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April 21, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m.
Positive Parenting and Tough Love when Confronting Challenging Behaviors
Positive Parenting and Tough Love when Confronting Challenging Behaviors
April 21, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Ashlyn Ellington
Parenting can feel like a tightrope walk, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors. How do you stay compassionate while setting firm boundaries? How can you encourage growth and accountability without damaging trust? This course is designed to help parents navigate the delicate balance between positive parenting and tough love, equipping you with the tools to guide your child with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
What you'll learn:
The principles of positive parenting and how to foster a supportive, nurturing environment.
When and how to apply tough love in a way that promotes growth and responsibility.
Techniques for handling resistance, defiance, and other challenging behaviors.
How to strengthen your relationship with your child while maintaining authority.
Strategies for self-regulation to remain calm and effective in difficult moments.
Through practical strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, this course will empower you to approach parenting challenges with a balanced mindset. You'll leave with actionable tools to address difficult situations while fostering connection, respect, and mutual understanding.
This course is perfect for parents seeking a harmonious way to navigate the complexities of raising resilient, responsible, and emotionally secure children. Join us and learn how to walk the line with confidence and grace!
This course is taught by Ashlyn Ellington. Ashlyn is a LCSW and therapist providing individual treatment, family therapy, and parent coaching.
How to Gain Support for Children in Church
April 29, 2026 • 7 - 8 p.m. Instructor: Wendy McMahan
This Training will help you know how much to share about your child’s history with children’s ministry volunteers, how to handle sensory issues, and setting up your child for success in the church setting.
This course is taught by Wendy McMahan. Through her work as President of "For The Children", Wendy leads a team mobilizing the local Church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma. Wendy has over 20 years of experience serving vulnerable children
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Fostering and adopting children is a journey that can be both incredibly fulfilling and difficult. Foster and adoptive parents are faced with the challenge of learning to parent differently. FaithBridgeU is here to help.
