During a divorce, it is common for parent education to be recommended or required. I believe in dads and am dedicated to teach them how to bring out their best dad qualities.
Dads want their time with their kids to be harmonious and cooperative. The question is, what parenting approach builds a cooperative environment. I have been working with one dad on a consistent basis teaching him how to evaluate the times with his kids and what to do to make the times better.
In our private sessions in my office or on the phone, he shares what occurred with his kids. Being honest is crucial. I have no judgment of what happened, only support on how to make him feel better about how he is handling situations. I have also been to his house several times to better understand his children and how he interacts.
I have seen amazing changes in his parenting philosophy. Now, instead of feeling overwhelmed and confused.when difficult situations arise, he has several effective tools to pull out to calm the situation. His confidence as a dad has grown and his children view him more as an effective authority figure.
I have gone to court on his behalf and written letters stating his growth. Kids need dads that are developing their confidence so the majority of their times together are cooperative and happy.
Do you know a father who could use parenting support? If dads are having conflict with the mother, having a female on their side is very encouraging.
Cynthia Klein is a certified parent educator with bridges 2 understanding. She teaches parent education through private sessions, giving talks, and webinars. She is also the columnist for Middle School Mom in Parenting on the Peninsula magazine, www.ponthep.com. Contact her at bridges2understanding.com
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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.
