| Frequently Asked Questions |
What will I learn?
After completing the Priceless Parenting course, you will have the skills to:
- Create a peaceful home where enforceable limits replace yelling and hitting
- Teach your children to be responsible and respectful
- Raise children who can think for themselves
- Choose appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior
- Prepare your children for living on their own
There is a course outline you can read which shows the topics covered in each lesson.
Who could benefit from this course?
Anyone who interacts frequently with children could benefit from learning the techniques taught in this course:
- Parents
- Teachers
- Grandparents
- Step parents
- Foster parents
- People considering adoption
You can read about the benefits other parents have reported.
Is there a Certificate of Completion after completing this course?
You can request a Certificate of Completion. If you need a Certificate of Completion and it was not
accepted by the courts, we will refund you the cost of the class! Please contact us so we can advise
you on how to provide us with documentation that your class was not acceptable so we can issue a refund.
What is the philosophy behind Priceless Parenting?
Parenting is an extremely important and challenging job. Learning best practices in parenting can make the job much easier.
- Simple, practical and effective techniques are the best.
- Children learn more from our actions rather than our words.
- Allowing children to make mistakes is essential for their learning.
- The way we treat our children will significantly influence the way they treat others.
- The quality of our children's lives will greatly depend on the decisions they make.
How long does each lesson take?
It will take about an hour to complete each lesson. There is also homework at the end of each lesson which will require time to
practice what you just learned.
How much does it cost?
You can register for the first lesson for free or register for
the entire course for $65.
Are there Priceless Parenting brochures that I can give other parents?
Yes, you can view or print out a brochure for the class. Feel free to pass the brochure
along to anyone who may be interested.
What do I need in order to take the class?
You need to have an internet browser which has Flash. More than 98% of browsers now include Flash. However, if you do not have it,
you can download Flash from the Adobe site. The lessons also include audio.
If you do not have speakers, you can read what is being said by clicking the Closed Captioning (CC) icon in the lesson playback control.
Is individual parent coaching available? Are there parenting books recommended?
Kathy Slattengren is available for individual coaching and group presentations.
There are also a number of parenting books recommended.
Who created this course?
This course was created by Kathy Slattengren. Kathy is a parent educator with a deep commitment to providing parents the information
and skills needed to raise responsible, respectful children. Her Masters Degree in Education combined with her background in psychology,
teaching parenting classes, raising her own children and software development has allowed her to create this online course. You can hear more about
Kathy's background in her own words on the about the author page.
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