The Essential C's for Parents - Raising self-reliant kids in a self indulgent world

The Essential C's Outline (based on content from the Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? Love and Logic Solutions To Teaching Your Kids About Money Book)

Control - Session 1 Objectives

Goal Setting Sheet
- Control seen as a basic human need
- The difference between control and wishes
- Parenting styles and control
- The impact different kinds of control has on kids
Readings

Control - Session 2 Objectives

Using choices to share control
- “You can …you decide… Choices Some choice guidelines to use
Using statements to share control
- “I will ….as soon as” skill
- “You can choose any” skill
Using questions to share control
Using other skills to present thinking opportunities
- Describe
- Give information
- One word.
- Write a note
Readings

Consequences - Session 3 Objectives

How to Teach Through Consequences
- A Look at the Difference Between Consequences And Punishment
- Anger vs. empathy?
- How to Use Consequences Effectively
  1. The Power of Delay
  2. One size fits all Consequence
  3. Natural Consequence
  4. Logical Consequence
  5. Mutual Consent Consequence
- A Guide to Consequences Chart
- Readings

Readings Capability - Session 4 Objectives

Whose Problem is it?
2 Ways to Solve Problems
- The Mutual Approach
- The Consultant Approach
5 Skills to Develop Confidence and Independence
1. Encouragement Vs Praise
2. Character Building Skill
3. How To Use Questions Effectively
4. Encourage Children to Use Resources Outside The Home
5. Don't Take Away Hope
How to use the Decision Making Chart
Readings

Session 5 Objectives

Revisit Goal Setting from Session 1
Application and Implementation Practice
How to Make the Skills a Habit