Course Description

Parenting, an intricate dance of emotions and responsibilities, stands at the intersection of profound joy and immense challenges. Our course, "Nurturing with Intent", crafts a path through the complexities of raising children, offering a harmonious blend of theory, practicality, and empathy. Dive deep into the world of positive parenting, a philosophy that doesn't just change behavior -- it transforms lives.

Course Highlights:

  • The Heart of Interaction: Experience the metamorphosis of daily engagements with your child. Unravel the beauty of calm, constructive interactions that replace chaos with serenity, and miscommunication with understanding.

  • Cultivating Emotional Mastery: Equip your children with the tools to navigate their emotions. Witness them blossom as they recognize, comprehend, and constructively channel their feelings, thoughts, and actions.

  • Building a Resilient Self-Identity: Create an environment where children are not just loved, but also celebrated. Empower them to embrace a robust sense of self-worth, derived from genuine competence and unwavering acceptance.

  • Laying the Theoretical Groundwork: Traverse the landscape of positive parenting through its foundational theories. Appreciate its roots, evolution, and the scientific rationale that underscores its efficacy.

  • Shaping Behavior with Compassion: Discover the nuances of instilling discipline without dampening spirits. Learn the art of setting boundaries, appreciating commendable actions, and implementing consequences that resonate with logic and natural outcomes.

  • Igniting Minds and Hearts: Go beyond mere behavioral guidance. Illuminate pathways that nurture not just your child's intellectual faculties, but also their emotional intelligence -- twin pillars that uphold their future success and contentment.

  • Pragmatic Parenting Playbook: Dive into a treasure trove of real-life situations spanning infancy to adolescence. Witness the principles of positive parenting come alive, offering you both inspiration and actionable insights.

  • Universal Appeal: While designed primarily for parents, this course transcends that boundary. It's a beacon for anyone invested in a child's life -- be it grandparents, educators, caregivers, or mentors.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Nurturing with Intent". Whether you're at the onset of your parenting voyage or seeking to enrich an ongoing one, this course promises insights that resonate and techniques that inspire. It's more than a course; it's a movement towards mindful, joyous parenting. Join us, and let's co-create nurturing spaces for our young ones, one positive interaction at a time.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of age-appropriate strategies in positive parenting by applying empathetic communication and logical consequences to real-life scenarios.
  • Recognize key principles of positive parenting and describe how they foster a child's emotional, social, and cognitive development.
  • Define key parenting styles and their impact on child development using Baumrind's framework.
  • Demonstrate understanding of attachment theory by identifying secure and insecure attachment types and their influence on emotional growth.
  • Define the stages of cognitive development and explain key milestones in each stage using Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
  • Identify and describe common misconceptions about child development and explain strategies to address these gaps in knowledge.
  • Define the key traits of close, healthy parent-child relationships, including warmth, sensitivity, and responsiveness, and how each contributes to a child's development.
  • Demonstrate effective parenting strategies, such as empathetic communication and quality time investment, that foster secure, resilient parent-child connections across various developmental stages.
  • Define the difference between discipline and punishment in terms of their effects on child development.
  • Demonstrate effective strategies for using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors in children.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply emotion coaching strategies by engaging in practical activities that nurture emotional intelligence in children.
  • Recognize and describe the four primary branches of emotional intelligence to understand its role in personal growth.
  • Identify and describe the role of 'serve and return' interactions in developing linguistic and cognitive skills during early childhood.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Introduce Yourself 2 points
Exam 1 10 points
Lesson 1 Review Exam 16 points
Lesson 2 Activity 1 points
Exam 2 10 points
Lesson 2 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 3 Activity 1 points
Exam 3 10 points
Lesson 3 Review Exam 8 points
Exam 4 10 points
Lesson 5 Activity 1 points
Exam 5 12 points
Lesson 5 Review Exam 17 points
Lesson 6 Activity 1 points
Exam 6 10 points
Lesson 6 Review Exam 17 points
Exam 7 10 points
Exam 8 10 points
Lesson 8 Review Exam 6 points
Lesson 9 Activity 1 points
Exam 9 10 points
Lesson 9 Review Exam 19 points
Lesson 10 Activity 1 points
Exam 10 10 points
The Final Exam 51 points
Lesson 10 Review Exam 10 points