will learn:
- How to keep an open mind and positive attitude and remain connected with your child even when your intentions are in conflict
- How to stay aligned with your long-term parenting goals while adapting to the situation at hand
- How to be the leader your child needs while remaining connected and genuinely kind
- How to understand your child’s motivation and emotions
- Bonus: how to understand your own motivation and emotions 🙂
Presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parent Educator.
Note: feel free to bring your child to the class space as long as their presence does not disrupt the presentation. The library does not provide childcare.
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Every third Sunday starting March 15th in Mar Vista, CA
Space is limited, please RSVP for the upcoming class. We will send you the location details via e-mail.
Dates:
- Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (RSVP)
- Sunday, April 5 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (RSVP)
- Sunday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (RSVP)
- Sunday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (RSVP)
Cost: $20 with RSVP, $25 for walk-ins. We will not turn away anyone for lack of funds.
Let us know if you need to bring your child and their age. In most cases this is possible, given that you will oversee them. We do not provide childcare.
The intention of this class and support group is to help you, the parent, evolve faster, make fewer mistakes, and infuse fun and ease in your parenting practice.
We will focus on the practical aspects of compassionate parenting and will spend time discussing and finding solutions to real-life situations from your daily parenting experiences. You will be able to bring a fresh outlook and create new possibilities in your relationship as parent and/or couple. You will have the opportunity to learn, practice, discuss your progress, correct course and quickly improve your understanding and abilities.
The classes will cover multiple topics including, but not limited to:
- Establishing long-term parenting goals
- Parenting styles, their origins, pros and cons
- Understanding core motivation and behavior
- SALVE/OFNEEDS formulas: a thinking parent’s approach to difficult situations
- Child development basics
- Unconditional parenting
- Anger management for parents
- Going beyond praise and punishment in supporting healthy emotional development
- Simple tools for successful parenting partnerships: conflict resolution and collaboration techniques for busy couples
- Age-appropriate behaviors and expectations
- Yes-And Parenting: how to reduce resistance and remain playful while maintaining leadership
- “Parenting With” vs “Parenting To” – how to remain on the same side and preserve trust long-term
- Establishing a healthy diet and supporting a healthy relationship with food
- How to support your child in school
- Teaching respect in a respectful way
- The real meaning of discipline and how to support your child in developing it
- Growing as a parent and going beyond old parenting practices
- Preventing and dealing with temper tantrums
- Time outs that don’t punish but support
- The art of appreciation: How to appreciate without manipulation
- Supporting leadership and self-discipline
- TV, computers, iPhones etc.: how to support the 21st century children in their relationship with the internet and addictive technologies
In addition to the list above, you will have the opportunity to share your experience, wisdom and failures. Teaching is a part of learning. You have hard-earned wisdom which will likely benefit other parents sharing your journey.
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2014
Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
For more information, contact andrei@thejoyofparenting.org
As parents in the 21st century, we are often stuck with parenting practices rooted in the distant past. Some of them may be good, others may be good in the short-term only, and some may be actually harmful.
In this class we will learn about the origins of the practice of time-outs, about the dangers of using them as punishment and discover another application of time-outs: a powerful soothing practice applicable to both children and adults, including spouses!
Help your child build resilience in the face of intense emotions and difficult situations, all the while preserving their trust and strengthening your relationship.
The class will be presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parenting Educator.
Childcare: Feel free to bring your child to the class space as long as their presence does not disrupt the presentation. The library does not provide childcare.
Parenting 101 is a series of classes providing parents with healthy and practical everyday solutions. We look at real-life situations through the perspective of contemporary science-based parenting approaches.
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, August 16 2014
Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
For more information, contact andrei@thejoyofparenting.org
How can a parent support qualities like self-confidence, love for learning, intrinsic motivation and respect? What are our current parenting practices and what results are they producing?
In this 2-hour parenting class based on Alfie Kohn’s bestselling book “Unconditional Parenting,” you will learn about some of the most important elements of raising an emotionally healthy child.
We will look at concrete examples from your experience and apply the principles we discuss to real-life situations.
Presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parent Educator.
Note: feel free to bring your child to the class space as long as their presence does not disrupt the presentation. While our classes go well in the presence of both toddlers and teenagers, you remain responsible for the well-being of your child. The library does not provide childcare.
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, July 26 2014
Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Raising a child is a long-term project which takes close to two decades. During these two decades a parent will make thousands important decisions, often in a hurry and without sufficient information. It is important that we stop to evaluate our vision and progress and set goals which can guide us along the way.
In this 2-hour parenting class you will have the opportunity to look at your long-term intentions as a parent and define practical steps which will help you achieve it through. We will discuss the core priorities of day-to-day parenting and how to keep them aligned with our long-term vision.
Presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parent Educator.
Note: feel free to bring your child to the class space as long as their presence does not disrupt the presentation. The library does not provide childcare.
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When: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14
Where: Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. ( Map )
The Art of Appreciation: Beyond Praise, Bribes and Punishment
Positive reinforcement, gold stars, punishment and rewards have been at the top of the parenting toolbox for many years and are routinely used across the board by educational institutions. Recent scientific research has proven such methods to be toxic to the parent-child relationship, harmful to the emotional health of the child and ineffective in the long run.
But what could be so harmful in these seemingly innocent approaches? And how can one provide clear parenting guidance without these tools? How would the child know what’s right?
In this free 2-hour parenting class, we will look at the above questions and more:
- we will discuss the research uncovering the costs and inefficiency of these old methods,
- explore the presumptions behind using praise and punishment,
- practice new ways to effectively and respectfully communicate with our children,
- learn ways to express our appreciation without praise and judgment
- apply our new skills to real-life situations.
The class will be presented in English by Andrei Andreev, Certified Nonviolent Parenting Educator
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When: 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 27
Where: Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. ( Map )
Many daily situations end as small or large conflicts which may strain our relationships and make communication difficult. In this 2-hour free parenting class we will look at ways to prevent or quickly de-escalate conflict. You will learn practical techniques helping you to stay connected with your child, model respect and help them develop problem-solving skills — while staying true to your parental values.
Presented in English by Andrei Andreev, a certified nonviolent parenting educator.
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When: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 22
Where: Mar Vista Public Library, 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. ( Map )
As parents, we are often challenged and stressed. How do we avoid making decisions which we later regret? How do we mend hurtful actions and words? How do we deal with being triggered by our children’s behavior? How do we take the “high road” despite everything? We will look at ways to maintain trusting and connected relationships with our children, including practical techniques for anticipating and dealing with stress as well as quickly defusing conflict situations. The class is in English.
Presented by Andrei Andreev, a certified nonviolent parenting educator.
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