Educational Skills for Family Purposes

Course Description

This course aims to equip families and educators with effective parenting tools to enhance positive interaction within the family and build healthy relationships among individuals. It focuses on both the practical and theoretical aspects of modern parenting, providing strategies to tackle daily challenges such as effective communication, conflict management, and the development of social and emotional skills in children and adolescents. The course is delivered through interactive activities and real-life case studies to ensure practical application of knowledge.

Course Objectives

1. Enhance participants’ understanding of positive parenting principles and their impact on children's psychological and social development.
2. Develop effective communication skills among family members to promote understanding and reduce conflicts.
3. Empower parents with tools to manage negative behaviors (such as stubbornness and temper tantrums) and transform them into learning opportunities.
4. Strengthen the family’s role in developing children's life skills (such as self-confidence, decision-making, and empathy).
5. Provide practical strategies to navigate critical developmental stages (such as adolescence).

Main Topics

1. Principles of Positive Parenting:

   • The difference between traditional and modern parenting.
   • The impact of parenting on a child's personality and development.

2. The Art of Effective Family Communication:

   • Active listening skills and expressing emotions without conflict.
   • The role of body language and tone of voice in conversations with children.

3. Managing Challenging Behaviors:

   • Analyzing the causes of negative behaviors and ways to modify them.
   • Using positive reinforcement and educational consequences.

4. Emotional and Social Parenting:

   • Developing children's emotional intelligence.
   • Teaching children problem-solving skills.

5. Dealing with Adolescents:

   • Understanding psychological and physical changes during adolescence.
   • Building trust and avoiding conflicts.

6. Parenting in the Digital Age:

   • Managing children’s use of technology and social media.
   • Protecting children from online risks.

Target Audience

• Parents (new or experienced).
• Families facing challenges in raising children of different age groups.
• Educators and professionals working with children and adolescents.
• Engaged couples preparing to build a family on strong educational foundations.