The 12-week virtual classroom is a court-recognized blended learning approach that explores democratic parenting practices. Whether in-class or online, this e-learning platform engages parents in role play, quizzes, and reflection notes. Parents choose to attend the parenting classes or apply for online coaching. Parenting skills include physical/emotional development, stress and anger management strategies, navigating through separation and divorce, human rights education, brain development, effective communication, and democratic discipline. Parents will engage in virtual lecture videos, peer networking in class and feedback surveys.
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Syllabus
Week 1 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Intro to Human Rights Education
- Democratic Parenting
- Dignity Principles: Value, Acceptance, Voice & Choice
- Effective Communication
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 1 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 2 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- The Human Brain
- Human Brain Development
- Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 2 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 3 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Four Parenting Approaches
- A Model of Victim Thinking
- R = TLC (responsibility = thinking + loving + confidence)
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 3 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 4 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Human Feelings, Thoughts, Needs & Core Beliefs
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Catch Them Being Good
- Poem: Your Aren’t Listening
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 4 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 5 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Building Trust & Empathy
- Age of Self-trust (birth to one)
- Age of Exploration & Safe Risks (1-3)
- Age of Magical Thinking (3-6)
- Age of Mastery & Autonomy (7-12)
- Early Adolescence (girls 9-11, boys 11-13)
- Mid Adolescence (girl 12-15, boys 14-16)
- Late Adolescence (girls & boys 15-19)
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 5 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 6 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Trust and Empathy
- How We Learn
- Active Listening
- Stages of Loving
- How Children Learn
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 6 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 7 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Nurturance & Guidance
- Punishment vs Discipline (parts 1-3)
- Natural, Logical & Illogical Consequences
- What is the Lesson We Want to Teach
- Catch Them Being Good
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 7 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 8 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Sensitive Subjects
- Video: Inside the Teenage Brain
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 8 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 9 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Stress Video: National Geographic, Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 9 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 10 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Democratic Parenting
- Civic Engagement
- Human & Civil Rights
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 10 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 11 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Case Studies
- Accountability for Failing Children
- American Child Abuse
- We Can Do Better
Assignments: Quizzes, Chapter 11 & 12 Journal, 15-20 Zoom with Parent Coach
Week 12 Weekly Coaching (15-20 minutes)
- Statistical Survey
- Final Exam
- Certificate of Completion
Final Check In with Parent Coach
Enrollment Process Information
How To Enroll in Parenting With Dignity
Completing the Initial Consultation Process:
Once you have completed the Initial Consultation Interview you will receive information via email on how to pay for enrollment in the Parenting Dignity Course.
