The Joyful Parent.
It's NOT an oxymoron.
The neuroscience of parenting can help angry,
easily agitated and frustrated kids...
so, just imagine what it can do for YOUR child.
Stop yelling. Stop being in a state of overwhelm.
Start parenting your child with effective strategies that
change behavior for the long haul.
You'll feel better, your kids will feel better
and your whole family can get back to JOY!
Our self-paced program is available NOW!
With our 30-day satisfaction guarantee (from the date of purchase), you have nothing to lose and everything to change!
ATTENTION: Head Start, early childhood programs, therapists, clinicians, PTA programs and coaches. If you'd like to purchase a license to use this curriculum with your parenting groups, please contact us directly at compcounseling at sbcglobal dot net. Put JOYFUL in the subject line and we'll get with you as soon as we can to discuss how you can license this for group use! All the work is done for you. Utilizing our videos, handouts and lead discussions in the way that's most meaningful to your group. Our curriculum meets the standards for Head Start's "research-based" parenting programs. Reach out if we can answer any questions or tell you more!
I've personally worked with thousands of kids and parents throughout the years and have touched the lives of millions online.
If there's one thing I know to be certain, it's that there is NO perfect when it comes to raising kids.
There is "good enough", though...and knowing how the brain works, why kids do what they do and what YOU can do to better support and raise your children goes a long way towards everyone's happiness.
Don't leave things to chance. Get support and information that will make a difference in your home!
Your Instructor
This program was developed by Wendy Young, LMSW, BCD, mom of three, co-author of BLOOM: 50 Things to Say, Think and Do with Anxious, Angry and Over-the-Top Kids, practicing child & adolescent psychotherapist and early childhood mental health consultant. She is recognized worldwide as a leading thought expert on raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted kids...while helping their parents maintain their sanity. Wendy has worked with thousands of families and has expertise in helping children and families with emotional intensity, anger issues, trauma, loss and more. She completed her graduate studies at Michigan State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has been published in several venues in both print and online.
Disclaimer: This program does not replace therapy and is for educational purposes. Should you need the services of a therapist, find a licensed, qualified mental health practitioner in your locale. We are unable to make recommendations to you. Please check with your family physician.
Course Curriculum
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StartWeek 1 Overview with Wendy: VIDEO 1 (3:01)
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StartBrain Basics Guide: PRINTABLE
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StartBrain Basics: VIDEO 2 (6:57)
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StartLook in the Mirror Guide: PRINTABLE
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StartA Long Look In the Mirror: VIDEO 3 (7:09)
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StartLook In the Mirror: Keeping Ourselves Calm with Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies: VIDEO 4 (9:22)
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StartEverybody Calm Down: PRINTABLE
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StartThe Joyful Parent: Intentions to Start Your Day: PRINTABLE
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StartBONUS: Joy Journal PRINTABLE
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StartWeek 2 LEAN ON ME: Overview with Wendy: VIDEO 5 (3:17)
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StartFeelings Make the World Go Around: VIDEO 6 (9:32)
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StartWe Cannot Control Our Child's Behavior: VIDEO 7 (10:21)
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StartJOY Download: PRINTABLE
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StartJOY Overview: Joining With: VIDEO 8 (5:38)
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StartMaking Friends with Our Feelings: VIDEO 9 (2:58)
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StartJOY: Optimizing Understanding: VIDEO 10 (2:30)
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StartJOY: Your Brain Holds the Key: VIDEO 11 (5:38)
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StartSimple Strategies to Soothe the Limbic System: MP3
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StartFeelings Finder Freebie PRINTABLE
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StartJUST BREATHE!
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StartRESOURCES for DEALING with FEELINGS
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StartWEEK Three Overview: with Wendy VIDEO 12 (2:50)
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StartBrain Basics: Neuroscience of Emotions: VIDEO 13 (3:27)
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StartBrain Basics: Neurochemistry: Feelings, Behavior, Learning: VIDEO 14 (4:50)
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StartBeing Good Enough: VIDEO 15 (13:28)
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StartThe Joyful Parent: WORKBOOK
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StartThief of JOY: VIDEO 16 (10:01)
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StartOld School/New School Behavior Management: VIDEO 17 (11:21)
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StartSay, Think & Do Strategies: The BLOOM Approach: VIDEO 18 (9:29)
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StartSay, Think and Do PRINTABLE
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StartQuestions & Answers MP3s/Video (2:45)
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StartBONUS: Family Night: Activity PRINTABLE
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StartRESOURCES
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StartNew Lecture