Tips And Tools For Parents

POSITIVE PARENTING TIPS & PARENT SCHOOL

Being a parent and raising children is not easy. Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right?

At PsiqueFunciona, we will help you learn how to resolve family conflicts, develop parenting skills, apply positive discipline strategies, manage tantrums, strengthen family guidance, build children’s social skills, foster emotional intelligence, and much more. If you need further advice, don’t hesitate to book an appointment at our Marbella clinic or schedule an online session.

Our psychologists will provide you with the tools to manage difficult situations, such as children’s misbehavior, disruptive or rebellious attitudes, defiance, the “emperor syndrome,” lack of respect, and social skills challenges. We can also assess whether your child may have an underlying condition that could be causing these behavioral difficulties.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

Positive parenting is based on principles of care, guidance, recognition, empowerment, and education, always respecting children’s rights. It promotes positive discipline and education without resorting to physical punishment.

Raising children, from infancy through adolescence, can be challenging. Here are some basic tips:

• Set clear, realistic, and consistent rules: These should be necessary agreements for family life. Avoid imposing them during conflicts, as children may interpret them as punishments. Clear rules are easier to understand and accept.

• Give them responsibilities: Even at a young age, simple tasks such as tidying up their toys are helpful.

• Be a good role model: Children imitate our behavior—make sure to set a positive example.

• Listen and understand: Pay attention to their opinions, concerns, fears, and feelings. Practice active listening, show empathy, and share your own feelings so they also learn to understand you.

• Teach limits and responsibilities: Children need to know what is expected of them.

• Show love and affection: Hugs, attention, and unconditional support build their self-esteem.

• Be patient with tantrums: Understand their cause—fear, tiredness, frustration, insecurity, or not getting what they want. Help them express their emotions and manage situations; yelling or threatening does not help.

• Communicate calmly: Give clear, consistent explanations—avoid doing so when angry or exhausted.

• Involve them in decision-making: Let them participate in setting family rules and consequences. This reinforces responsibility and shows that their opinions matter.

• Adapt to adolescence: Communication becomes more complex during this stage. Talk openly about behavior, technology use, social life, and friendships. Provide information so they can make responsible decisions. Treat them with affection, respect, rules, and dialogue.

• Set expectations: Help them understand what is expected of them, and the consequences of not meeting those expectations.

• Encourage family activities: Strengthen family bonds.

• Avoid violence or aggression: Do not use insults, threats, or comparisons with other children. Phrases like “Because I said so” or “I’m in charge here” foster negative feelings and mistrust.

• Take care of yourself: Parenting requires energy and emotional balance. Make time for rest, exercise, and personal well-being—your child needs you to be happy.

And much more can be learned through therapy.

PARENT SCHOOL – POSITIVE PARENTING

At our Parent School, you will gain practical tools for positive parenting: managing emotions with emotional intelligence, setting boundaries and household rules, improving communication with children and teenagers, resolving conflicts, guiding the healthy use of new technologies, and more.

📞 For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us at +34 672 11 50 83 / 951 765 549.