What is Positive Parenting Program?
What is the positive parenting program? How can it help children and families thrive? Utilized in over 25 countries, and with programs designed to support parents from expectancy to parenting young adults, the Positive Parenting Program (Triple-P) is a strategy utilized by certified therapists and parents to help children thrive. Read on to learn how this program is implemented, here at Therapy Smarts.
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What is the Triple-P Program?
Triple-P is a suite of programs designed to give parents the tools they need to increase their confidence and instill the skills and support their children as they grow up. Originally designed for children from birth to age 12, the program has now evolved into a wider parenting intervention program covering children from birth through the teenage years.
Triple-P is based on principals of community psychology and
Strategies from Triple-P
Triple-P has a number of core principals designed to encapsulate “positive parenting”. These tenets include:
- Safe & Engaging Environments: Building spaces that are supervised and safe— able to engage children of all ages with curiosity.
- Positive Learning Environment: Introduces the parent as a child’s first teacher, learning to respond to their questions positively while encouraging them to problem-solve on their own.
- Assertive Discipline: The program advises parents on effective means of discipline (setting ground rules, presenting logical consequences, and using time-outs impactfully) while avoiding ineffective means (shouting, physical punishment).
- Realistic Expectations: This helps parents understand what is reasonable for children to accomplish at a certain age, giving them greater insight and understanding around their capabilities.
- Self-Care for Parents: This element provides key strategies for parents and caregivers to be mindful of their own needs and maintain self-esteem.
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