Parenting School Age Children – The Family Centre
When your child turns 5, they start to gain a new level of independence. Between the ages of 5 and 11, they spend more time at school, with friends, and participating in extra-curricular activities. This means they are spending less time with you under your direct supervision and care.
Since you can’t be there to solve all of your child’s problems as they occur, you need skills to teach them to be independent and make positive choices. The Parenting School Age Children workshop offers a way to help you understand how they’re growing up and the type of role you should have with them as they go through the school years.
Who can attend:
Any caregiver who is parenting a child between 5 and 11 years old
Caregivers interested in establishing positive parenting practices or addressing challenges in school age children
You will build skills for parenting school-age children by understanding:
What to expect as your child grows and develops
Your parenting style and how it affects your child
Why school-age children behave the way they do
How to positively guide behaviours
How to better communicate with your child
What bonding is and why it’s important
Ways to teach your child problem-solving skills
The ins and outs of self-esteem
Discipline strategies
Internet safety
Chores – what to expect and when
What drives power struggles and how to address them
How to care for yourself during this stage
By the end of the session, you will feel more comfortable:
Creating effective parenting strategies and giving positive feedback
Addressing misbehaviour or other issues
Setting boundaries, limits, and guidelines
Communicating with your child
Providing a nurturing home environment
Minimizing the negative effects of divorce or separation (if applicable), and
Solving day-to-day problems and challenges
How much does it cost?
Group workshops: $150 per person.
Private session: $325
We are dedicated to supporting families of all income levels. We offer a subsidy for attending the group workshop for this class, thanks to funding from the City of Edmonton Family and Community Support Services.
If needed, you can apply for a subsidy by selecting one of the subsidy options in the registration form.
To register: TFC - PSAC
