Online Class: Basic Parenting Skills

Designed for parents and caregivers, this course provides a transformative experience by blending the latest research with actionable strategies to raise self-assured, resilient children. Through real-world examples, learn to communicate effectively and reduce power struggles while fostering lasting, respectful relationships.
Self-Paced, Online Class
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 33
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Parenting is one of life's most rewarding-and challenging-adventures. Yet, no one hands us a manual the day our children are born. The truth is, great parenting isn't instinctive; it's learned. Whether you're preparing for the arrival of your first child or navigating the complex needs of growing children, this course is your essential guide to becoming the parent you've always dreamed of being.

Imagine understanding your child on a deeper level-knowing what they need before they have to ask, addressing behaviors with confidence, and fostering a relationship rooted in trust and mutual respect. This isn't just wishful thinking; it's achievable, and this course will show you how.

This isn't just another parenting class. It's a transformative experience that combines the latest in child development research with practical, actionable strategies you can use immediately. Through engaging, real-world examples and a warm, conversational approach, you'll uncover the secrets of positive discipline, how to communicate effectively with children, and the art of nurturing self-esteem and resilience.

You'll learn to see your child not as a mystery to solve but as a unique individual to guide. From understanding their temperament and intellectual development to learning how to instill values and meet emotional needs, this course equips you with tools to tackle parenting's greatest challenges with grace and purpose.

But this course isn't just about your child-it's about you, too. It's about helping you grow into the confident, compassionate parent you want to be. It's about reducing power struggles and self-doubt, and replacing them with strategies that work and a deep sense of fulfillment.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, caretakers, and educators alike, this course isn't just about raising healthy, well-adjusted children-it's about shaping the next generation of kind, curious, and capable adults.

By the time you finish, you won't just be equipped with knowledge-you'll be transformed. You'll never look at parenting the same way again. So why wait? The parent you aspire to be is within reach. Enroll today, and take the first step on a journey that will change your life-and your child's-for the better.

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Lesson 1. Cultivating Confident and Compassionate Adults

Parenting, although instinctive, benefits from structured learning to effectively address children's emotional, intellectual, and social needs, fostering their development into well-rounded adults. By weaving parenting education into societal norms, we prepare families for the complex task of nurturing future generations, both on a personal and communal level. 15 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-WordSearch-11292.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Parenting Skills Course; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Erikson's Stages: A Framework for Growth

Understanding the critical phases of child development enables parents to align their nurturing methods with children's emerging cognitive and emotional landscapes, mitigating mutual frustration. In doing so, they draw upon Erik Erikson's theories to create foundations for trust, autonomy, and ultimately, lifelong fulfillment. 19 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-11293.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Unveiling the Layers of Temperament in Children

The classification of temperaments into easy, slow to warm up, and difficult provides a foundation for developing tailored parenting strategies. These strategies promote children's strengths and assist them in navigating challenges effectively. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WorkSheet-11294.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Temperament
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Curiosity Unleashed

The lesson introduces the importance of routines and structured study habits, alongside adaptive learning strategies like flexible scheduling and personalized learning plans, in promoting academic success and reducing stress. Emphasis is also placed on utilizing emotional intelligence and technology in creating a balanced, modern educational experience. 30 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-Activity-11295.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. The Essentials of Parent-Child Communication

As modern communication extends into digital spaces, guiding children with appropriate boundaries and etiquette is crucial. Through active participation in their digital experiences, parents can reinforce positive habits and ensure safe interactions. 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Activity-11296.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Forging Futures: The Role of Discipline in Nurturing Character

Discipline is a comprehensive educational tool that, when used constructively, instills life skills beyond correction. Modern approaches suggest exploring diverse strategies rather than adhering to past punitive methods, aiding in more positive child development. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-HomeWork-11297.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Building Your Child's Self-Worth: A Guide to Self-Esteem

Thoreau's insight highlights self-perception as a determinant of one's fate, emphasizing parents' roles in nurturing children's self-esteem. Teaching kids confidence lays a foundation for resilience, optimism, and societal contribution. 16 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Activity-11298.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Values & Morals: Foundations of Character

The family environment, cultural exposure, and community involvement play pivotal roles in shaping a child's moral and value-driven development. Consistency between actions and words, as well as promoting diversity, are key strategies for creating a nurturing moral foundation at home. 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WorkSheet-11299.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Cultural Influences on Childhood Social Skills

The lesson emphasizes the importance of socialization in children's development, highlighting the roles of both formal and informal interactions in shaping emotional intelligence and societal integration. It further explores how parents and caregivers can support this social growth through diverse interactions, play, and modeling behavior while considering cultural variations. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WorkSheet-11300.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 10. Nurturing the Next Generation: A Guide to Meeting Your Child's Needs

Through Maslow's lens, the lesson discusses how meeting children's layered needs is crucial for their development and lifelong success. By distinguishing between needs and wants, parents can guide children towards financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility. 22 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-WordSearch-11301.pdf
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Modeling Integrity and Authenticity

Children absorb lessons not just from spoken words but through observing adults navigate life and societal norms. Effective role models provide guidance in areas such as confidence, healthy living, and emotional intelligence, forging paths for children to mature into value-driven individuals. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Downloadable-11302.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam

Lesson 12. Redefining the Family: Diversity in the 21st Century

As family compositions evolve, new forms like co-parenting after divorce and families with parents working abroad demand effective communication and adaptability. Emphasizing inclusivity and community support helps families overcome these challenges, fostering acceptance and understanding. 14 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-HomeWork-11303.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam

Lesson 13. Transformative Parenting: Principles for Nurturing Resilient Children

Parents can profoundly influence their children's futures by fostering resilience, compassion, and emotional intelligence through daily routines and role modeling. Incorporating gratitude, creativity, and diversity awareness cultivates an environment where kids transform challenges into opportunities for growth. 14 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Downloadable-11304.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Eating Dinner
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam

Lesson 14. Parenting: A Love-Fueled Journey

The complex dynamic of the parent-child relationship necessitates patience and a research-based approach to nurture a child's potential. Studies advocate warmth and responsiveness, as illustrated by attachment theory, to bolster a child's academic and social success. 23 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-HomeWork-11305.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam

Lesson 15. Empowering Parents Through Knowledge

Addressing the harsh reality of child abuse requires vigilance and a collective community effort to protect vulnerable children. Empowering individuals to support at-risk families and report abuse is crucial for safeguarding children's physical and emotional well-being. 52 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-WordSearch-11306.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam
310
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of diverse cultural parenting practices and their influence on child-rearing approaches.
  • Recognize the impact of effective parenting skills in nurturing a child's emotional, intellectual, and social development.
  • Define the different psychosocial development stages proposed by Erik Erikson, and describe their impact on child development by providing examples for each stage.
  • Identify ways in which parenting and the surrounding environment can nourish child development across physical, emotional, and cognitive domains, ensuring the creation of holistic nurturing environments.
  • Develop tailored strategies for adapting parenting and educational approaches to support each child's unique temperament, promoting emotional growth and effective interactions.
  • Recognize and categorize a child's temperament traits using the eight basic dimensions and three main temperament groups.
  • Demonstrate the ability to set up a positive study environment that enhances learning development through guided practice and motivational techniques.
  • Recognize and describe at least two strategies to foster a child's natural curiosity by the end of the lesson.
  • Model effective communication behaviors such as empathy and gratitude in daily interactions with children.
  • Recognize and demonstrate at least three active listening techniques during parent-child interactions.
  • Define discipline as a structured approach that corrects, molds, and perfects children's mental faculties or character, rather than merely punishing them
  • Demonstrate emotional regulation techniques during disciplinary moments to model effective anger management and ensure children learn to handle stress maturely
  • Recognize the relationship between self-esteem and resilience by identifying how nurturing self-esteem fosters a child's ability to navigate life's challenges.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Basic Parenting Skills
Course Number: 7550458
Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (3,227 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Available across all 50 U.S. states, this course includes key regions such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also open in major English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland.
Last Updated: May 2024
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus

Student Testimonials

  • "i thought the course covered every area of parenting very well. I think that how children mirror you is extremely helpful in understanding how they grow." -- Adam J.
  • "I really enjoyed taking this course, it was very helpful. I will definitely be sharing it and encouraging my friends and family to consider taking it as well. It really was an eye opener for me in several of the lessons. I'm excited to see how some of the things I need improvement on will effect my children, and how those things can help me be a more successful parent." -- Randi P.
  • "Effective Parenting I believe most people are lacking and it is such a privilege that this course has been made available online." -- Waisea T.
  • "Great job! This course was very helpful gave me a lot of insight and resources--thank you." -- Melissa J.
  • "I loved this class! I enjoy taking classes from this professor." -- Roberta M.
  • "The instructor was very helpful and I appreciated the kind comments where I had good exams :)." -- Dani J.
  • "I am reentering the learning arena and this was a very positive experience for me." -- Marie B.
  • "I loved the statistics that were included in the lessons!" -- Reagan F.
  • "It was a great course." -- Rachel J.
  • "I found it easy and understandable." -- Katy D.

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