| BECOME AN ENLIGHTENED PARENT |
![]() Parents hold the awesome power to shape their children's reality. This is a huge responsibility in these challenging and unpredictable times. Dr. Andrea Gould has entitled her work with parents--"The Enlightened Parent Advantage." Sessions and materials provide a lens through which parents can understand their children’s true nature and thus foster their growth. In her many years as a practicing psychologist working privately with families, she has seen the power of “mindset, or perspective” as perhaps the most important factor in a person’s perception of their life’s quality. With children and teenagers, when a parent possess some basic knowledge of human development and the understanding that all things are truly temporary, it makes a great difference in their being able to tolerate adverse conditions and achieve a balanced family life. The parent who is able to model tolerance for the inevitable frustrations of life, a grasp of human nature as well as an ability to interpret and explain the nuances of people and circumstances to their children, is an enlightened parent. When parents know themselves and their partners intimately, they can help their children to become capable of achieving the skills to negotiate life's twists and turns. Dr. Andrea Gould's coaching and educational materials combine age old wisdom with new insights from contemporary brain development and learning theories. Her work gives parents the tools to better understand the human condition. Most importantly, she can help parents identify their children’s unique talents and guide them toward a satisfying and successful life. |
ENLIGHTENED PARENT TIPS
1. How old is your child? Try to rememeber how it felt to be your child's age. 2. Remember that choosing "NOT" to react is an action. Take time to consider your next move. 3. When a crisis demands your attention remember to keep yourself seperate from the emotions that threaten to overwhelm you. Consider the best outcome you can invision. Ask yourself, "What are the steps I need to take to achieve this vision." |
