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Children of all ages need a safe, secure and loving environment to do well. Positive parenting is an effective approach to bringing up children that emphasizes the positive. It involves creating a family environment that is loving, supportive and predictable. This is important in bringing up healthy, well-adjusted children who will reach their potential and have rewarding relationships with others. Positive parenting reduces the stress of parenting and makes it more enriching and enjoyable. Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we provide suggestions about how to use positive parenting in raising children who have a disability.

The foundation for children’s success at school, in their relationships, and in life in general, are laid down in the early years of a child’s life. Parents have an important role in encouraging children to develop the skills they need to gain confidence and reach their potential. The values, skills and behaviors to encourage in children are the choice of every individual parent. However, some skills are important for everyone. When parents successfully teach their children these skills, their children are more likely to get along well with others, reach their potential, and have a healthy self-esteem. Although most children can pick up new skills simply by watching others, children with a disability sometimes need a more structured approach. Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we provide some ideas on how to choose skills to teach children who have a disability and some steps that parents can follow to teach their child these skills.

The foundation for children’s success at school, in their relationships, and in life in general, are laid down in the early years of a child’s life. Parents have an important role in encouraging children to develop the skills they need to gain confidence and reach their potential. The values, skills and behaviors to encourage in children are the choice of every individual parent. However, some skills are important for everyone. When parents successfully teach their children these skills, their children are more likely to get along well with others, reach their potential, and have a healthy self-esteem. Although most children can pick up new skills simply by watching others, children with a disability sometimes need a more structured approach. Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we provide some ideas on how to choose skills to teach children who have a disability and some steps that parents can follow to teach their child these skills.

Many children with and without disabilities behave in ways that cause problems and are difficult for parents to manage. Children with disabilities are more at risk than others of developing behavior problems. These can be dramatic like hitting, kicking and yelling. Children can also show more subtle behavior problems such as constantly demanding attention, becoming upset with separated or being inactive or unmotivated. Other problem behavior can include self-harm, self-stimulation or repetitive behaviors. Problem behaviors can be harmful for a child, interfere with children’s growth and development and sometimes be disruptive for the family as a whole. It is important to try to change or manage these behaviors. Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we discuss ideas on understanding why a particular behavior is occurring and practical suggestions on how to promote alternative, desirable behavior.

Many children with and without disabilities behave in ways that cause problems and are difficult for parents to manage. Children with disabilities are more at risk than others of developing behavior problems. These can be dramatic like hitting, kicking and yelling. Children can also show more subtle behavior problems such as constantly demanding attention, becoming upset with separated or being inactive or unmotivated. Other problem behavior can include self-harm, self-stimulation or repetitive behaviors. Problem behaviors can be harmful for a child, interfere with children’s growth and development and sometimes be disruptive for the family as a whole. It is important to try to change or manage these behaviors. Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we discuss ideas on understanding why a particular behavior is occurring and practical suggestions on how to promote alternative, desirable behavior.

Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we teach parents how to understand when children are ready for toilet training and how long the process can take. Learn how to prepare for toilet training and how to teach a child to use the toilet. We will review tips for boys and girls and how to prevent accidents.

Join the School Readiness Program, AT NO COST, through Zoom as we teach parents how to understand when children are ready for toilet training and how long the process can take. Learn how to prepare for toilet training and how to teach a child to use the toilet. We will review tips for boys and girls and how to prevent accidents.