12/02 (Sat.) Parenting and Child Development (Host: Monika)

[mandy chen]

Hi welcome to discuss with Monika!

Session 1
Why Parenting Styles Matter When Raising Children
https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-styles-2795072

The Four Parenting Styles:
1. The authoritarian parenting style
2. The authoritative parenting style
3. The permissive parenting style
4. The uninvolved parenting style

The Impact of Parenting Styles
1. Academics
2. Mental health
3. Self-esteem
4. Social relationships

Here are steps you can take to adopt a more authoritative parenting style
1. Listen
2. Establish rules
3. Consider your child’s input
4. Be consistent

Question:
1. According to the 4 parenting styles, what is the parenting style of your parents’? And what is the parenting style of yours?
2. Why parenting styles matter when raising children?


Session2
Consequences for kids' of endless screen time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bCCDGZyC0I

日本3D龍事件
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/3D%E9%BE ... B%E4%BB%B6
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denn%C5%8D_Senshi_Porygon


How can parents help wean kids off devices without fights?
https://www.uvpediatrics.com/topics/add ... o-screens/

6 Ways to Wean Children Off Screens
1. Set Limits.
2. Encourage Alternative Activities.
3. Model Healthy Relationships with Screens.
4. Create a Screen-Free Bedroom.
5. Use Apps to Monitor Screen Time.
6. Have Open Communication.

Teaching Kids Gratitude - How to Raise Thankful Children
https://youtu.be/9_7IkeV4Gi8?si=vfmKtg23lNmiSo35

How to Teach Children Gratitude
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-tea ... de-4782154

Question:
3. How can parents help wean kids off devices without fights?
4. How to raise thankful children?


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Agenda:
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:10 ~ 4:15pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:15 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:15pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:15 ~ 5:55pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements

Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 4:10pm – 6:30pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $80)
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