CHILD PSYCHOLOGY: HOW TO RAISE HAPPY KIDS

This course is designed for parents and caregivers who want to gain knowledge and tools for raising happy, mentally healthy children. Whether you are expecting your first child or navigating the preteen years, this course provides essential guidance on fostering security, resilience, character, and well-being throughout childhood. The principles covered will benefit parents and guardians of children of all ages.

About This Course

This five-module course explores key topics and strategies for effective, mindful parenting.

Module 1 covers the fundamentals of attachment, authoritative parenting, empathy, self-esteem, discipline, and more.

Module 2 focuses on dedicated one-on-one time to build close parent-child relationships.

Module 3 discusses promoting emotional intelligence by validating feelings, teaching coping skills, and creating safe spaces.

Module 4 provides tips for pragmatic parenting in the modern world of technology, peer pressure, and overscheduling.

Module 5 focuses on establishing healthy lifestyle habits and modelling emotional wellness to instil happiness and resilience.

What You Will Learn:

Module 1:

• The pillars of authoritative parenting
• Fostering secure attachment and unconditional love
• Promoting emotional intelligence and healthy self-esteem
• Teaching self-discipline over punishment

Module 2:

• The importance of dedicated one-on-one time
• Relationship building strategies for each developmental stage
• Essential elements like undivided attention and empathy

Module 3:

• Allowing safe emotional expression through validation
• Teaching children healthy coping strategies
• Remaining present and patient when kids open up

Module 4:

• Having realistic expectations in the modern world
• Imparting essential life skills for independence
• Protecting free playtime for creativity and development

Module 5:

• Setting routines for sleep, nutrition and exercise
• Instilling optimism, mindfulness, and emotional modelling
• The role of family time, generosity, and gratitude in wellness