Parenting

It is said that parenting is the most difficult job, and the most important responsibility you will ever have in your life. Unfortunately, you receive little or no formal training in parenting, yet you are constantly criticized for every mistake you make. Usually, we either do what our parents did, or we do the exact opposite, depending on our opinion of the parenting we received.

At Families By Design, we believe effective parenting includes developing and clarifying clear expectations, staying calm in the midst of turmoil when your child gets upset, consistently following through with positive and negative consequences, being a positive role model and praising your children for their behavior.