PARENTING SKILLS ENHANCING PROGRAMME IN SINGAPORE



PARENTING SKILLS ENHANCING PROGRAMME IN SINGAPORE

Parenting is a rewarding journey, yet it often comes with unique challenges that may push you to seek help. While your circumstances may seem frustrating, remember that recognising the need for support is not a sign of failure. Instead, it’s a positive and proactive step towards strengthening your family. 

At All in the Family Counselling, we offer a parenting skills programme that is designed to help you build on your existing skills and develop a stronger, more positive connection with your child. Additionally, this evidence-based parenting skills training in Singapore provides tools to manage challenging behaviours such as whining, temper tantrums, aggression, disobedience and non-compliance, fostering a more harmonious and collaborative family environment. 

By focusing on skill development, we aim to make parenting more enjoyable and less stressful.

Why Parenting Skills Are Important

Strong parenting skills lay the groundwork for a child’s future well-being and directly influence their behaviour and emotional development. When parents employ positive and consistent strategies, children are more likely to develop secure attachments and better self-regulation. This proactive approach helps to manage concerning behaviours, creating a more harmonious family environment.

Another reason why parenting skills are important is that they also impact a child’s mental health outcomes. Children who benefit from structured and nurturing parenting often find themselves with the skills necessary to adapt to challenging environments. 

At the same time, these skills complement any therapeutic interventions a child might receive, such as individual counselling, by reinforcing positive behaviours and emotional processing at home. Ultimately, strong parenting skills contribute to reduced family tensions and foster overall improved family cohesion and happiness.

How Parenting Skills Help Build Emotional Resilience in Children

Parenting skills training is deeply rooted in child psychology, focusing on how interactions shape a child’s brain development, emotional intelligence, and long-term well-being. By applying these evidence-based principles, parents can actively foster resilience and robust emotional health in their children.

Positive parenting, from a psychological perspective, involves:

• Emotional Coaching: Guide children to recognise, understand, and express their feelings constructively. This teaches them healthy emotional regulation instead of suppression or explosive outbursts.
• Encouraging Autonomy: Allow children age-appropriate choices and responsibilities, which builds their sense of competence and independence. This fosters intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy.
• Consistent Boundaries: Provide clear, predictable limits with warmth and respect. This creates a secure environment where children feel safe to explore, knowing what is expected of them.
• Problem-Solving Focus: Shift from punishment to collaborative problem-solving. This empowers children to think critically and find solutions, enhancing their adaptive coping mechanisms.

What is the Parenting Skills Development (PSD) Programme? 

All in the Family Counselling provides parents with an evidence-based and proven Parenting Skills Development (PSD) programme, to support parents in building a positive relationship with their children. It is also ideal for parents facing behavioural challenges such as tantrums, aggression, or non-compliance, as well as those who simply want to strengthen their parent-child bond.

Tammy Fontana’s parenting skills training teaches a child to develop a positive self-concept and an internal sense of control, enabling them to make positive choices. Most importantly, we can make parenting fun for you so that you don’t need to use yelling, blaming, criticising, complaining and nagging to get your children to comply.

Benefits of the Parenting Skills Training

All in the Family Counselling’s parenting skills training is designed to help you create positive changes within your family. Some of these benefits may include:

Strengthens Parent-Child Relationships

Through All in the Family Counselling’s parenting skills training, you can foster a stronger connection with your child. By learning new ways of interacting, you can shift from a nagging dynamic to that of a supportive coach. Since this approach helps to build a child’s positive self-concept and overall well-being, it may lead to a more trusting and open relationship.

Addresses Behavioural Issues at Home and School

This parenting skills programme provides you with strategies to manage challenging behaviours. As you start to learn these skills, you can address common issues such as whining, temper tantrums, aggression, and non-compliance. 

Improves Cooperation and Family Harmony

By finding ways to improve communication and reduce friction, Tammy Fontana’s parenting skills training programme aims to address tensions within your family. As your child learns to make positive choices and develop an internal sense of control, they can become more cooperative.

How to Improve Parenting Skills with Expert Guidance

Working with a family counsellor is a collaborative way to learn how to improve your parenting skills. A psychotherapist can provide a supportive and objective space to help you identify gaps in your current approach. Through this process, you can learn new, evidence-based techniques tailored to your family’s unique dynamics. 

A counsellor can also help you move from reactive responses to proactive strategies, fostering a more positive and effective parenting style. This personalised training can enable you to build stronger parent-child relationships and navigate challenges with greater confidence.

Start Your Parenting Skills Programme Today

Ready to build a supportive family environment? Schedule an initial consultation for All in the Family Counselling’s parenting skills programme. Whether you sign up for an in-person or online therapy session, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss your specific goals and discover how evidence-based training can positively transform your family dynamics. 

Contact All in the Family Counselling today to learn how Tammy Fontana can help you become a confident and effective parent.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Parenting Skills Programme

What is included in the Parenting Skills Development (PSD) programme?

All in the Family Counselling’s parenting skills programme is an evidence-based training designed to build on your existing skills. It focuses on fostering a child’s positive self-concept, teaching internal control, and managing challenging behaviours. 

How long does it take to see improvements in parenting skills?

The time it takes to see improvements varies, as progress depends on factors like commitment and the specific challenges being addressed.

Is parenting skills training only for parents with problem children?

No, parenting skills training is not just for parents with “problem children.” It is valuable for any parent seeking to develop their skills, improve communication, and strengthen family relationships. The programme also helps you develop positive strategies to foster healthy child development in all families.

Can both parents attend the programme together?

Yes, it’s ideal for both parents to attend the parenting skills programme together. When both parents learn and apply the same strategies, it creates a unified approach. This consistency helps reinforce positive changes and strengthens the entire family system collaboratively.