Setting Effective Limits
Estimated time to complete the course is 60 minutes.
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This course is written for those who wonder if they are exerting the proper amount of control regarding their children. It also emphasizes the fact that children need clear and predictable boundaries, (ie limits) and the emotional and physical protection this gives them. It’s important to allow your children to learn and make mistakes within an appropriate context of expectations and limits. This course will guide you in how to set and maintain effective limits for your child, and help you know what to do when your child makes mistakes.
You will first review the effects of different parenting styles as well as effective communication and listening skills to help develop and maintain a healthy relationship with your child. You will see how setting effective limits sends the message of love and trust to your child as they grow toward further responsibility and adulthood.
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Prerequisites: Review the effects of different parenting styles on adolescents and lay the foundation to set effective limits.
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Connecting and Communicating: Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with your adolescent by establishing a bond of trust and implementing good listening skills.
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Setting Effective Limits: Determine why you need to set limits and review guidelines necessary for setting those limits.
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Follow Through: Discover possible solutions to various problems by making use of active and inactive approaches.
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