Positive Parenting Program
Positive Parenting Program is promoting good communication and strong
relationships between parents and children.
The program is world renown, originates in Australia and is promoted by Glasgow City Council.
This positive approach to parenting helps parents
promote their children's development and manage their
children's behaviour in a constructive and
caring way.
Triple P helps parents recognise causes of common
child behaviour problems and encourage desirable behaviour
in their children.
The five key principles of positive parenting:
- Ensuring a safe, interesting environment where
children can explore, experiment and develop
their skills.
- Creating a positive learning environment by
being
available when children need help, care or attention
- Using assertive discipline by being consistent
and
acting quickly when children misbehave
- Having realistic expectations for children and
for
yourself as a parent
- Taking care of yourself as a parent and ensuring
personal needs are met
What does the Positive Parenting Program offer?
Triple P offers suggestions and ideas to
help parents:
- build positive relationships with their children
- praise and encourage behaviour they like
- teach children new skills
- set rules and give instructions their children
will
follow
- respond to misbehaviour immediately, consistently
and decisively
- use discipline strategies that work
- take care of themselves as parents
Programs and support
A variety of programs are available, depending on
parents' and children's needs.
There are also videos, tip sheets, workbooks
and other helpful materials available.
There is no one right way to be a parent, but Triple
P offers information, support and practical answers
to everyday parenting concerns.
Anyone who would like to find out more information
about the programme or parenting groups in your area
please contact Claire Cassidy Triple P Coordinator on
0141 201 4942.
Glasgow City Council will be running workshops and training sessions. Please follow the link to their website for further details:
Glasgow City Council, Parenting Zone, Positive Parenting.
Positive parenting help sheets (available in Word format)
Updated June 2007 |
