kahvi Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 So, I've decided to create a peaceful parenting meetup group. I've been a member of a few groups in the past, but they included all types of parenting styles and I never quite connected with anyone. Most of the women were stay-at-home moms and they all seemed like great parents, but I wanted to create a group focused on peaceful parenting strategies. I wanted to ask you all what you think of my description of the group. Is there anything I should add or subtract? Also, do you have any suggestions for a link to provide at the end? This is a group for parents who are dedicated to using gentle discipline with their children. A peaceful parent does not use coercive parenting methods such as spanking, yelling, humiliation, or domination. A peaceful parent focuses on bonding with her child, validating her child’s feelings, and using age-appropriate reasoning to negotiation win-win solutions. She thinks about what type of person she wants her child to become and acts as the model. A peacefully parented child may not always be convenient for the parent, for she is learning to reason, question authority and advocate for herself, behaviors that a majority of parents want for their children in adulthood, but often fail to practice with them in childhood. Peaceful parenting does not mean: Never setting boundaries, letting the child make all of the decisions, never getting angry as a parent, never letting your child experience anger or frustration. To learn more about peaceful parenting and find out if this group is for you, please visit: FYI, If any of you are from St. Louis, MO, I would love for you to join the group. I added "lies" to the list of what a peaceful parent does not use. 2
kavih Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I would definitely join the group if I was in Missouri. I've been looking for an FDR-type meetup group around me here in California for a few months now, but they are just too far away from me at the moment. Btw, nice username. Your silent "h" is just located differently than mine
Microwave Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I think it's a great idea. I'd like my two year old daughter to have more kids to play with, but I always am hesitant because most parents are pretty horrible. I took my daughter to the park yesterday and in under 20 minutes I saw multiple parents yelling at their kids and using excessive force on them. With your description, maybe replace "her" with "their" and change it from singular to plural, or find some way to make it gender neutral. I'm a stay at home dad and it has always bothered me a little how most websites about parenting have mama, mom, etc. in the title. 1
kahvi Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 I would definitely join the group if I was in Missouri. I've been looking for an FDR-type meetup group around me here in California for a few months now, but they are just too far away from me at the moment. Btw, nice username. Your silent "h" is just located differently than mine How funny! I got mine from a character in the Elf Quest comic books. I've just always liked the name. I think it's a great idea. I'd like my two year old daughter to have more kids to play with, but I always am hesitant because most parents are pretty horrible. I took my daughter to the park yesterday and in under 20 minutes I saw multiple parents yelling at their kids and using excessive force on them. With your description, maybe replace "her" with "their" and change it from singular to plural, or find some way to make it gender neutral. I'm a stay at home dad and it has always bothered me a little how most websites about parenting have mama, mom, etc. in the title. Good idea. I thought about that, too, but put it that way for brevity. I'll go ahead and change it. Thanks for the feedback.
Avocadogreta Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Good luck to you in finding some peaceful families to hang out with. I'm sure there are many other families who are wanting to connect with like-minded families to grow with as well.
MysterionMuffles Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 include this link at the end http://nospank.net they have a wonderfu 16-19 page booklet on the adverse effects of spanking.
kahvi Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 include this link at the end http://nospank.net they have a wonderfu 16-19 page booklet on the adverse effects of spanking.Thanks! I will. Excellent read!
ThorsSmith Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 I am located in St Louis and am very interested in peaceful parenting, my wife and I are expecting our first child in feburary and meeting like minded people has been a little tough so far.
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