Part of parenting is learning how to navigate conflicts with your child. From discipline issues, power struggles, and emotional regulation it often seems like an endless cycle of learning and growth for both the parent and the child. Every day we learn more about ourselves and our own journeys as we try to help shape our little ones into good humans.
Peaceful conflict resolution is always the goal and one method at the forefront is Conscious Discipline. Which aims to instill the Seven Powers of a Conscious Adults. "The Seven Powers for Conscious Adults create long-term, lasting success by guiding us to become conscious, present, attuned and responsive to the needs of ourselves and children." Parents and caregivers who practice these can therefore help children learn- from an early age the Seven Skills of Discipline. Children who are exposed to these seven skills and learn to utilize them will, in theory, be socially and emotionally ready to take on the conflicts and challenges life will undoubtedly present.
Our friends at Celebree School of East Norriton are always on the forefront of child development research, so it's no surprise they've implemented the Seven Skills of Discipline across their classrooms. Celebree has a holistic approach to childcare and sees the educational process as a collaborative process between school and home. They work hand in hand with parents to give ideas on how these skills can be enhanced at home as well.
The theory is that if children can learn to master these seven skills at a young age, they will become innate and a part of their adult conscious. The skills are simple, and as you can see in the chart below each is associated with a resulting life skill and basic value. These techniques are practiced daily at Celebree, but parents looking to resolve conflicts in the home can certainly adapt this strategy as well. Afterall, who doesn't want to instill things like empathy, responsibility, and integrity in their child?
If a mindful, holistic approach to child care sounds aligned with your family's values and childcare needs, contact Celebree School of East Norriton and schedule a tour. Children from 6 weeks to 6 years can find a place to call their home away from home with Celebree.
Celebree School of East Norriton
2714 Dekalb Pike East Norriton, PA 19401
610-400-3404
eastnorriton@celebreeschool.com
