44. DASD Parents on the Importance of Parent Communities

What if there was a place you can go to and talk about your parenting challenges and have other parents to nod along, give advice, and also have a seasoned professional there too to give expert guidance? Would you go? Well it DOES exist and it is CTC’s monthly  (FREE) Parent to Parent Building Connections groups. Today we are speaking with 4 Downingtown parents who are regular participants and they are sharing the impact these group meetings have had on their parenting and overall well being. They share about the magic of Carol (the expert facilitator), that no issue is too big or too small, and the benefits of hearing from other parents who are ahead of you. We also discuss top strategies learned, key phrases to use to problem solve with your kids, red flags to notice, and the community and friendships that have been built through these groups. This conversation is so uplifting and relatable and shows the positive impact of belonging to a community. Join us!

Things we mentioned in this episode:

 

We talked about the parent group facilitator Carol Rothera and our podcast episode with her. 

 

Chrissie mentioned the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders and the episode with Jen Hatmaker

 

Use your BUTT: Breath, Understand, Think, Talk

 

Parent to Parent: Building Connections Groups are meeting monthly! Join parents with similar-aged students and a trained facilitator to discover techniques, tips, and tricks to tackle common challenges and strengthen connections. Most importantly we’ll interact with other parents who are in the same stage or who have been there and can offer advice. Bring a friend and join the conversation!

 

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