Know Your Child (KYC) is a beautiful course offered to parents of young children, offering tips to raise children in a positive, healthy way.
Parenting, in my opinion is the hardest of all jobs. Unlike machines, human beings don’t come into this world with a manual. Each of us is so unique and so the guidance that is given must be unique too. So, it is purely by trial and error that we figure out what works and what do not work with our children. However, if we understand the nature of our of mind and emotions at different age levels, then it becomes easier to conduct our trial and error within the specific domain.
After so many years of parenting, it is natural to feel that we know all about parenting and that these classes are just repeating the same things that we have experienced. I am a mother of 2 teenagers. However, when I attended the seminar last year for the first time, I was taken aback to see how many things I have done wrong and how I could have improved my communication with my children. It was a new start for me with my family.
For example, I was shocked to know how many times a normal child hears NO in a day (which sheds light on why they rebel or talk back), why some children have lot of fears, what positive parenting means. Dan Siegel, a neuroscientist, in his book “Parenting from the Inside Out” says, “The way we communicate with our children has a profound impact on how they develop”. It is so true. Our communication helps shape their thinking and consequently their future. The workshop gave me a new perspective into the art of parenting and a great insight into the way I communicate not only with my children but with people around me.
Teaching is a skill that always brings a lot of refinement and it is so true for me with KYC as well. Every time I teach this workshop, I become aware of my own shortfalls and I am constantly refining my communication skills. Since this workshop, though I still have some arguments, I must say many of my arguments with my family members have dropped. My children feel much closer to me.
I want to invite every parent to take the time to attend this at least once. This two hours is really worth it.
Here are some more testimonials from the workshop (name / last name has been withheld to protect participant privacy).
The class was really good, an eye-opener for a parent of 16 yr old and a 12 yr old. I thought I knew it all - but I was mistaken. I had labeled by daughter's creativity as wastage of paper, tape and time. My son's bike rides, social networking were avoidance of studies to me. In inheritance, I have given them my fears. I wish I could undo the harm done. Now, at the very least can prevent future damage and perhaps enhance growth. Change will happen.
Please let us know if there are any refresher classes. I definitely recommend this class to parents of all age groups.
This workshop gives a beautiful understanding about the most common problems we face while raising children and workable solutions which you can start applying right away.
KYC is a workshop every parent wanting to have a deeper understanding about their child's behavior and the dynamics of a parent child relationship must take .
I came away knowing more about my child and my parenting style and what I was doing right and what I could start changing right away.
-- Suchitra, Cupertino
"KYC gave me a glimpse into the working of the childs' mind. It also gave me some practical tips that I use to build a more caring/nurturing relationship with my kids. I would definitely recommend 'Know Your Child' workshop for all parents,teachers and other caretakers." – Vidhya, San Jose
