(HS Prioleau / Cronin 059047 2022) Positive Parenting Beyond the Belt: Examining Alternative Approaches...

Course overview

Discipline has often been a sensitive topic within many communities of color. To spank or not to spank? How do cultural implications influence our thoughts concerning where we draw the line between discipline and abuse? Parents are bombarded with messages concerning positive and gentle parenting - what do these terms mean and why are more parents of color considering sparing the rod when it comes to raising children. View childhood experts Brittany Prioleau, PhD and Claire Cronin, PhD as they dive into the cultural, psychological, and historical contexts of corporal and physical punishment and its effects on childhood behaviors. They'll share parenting attachment styles and their direct influence on disciplinary behaviors. During this recording, you will learn: Historical and cultural impacts on traditional disciplinary behaviors to foster alternatives Parent/child attachment styles and their effects on relationship building Biological effects of trauma and toxic stress on childhood brain development Ways to learn and unlearn generational trauma relating to discipline & explore alternative approaches