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Empathic Parenting is a philosophy of parenting that treats both children and parents respectfully, compassionately, and thoughtfully. Empathic Parenting is non-punitive, non-shaming, proactive, and empowering to the whole family.

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What is Empathic Parenting?

Empathic parenting is a respectful, non-punitive way of teaching children life skills. I believe that children's behavior (and misbehavior) is almost always an attempt to meet a need, and that when we reframe our interactions with our children to be based on mutual respect and empathy instead of unilateral power and control, we can teach them to get their needs met in a respectful and appropriate way, making misbehavior unproductive and unnecessary.

The meaning of discipline in this context is "the treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise". Empathic Parenting is my own combination of discipline philosophies, with an emphasis on empathy.  Empathy means "being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another". This also implies learning to be responsible for our own emotions, and coaching children with handling theirs effectively. Empathic Parenting incorporate Lawrence Cohen’s Playful Parenting, Alfie Kohn’s Unconditional Parenting, Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline, Parent Effectiveness Training, and Non-Violent Communication into a respectful yet effective parenting philosophy.

Making a child feel badly about himself (guilty, ashamed, afraid) doesn't teach them the value of acting differently - though it may curb the misbehavior in the short term. This non-punitive approach to discipline teaches and empowers children through modeling, supporting their natural development, gentle limit setting, and creating good habits.  Read More...

About Lisa Stroyan

I am trained in “Teaching Parenting with Positive Discipline” and CTI’s Life Coaching, with additional training and work in Non-Violent Communication and Collaborative Problem Solving with Explosive Children.  I have been studying and practicing various positive discipline philosophies since my son was little.   You can read more about me, or about my journey.

 

I hope this webpage helps you in the same way I have received (and continue to receive) support, encouragement, and ideas from so many other caring parents in my life.