“Let’s raise children who won’t have to recover from their childhood.” -Pam Leo

Connected Parenting
Intro Class:

This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting young children, and on parenting without punishments, consequences or conditional rewards of any kind.

Look deeply past difficult behaviors to discover the underlying needs of our children, and begin to use concrete tools to respond effectively to parenting challenges.

This 2 hour class covers respectful problem solving, developmental norms, listening to children's feelings, resolving sibling conflicts, and many practical ideas about what to do instead of being either an authoritarian or a permissive parent.

Incorporates concepts from the work of Alfie Kohn (Unconditional Parenting), Dr. Gordon Neufeld (Hold on to Your Kids), Lawrence J. Cohen (Playful Parenting), Pam Leo (Connection Parenting),  Dr. Dan Siegel (Parenting from the Inside Out), Dr. Ross Greene (The Explosive Child), and many others, as well as the varied professional and personal experience of facilitators Lyla and Emily.

Facilitated by:

• Lyla Wolfenstein, B.S., IBCLC, Parent Educator, Lactation Consultant and Mother of 2
• Emily Troper, ECE, Parenting and Early Childhood Educator and Mother of 4

Those who have taken the Introductory Class (or any of our previous Connected Parenting classes) and want continued coaching and support are invited to register for our ongoing Support and Discussion Group.

registration:

$25 per person

$40 per couple

Reserve your space - register now!  Or email with questions.

Cancellation policy:
2 weeks for full refund, otherwise registration fees can be applied to a subsequent class.

Location:
Connected Parenting Introductory Classes are held at a variety of locations in Portland - see Events Calendarfor details

"Every stage in a child's life is there for a purpose. If we can respect and respond to her needs fully during each stage of her life, she can be done with that stage and move on." -Naomi Aldort