WHAT IS PARENT EDUCATION?
A Guide to Encouraging Appreciative Parenting
Authors
Ștefan COJOCARU
Luminița COSTACHE
Daniela COJOCARU
Simona APOPEI
Anda IONESCU
Diana PRICOPE
Alexandra SASU
ISBN
978-606-8927-73-2
Year of publication
2024
Publisher
Expert Projects
How to cite
Cojocaru, Ș., Costache, L., Cojocaru, D., Apopei, E.S., Ionescu, A., Pricope, D.F., Sasu, A.(2024). What is parent education? A Guide to Encouraging Appreciative Parenting, HoltIS, UNICEF, Iaşi: Expert Projects
Keywords
Parental education, Appreciation, Parent-child relationship, Development, Monitoring, Support groups
Abstract
This guide is designed for parents and professionals interested in developing parenting skills through appreciative methods. The introduction to parental education highlights the benefits of a positive approach in parent-child relationships, while the program description details the structure, topics covered, and format of Appreciative Parental Education (APE) courses. The program is organized into small groups conducted in a supportive environment, with sessions focused on processing, repetition, and experience sharing. The materials used and the well-trained staff contribute to the program's success, and chapters on parental educator training and APE principles underline its theoretical and practical foundations. Careful monitoring and evaluation of the program's effects showcase the positive impact of APE on family relationships and children's emotional development. The guide concludes with a bibliography that supports the program's scientific basis.
Acknowledgments
This guide was created within the project "Developing Parenting Skills to Ensure Children's Rights and Mental Health," implemented by the HoltIS with the support of the UNICEF Representation in Romania.