Do find yourself yelling at your kids and then walking away thinking, "That wasn't how it was supposed to go"? Do you find yourself frustrated with your child's behaviour, but feel lost as to how to support him? Do you feel as though you're reverting back to old methods - such as time-outs and groundings - simply because you're exhausted and don't know what else to do?
Discipline Without Damage is a seven week, self-paced course that incorporates both video and reflective exercises in order to help you better understand not only your child's behaviour, but also yourself. Dr Vanessa Lapointe will guide you through a series of lessons designed to help you understand why children behave the way they do, as well as what they need in times of upset and stress. You will also understand why you react the way you do to certain behaviours, and will change aspects of your parenting practice so that you can have a household of peace, compassion and relationship.
Your Instructor
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is an author, parenting educator, and counsellor who has been supporting families and children for more than fifteen years. Author of Discipline without Damage: How to get your kids to behave without messing them up and Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, regularly invited media guest and contributor, educator and speaker and a consultant to research projects and various organizations promoting emotional health and development, Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work.
Dr. Vanessa’s passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. As a mother to 2 growing children, Dr. Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally, to view the world through the child’s eyes.