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Natural Growth Patterns and the Limiting & Empowering Parenting Styles by Gregory Bland

In this video Greg describes the Natural Growth Patterns of our Children/Teens; the Limiting Parenting Style and Empowering Parenting Style.

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Keep an eye open for little ways in which…
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Supporting Growth the EASEy Way part 5 by Gregory Bland

Hannah excitedly headed into the house with her bundle of craft supplies.  Running to ‘mommy’ she shared the news of her decision to make greeting cards to sell.  Together we took time to…
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Supporting Growth the EASEy Way part 4 by Gregory Bland

What do you do when your child hits a road block?  In short; allow a course correction.  A parent’s flexibility with the plan, when necessary, will assist in keeping the child/teens enthusiasm high and foster…
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Supporting our Children’s Growth the EASEy Way Part 3 by Gregory Bland

There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in something you do it when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you make sure it gets done.

Commitment speaks of priority…
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Supporting Our Children’s Growth the EASEy Way by Gregory Bland

“That’s a very interesting situation.  What do you think you could do?”

What is the possibility for growth that is presented in this moment?  When understanding is reached we begin turning our child’s attention…
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An Open Heart is an Open Door to Supporting Growth by Gregory Bland

Everything rises and falls upon relationship. Our children’s openness and transparency with us as parents is a direct reflection of the relationship we share with them.   The ability to capture their hearts is well within…
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What Does Being a Steward of our Children Mean by Nellie Phiri

I believe that as parents we are stewards of our children and as stewards it is our duty to help our children to be eager to learn new things, adaptable, emotionally well adjusted and socially…
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Clarifying: Essential for Understanding by Gregory Bland

“I don’t even bother trying to open up to my parents anymore. They just jump to conclusions and then begin to rant about why I should or shouldn’t do this or that. I think they…
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Mind Control: The Essential Ingredient for Effective Listening by Gregory Bland

Pain was etched upon Katie’s face as others quietly covered their mouths, leaned in toward the person next to them, and began whispering about her.  Katie was of the staring eyes, and other’s…
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The Discipline of Listening in Pro-Active Parent Coaching Part 1 by Gregory Bland

Genuine interest is an essential ingredient in listening (to our children) and genuinely expressing that interest keeps conversation flowing.  There is nothing more disheartening than beginning to open up and share your heart with someone…
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3 Gracefull Coaching Parenting Tips by Nellie Phiri

The challenges faced by today’s parents

Many parents today feel so powerless and ineffective in raising their children. They also feel so helpless and such a sense of failure when they are faced with…
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Asking a Key Element in Pro-Active Parent Coaching by Gregory Bland

Asking is a powerful discipline for the Pro-Active Parent Coach. The very act of asking a question sets our children’s mind toward finding an answer and creates space for additional information to emerge. Asking, instead…
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Four Principles for Connecting with Your Child by Gregory Bland

A relational connection with our child is essential to a healthy and productive parent coaching relationship.  Without it, our conversations will be shallow, lack significance, and meaning.  With it, our coaching conversations are more heart-felt…
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What Makes a Parent Coaching Question Powerful? by Gregory Bland

It doesn’t matter how great our questions are, if we do not have a relational connection, the answer we receive from our children may lack meaning, heart, and depth.  One of the ingredients…
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What is Pro-Active Parent Coaching? by Gregory Bland

Pro-Active Parent Coaching is a natural approach to parenting that will strengthen relationship while providing our children with a healthy support structure for their growth and development.  This is accomplished by offering a simple and…
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