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    Becoming a better parent

    LEARNING PLAN

    Becoming a better parent

    Parenting is one of life's most important roles, yet most of us receive no formal training for it. This learning plan provides evidence-based strategies grounded in child development research and psychology to help parents build stronger connections, handle challenges effectively, and raise emotionally healthy children. It's ideal for parents at any stage—from those with young children seeking a strong foundation to those navigating the turbulent teenage years.

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    1 h 53 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    The Whole-Brain ChildThe Conscious ParentDecoding Your Child's Inner World12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Becoming a better parent with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Becoming a better parent.

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand child development stages and brain science to anticipate your child's needs and behaviors at every age
    • Master positive discipline techniques and communication strategies that guide behavior while strengthening your parent-child bond
    • Build your child's emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence through evidence-based attachment and coaching methods
    • Navigate challenging behaviors and the complexities of adolescence with advanced strategies that maintain connection
    • Transform your parenting approach from reactive to intentional using research-backed techniques that support healthy development

    Master the fundamentals of child development and brain science to understand how children think, feel, and grow at different stages.

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    The Whole-Brain Child

    Revolutionize parenting with neuroscience-based strategies to foster your child's emotional and intellectual growth, creating calmer, happier kids.

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    The Conscious Parent

    A transformative approach to parenting that empowers both parent and child through mindfulness and self-awareness.

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    Decoding Your Child's Inner World

    Discover how to truly understand children through attachment science, emotional intelligence, and developmental insights. Transform challenging behaviors into connection opportunities with practical, research-backed strategies.

    17 m

    Learn effective communication strategies and positive discipline techniques that strengthen your bond while guiding behavior without damage.

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    How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

    Effective communication strategies for parents to build strong, respectful relationships with their children.

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    No-Drama Discipline

    A compassionate approach to parenting that teaches effective discipline techniques while nurturing your child's developing mind.

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    Science-Based Parenting: Connection Over Control

    Discover research-backed strategies to transform challenging parenting moments into opportunities for deeper connection. Learn how authoritative parenting, emotion coaching, and secure attachment create lasting positive changes in your family dynamics.

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    Develop your child's emotional awareness, confidence, and inner strength through attachment-focused parenting and emotional coaching.

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    Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child

    A groundbreaking guide for parents to nurture children's emotional intelligence, enhancing self-confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.

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    Raising Mentally Strong Kids

    Combine neuroscience and Love and Logic to raise confident, kind, and resilient children.

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    source 1source 2source 3Three Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
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    Connection Over Control: Science-Backed Parenting for Life

    Discover how responsive relationships and emotional intelligence create secure attachment in just 30% of interactions. Learn evidence-based strategies that build resilience, break generational patterns, and shape your child's brain architecture for lifelong success.

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    Gain advanced strategies for handling difficult behaviors, understanding the teenage brain, and maintaining connection through the most challenging years.

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    The Explosive Child

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    The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

    A compassionate guide for parents to understand and support their teens through emotional challenges and developmental stages.

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