Parenting skills
Aims of the course
Know what is meant by parenting
- Identify what is meant by parenting
- Identify positive parenting styles
Know about the behaviour of children
- Give examples of behaviour linked to a child’s development and behaviour which challenges a parent’s authority
- Identify ways to increase wanted behaviours
Know how play can be used to support a child’s behaviour
- Identify types of play
- Identify play activities that encourage wanted behaviour in social skills, co-operation and problem solving
- Identify ways to increase the time parents and children spend together
Know how to communicate with a child
- Identify why communication between parents and children is important
- Identify ways to talk to a child
- Outline ways to listen to a child
- Identify ways to use body language and visual prompts when communicating with a child
Know how to set limits for children
- Identify the purpose of rules in society and at home
- Give examples of rules in a family home which are effective and ineffective
Know ways to reduce a child’s disruptive behaviour
- Identify strategies for parents to reduce unwanted behaviours in children
- Identify barriers for parenting in using strategies to prevent unwanted behaviours
- Identify sources of support for parents
Assessment
Ongoing assessment with evidence of achieving the aims of the course.
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