Synergistic Parenting
Ways to parent increase creative synergy
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This web site results from leading dozens of parenting groups. Parents shared problems that led them to join groups. They then showed creativity in solving problems as they learned Synergistic Parenting. Using it, their energy often led a child to apply their energy to the problem, creating synergy. Parents found more joy in parenting.
The purpose of Synergistic Parenting is to lead children to be self-sufficient and independent supported by their parents. When our first-born was about four he called out just after bedtime. When we rushed in, he told us to get rid of the monster in the closet. I said, “You tell the monster!” He sat up straight, looked at the closet, and said in his strongest voice, “Monster, stay in the closet,” fell back and was asleep in minutes — with a kiss from each of us. Think about what he learned. Work with each child in age appropriate ways to encourage standing on their own, and knowing when to punt.
Parents said this approach helped them find better ways to parent and why these skills help. If you want help for any problem to the left, click on it. To explore Synergistic Parenting click it below.
Synergistic Parenting is not meant to provide therapy for individual problems, such as depression or addiction, for that please consult a therapist who will work with your family on your specific needs.
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Credit: I wrote scripts for the Experiments which our daughter edited, then recorded.
Copyright © 2003, 2006 John F. Yeaman