Goals for parent
Keep parent-child relationship intact
Connection is vital
Influence not control
Working together with child
Experience conflict as a
growth opportunity
Accompanying emotional and physical belief
“I am available emotionally as often as possible for my family members.”
Qualities adults strive to develop
Unconditional love of child
Open to growth and change
Realistic expectations
Firm when needed
Supportive and empathetic
Believes in child’s ability to grow
Sets boundaries on their own behavior
Finds their own emotional support
Strengthens rather than weakens child
Self-reflects on reasons for own behavior
Learn more by reading 7 Steps to Create Cooperation out of Conflict
©2015 Cynthia Klein, Bridges 2 Understanding, has been a Family Success Coach since 1994. She works with parents and organizations who want more cooperation, mutual respect and understanding between adults and children. Cynthia presents her expertise through speaking and private parenting coaching sessions. She writes the Middle School Mom column for the Parenting on the Peninsula magazine. She works with parents of 4 – 25 year-old children. Contact Cynthia at bridges2understanding.com, cynthia@bridges2understanding,com, or 650. 679.8138 to learn more about creating the relationship you want with your children.
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About Cynthia Klein
Cynthia Klein’s mission is to contribute to World Peace and building healthy family relationships is the place to begin. As a parenting expert for over 30 years, parents have learned from Cynthia how to communicate more effectively as an ally rather than an adversary. Her unique Family Harmony System teaches parents of 5 and older how to have open dialogue, solve problems together, support one another, and build mutual respect. Cynthia is the author of Ally Parenting and the video-based self-paced program Win, Win, Win, Parenting. She has presented over 700 talks and coached hundreds of parents privately towards greater family connection and harmony. To learn more about her services of coaching and speaking, contact Cynthia Klein at , visit her website at bridges2understanding.com.
