It is important for anyone, regardless of whether you believe you should take our program, to gain skills in parenting. Believe it or not, every parent can learn something new! The Fast Parent Class was designed by licensed and experienced parenting specialists. It’s time learn some new parenting skills and our classes aim to help you achieve that goal in an anonymous, non-judgmental environment.
Below is a sample outline of the topics covered in our programs. Some classes vary in topics covered, so if you have any particular questions, please feel free to contact us for more information.
Course Outline
Chapter 1
- About Our Course
- About Lessons, Quizzes and Final Exam
- Other Course Information
- Course Policies
Chapter 2
- Learning About Parenting
- Parenting Class Goals
- Parenting Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
- Co-parenting
- The Critical Importance of Attachment
- Insecure Attachment
- What Good Parenting Looks Like
- Benefits of Good Parenting
Chapter 3
- Role Modeling
- Defining Role Modeling
- Children Learn What They Live
- Building Strong Character Through Role Modelling
- Model the Type of Person You Want Your Child to Be
- 10 Ways to be a Role Model for Your Children
Chapter 4
- Taking Care of Yourself
- Taking Care of Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
- What is Self-Care?
- Make Time for Self-Care
- 5 Pillars of Self-Care
- Physical Self-Care Habits
- Mental Self-Care Habits
- Emotional Self-Care Habits
- Spiritual Self-Care Habits
- Social Self-Care Habits
Chapter 5
- Attitude
- Attitude is Everything
- You Can Choose Your Attitude
- The 5-Year Rule
Chapter 6
- Good Parents are Teachers
- Empathy is a Key Component of Life’s Survival Kit
- The Development of Empathy
- Empathy Leads to Social Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
- Teaching Your Children Empathy
- Teaching Life Skills
- Parents Teach Respect
- Teaching Ethics
- Teach Social Skills
- Teaching a Healthy Lifestyle
- Teaching About Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep
- Teaching About Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Teaching About Sexual Behavior
Chapter 7
- Boundaries & Consequences
- Defining Boundaries
- What are Consequences?
- Types of Boundaries
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – a Textbook Case
- Problems When There Are No Boundaries
- Guidelines for Setting Boundaries
- Consequences, an Absolute Necessity for Boundaries
- Positive Consequences
- Enabling
Chapter 8
- Communication in Parenting
- Effective Communication
- Assertive Communication
- Assertive vs. Aggressive vs. Passive Communication
- How to Communicate Assertively
Chapter 9
- Types of Parenting
- The 4 Parenting Styles
- Effects of Permissive Parenting
- Effects of Uninvolved Parenting
- Effects of Authoritarian Parenting
- Benefits Authoritative Parenting
Chapter 10
- Co-Parenting: What is It and Why is it Important?
- What is Co-Parenting?
- Co-Parenting Issues and Tips for Families Not Living in the Same Household
- Children’s Bill of Rights
- How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
- Co-Parenting Styles: Parallel and Cooperative
- Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
- Dating and Your Children
- How Step-Families Can Thrive
- Importance of Having a Co-Parenting Plan
Chapter 11
- Parental Conflict with Co-Parenting
- Conflict and How You Handle It
- Trapped in the Cycle of Conflict
- Control Your Anger
- Learn to Use “I” Messages
- Be A Good Listener
- Business Partner Relationship
Chapter 12
- Common Sense Parenting and Co-Parenting Tips with Mistakes to Avoid
- Common Parenting Mistakes
- Common Parenting Mistakes (Continued)
- Tips Just for Co-Parents
- While the Kids are at Your Home
- Non-Custodial Parent Tips
Chapter 13
- Age-Specific Effects of Children from Divorce or Separation
- Effects of Divorce on Babies (0-2 years old)
- Effects of Divorce on Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers (ages 3-5)
- Effects on Elementary School Children (Ages 6-12)
- Effects on Middle School and High School-Age Children (13-18)
Chapter 14
- Child Abuse and Professional Help
- When to Seek Professional Help
- About Child Abuse
- Facts About Child Abuse from the CDC
- Long-Term Effects of Child Abuse
Chapter 15
- The Value of Showing Up
- What it Means to Show Up
- Living in the Moment!
- How You Can “Show Up” and Spend Quality Time With Your Kids
- Show Up by Letting Go of Your Baggage
- Show Up by Putting Away Your Phone
- Show Up by Making Time for Your Kids
- Show Up by Being Intentional
Once you complete the class you'll take a final exam to test your understanding and comprehension of the course contents.
