Practical Parenting and Communication Strategies

Caregivers play a critical role in helping children reach their full potential. A strong, trusting relationship built through connection and communication forms the foundation for a child’s emotional and behavioral development. This course provides caregivers with practical tools for setting boundaries, communicating effectively, and responding to everyday challenges like screen time, bedtime, and schoolwork. Participants will also learn to interpret difficult behaviors as communication and implement strategies to promote positive behavior changes. 

• Implement boundary-setting and consistent communication strategies

• Promote pro-social behaviors and positive emotional regulation

• Recognize challenging behaviors as a form of communication

• Apply practical strategies for everyday challenges (e.g., screen time, homework)

MN Board of Social Work

2.0 CEUs 

MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

This program has been designed to meet professional development for the Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents category.

MN Board of Nursing

This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.