A Positive Approach to Parenting

From time to time, all parents need a little help. Sometimes, a piece of solid, encouraging advice can help you have an “a-ha” moment that changes the way you think and act. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with kids, our positive, strength-based approach to parenting focuses on what’s right with kids (and parents), and the small, everyday steps you can take to help kids be successful in the future.

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Providing practical, everyday parenting tips and helpful advice for difficult situations, ParentFurther is your online resource that will help you

• teach your kids positive values;

• set clear boundaries and enforce reasonable consequences;

• find the support and knowledge you need to help your kids grow up successfully;

• focus on the things that matter most to your family.

Research and Real-World Experience

Behind our advice and approach are research-based information and tools that have been put to the test in the real world, as well as a panel of experts in parenting, child psychology, and related fields. The core of our approach is built on Search Institute’s Developmental Assets®: 40 common sense, positive qualities and experiences that help influence the choices kids make.

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