Family Centered Parenting

of understanding the other individual’s point of view

Active listening is a means to achieve the goal

RULE #1—Seek to understand before being

the only behavior we can control is our own

Needs are truly met only when the consequences of our behavior match our quality world picture

Meeting our needs with positive emotion and physiology occurs only when the consequences of our chosen behavior are congruent with our mental picture (quality world) of successfully meeting our need

Power is defined as one’s ability to influence one’s environment—a sense of control and importance

in our highly competitive fast paced world

Fun, the need for enjoyment, satisfaction, laughter, humor and recreation has been undervalued for parents

Freedom is our ability to make choices and decisions