Resilient Parent,

Parent & Family Speaker Series
at Natick High School
Resilient Child

A Program Series & Resources to Support Families with Children from Preschool to High School.
upcoming Programs & registration
Please join us for the next program in the Resilient Parent, Resilient Parent series: (for parents of children from preschool to high school)
An Evening with Brenda Dater:
Author of "Parenting without Panic: A Pocket Support Group for Parents of Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Thursday, February 5h from 7-9pm at the Natick Community Senior Center. For information and to register, go HERE.

Stress Management for Parents: 3 Sessions - Feb 4, 11 & 25
February 5th at 7pm
Thanks for your support!
Stress Management for Parents: 3 Sessions - Feb 4, 11 & 25

Principles of the Resilient Parent
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Progress not perfection. We are not here to learn how to be perfect, but to discover, grow, and become more aware.
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Compassion rules. Parenting is hard enough without parents judging each other. We will be kind to ourselves and other parents. We will give each other the benefit of the doubt.
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All discussion is respectful. How can we learn if we can’t hear another’s viewpoint? We will speak to each other (including those with whom we disagree) with respect. We will listen. We will help to create a safe space where other parents can share their problems and advice.
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Struggle builds muscle. As Nelson Mandela said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” We will model learning from mistakes, not avoiding them altogether.
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Humor=resiliency. The ability to laugh at one’s self is a hallmark of a resilient attitude. We will try not to take ourselves too seriously.
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It takes a village to raise a resilient child. Parenting in isolation can be stressful and scary. Resilient parents connect to community for support. The goal of this program series is to provide both information and opportunity for connection.
©Christine Fortune Guthery, 2013, All rights reserved.