You may recall that I had the opportunity to speak to some Union parents on a Fourth Sunday this past fall and ask, "What's on your mind?" I heard parents say things like,
"I need support!"
"How do we make our family thrive?"
"Knowing how to de-escalate tantrums would be helpful."
"Sibling fights are so hard."
You, too? This is why I'm thrilled for our Union Family Quarter #2:
Parenting Wins - How to Develop A Mindset That Sets You Up For Years To Come
Presented by Kathy Foster and Kelly Hampton
Here's a little more detail about what you can expect from the session. Hope you will join us on January 28 following worship.
In parenting, there is a constant tension between the positive characteristics we want our children to possess and the struggles we see our kids experience. We want our kids to be kind, but they yell at their siblings. We want to raise problem-solvers, but they steal other kids' toys when they don't get their way. We want our kids to be responsible for their stuff, but they never pick up their toys.
There is wonderful correlation between the struggles our kids experience and the characteristics we hope to grow in our kids. In this 1- hour workshop, we will explore how the two are connected and how we can use that to help shape our parenting. How we think about conflict directly impacts how we react to the struggles we have with our kids. You will leave the workshop with a new framework that will propel you forward in your parenting decision for years to come.
About Kathy Foster:
Kathy Foster has more than 30 years of experience as an early childhood educator and parent educator. She expertly leads Union Kids on Sunday mornings and the weekly Play & Learn program at 415 Westlake.
About Kelly Hampton:
Kelly Hampton has been a passionate educator for over 15 years. Most recently she was the co-founder and director of a preschool hosted in the Ronald McDonald House providing preschool services to patients at Seattle Children’s. She is currently a first grade teacher with the Edmonds School District. In 2022, she launched Kelly Hampton Coaching to support and empower moms, dads, and caregivers to become the parents they want to be by harnessing more playfulness, connection, and balance with their kids. She uses a strengths-based approach to help her clients clarify their family values and live into them.