Comments on: Positive Parenting http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/2009/11/positive-parenting/ A Step Towards Mental Health Wellness & Happiness Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:52:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Andy Lax http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/2009/11/positive-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-4101 Andy Lax Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:15:39 +0000 http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/?p=176#comment-4101 Hi Tina, As a former school guidance counselor, I realize that the role that you assume is so crucial. You're truly making the "proverbial difference" in the lives of these families. Unfortunately, too many parents do not seek guidance and direction and fail to acquire "parenting skills" -- some oblivious to their children's basic emotional needs. In this chaotic world, where we adults are having are own difficult times navigating life, there are so many "little things" that we can do to benefit ourselves and particularly our children (hugs, kisses, open dialogue, praise, etc.). Tina, keep on working in the field and writing about parenting -- and your message will be heard by many. I truly appreciate your contribution! Warm Regards, Andy Lax Hi Tina,

As a former school guidance counselor, I realize that the role that you assume is so crucial. You’re truly making the “proverbial difference” in the lives of these families.

Unfortunately, too many parents do not seek guidance and direction and fail to acquire “parenting skills” — some oblivious to their children’s basic emotional needs.

In this chaotic world, where we adults are having are own difficult times navigating life, there are so many “little things” that we can do to benefit ourselves and particularly our children (hugs, kisses, open dialogue, praise, etc.).

Tina, keep on working in the field and writing about parenting — and your message will be heard by many.

I truly appreciate your contribution!

Warm Regards,
Andy Lax

]]> By: Tina Cannon PhD LMHC http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/2009/11/positive-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-4100 Tina Cannon PhD LMHC Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/?p=176#comment-4100 Andy, I agree with you 100%. "Children learn what they live." When I am working with a child patient, I often spend a lot of time with their parents helping them learn how to parent in a positive, proactive and validating way. Most parents just need a little guidance in the right direction and when they see the difference in their child, it is amazing! Thanks for your wonderful comment. Andy, I agree with you 100%. “Children learn what they live.” When I am working with a child patient, I often spend a lot of time with their parents helping them learn how to parent in a positive, proactive and validating way. Most parents just need a little guidance in the right direction and when they see the difference in their child, it is amazing! Thanks for your wonderful comment.

]]> By: Andy Lax http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/2009/11/positive-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-4098 Andy Lax Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:22:20 +0000 http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/?p=176#comment-4098 This blog entry should be mandatory reading for all parents as too many of us tend to be reactive than proactive in our approach and interaction with our kids. Spending time with children, being openly affectionate and demonstrative of our love, communicating (particularly LISTENING to our kids), and modeling respect and compassion will help our children become emotionally healthy adults. My wife and I have a plaque in our house with a poem whose title is "Children Learn What They Live." It's an important reminder ... of what's really important. Best Regards, Andy Lax This blog entry should be mandatory reading for all parents as too many of us tend to be reactive than proactive in our approach and interaction with our kids.
Spending time with children, being openly affectionate and demonstrative of our love, communicating (particularly LISTENING to our kids), and modeling respect and compassion will help our children become emotionally healthy adults.

My wife and I have a plaque in our house with a poem whose title is “Children Learn What They Live.” It’s an important reminder … of what’s really important.

Best Regards,
Andy Lax

]]> By: Adam http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/2009/11/positive-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-4016 Adam Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:44:16 +0000 http://www.thebestcounselingblog.com/?p=176#comment-4016 I really agree with these tips you have given. They are sounding very simple but are probably not easy, at first. Getting counselling and psychotherapy can probably help build one's confidence and competence in positive parenting for perhaps, until we know how to "parent" ourselves, can we really parent others effectively? I really agree with these tips you have given. They are sounding very simple but are probably not easy, at first. Getting counselling and psychotherapy can probably help build one’s confidence and competence in positive parenting for perhaps, until we know how to “parent” ourselves, can we really parent others effectively?

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